Reasons to be cheerful

Supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria, and by Varuna, the National Writers’ House.

The sun’s shining. I saw a seal or dolphin splashing about in the Maribyrnong River this morning. It’s the first day of spring and I’ve been smelling jasmine in the local laneways for days now, even through the fabric of my facemask. And it’s publication day. Yippee! Broken Rules is officially released.

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11 responses to “Reasons to be cheerful”

  1. Helen McDonald Avatar
    Helen McDonald

    Bravo Barry!! Love the way your hand mimicks the illustration on the front cover. So many congratulations – at last!!

    1. Here at last, yes. But I’ve really enjoyed the build up.

  2. mmmccaffrey Avatar
    mmmccaffrey

    Well done Barry. That dolphin augurs well. Just basking in your glory.

    1. It was so nice of the dolphin to turn up. They sure know how to mark an occasion.

  3. Judy Eyre Avatar

    Congratulations 👏

    Sent from my iPhone

    1. Thanks, Judy.

  4. Reblogged this on Elwood Writers and commented:
    Congratulations to Barry on yesterday’s official release of Broken Rules. Definitely a cause for celebration. That dolphin had the right idea.
    We’ll post some info on an upcoming online launch event shortly.

    1. Thanks for reblogging, EW. If only we were meeting in person next Tuesday. I feel sure we’d be having a cake.

  5. Congratulations!!!!

    1. Thanks, Geri.

  6. […] release of Broken Rules and Other Stories. How time flies. Seems only yesterday that I was seeing cheery signs in the frolicking of a dolphin in the sunny waters of the Maribyrnong River on the morning of publication day. And now here we are […]

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