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a red cellphone sitting on a table

The Red

by Melinda J. Irvine21 April 2019

In our family, the iPhone 6 Plus that I absorbed from a finalised Telstra Plan in 2016,  is colloquially known as ‘The Red’. Factually, The Red is a piece of melded sapphire glass, aluminium, graphite, cobalt et al that somehow…

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Parenting Kids, shapingyourstory, Technology

Holy Week Processions

by Melinda J. Irvine20 April 201914 September 2019

One of the things I love best about the Philippines is their strong cultural observances, customs and traditions. You don't have to be Catholic (or even Filipino) to get swept into a Holy Week procession and become part of a…

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Culture, Finding Jerry Easter, FindingJerry, shapingyourstory
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Art or Autobiography

by Melinda J. Irvine19 April 201914 September 2019

Is it possible to see a piece of art and not look for yourself? Or arrange each piece without turning it into your own autobiography of lost toys, lost time lost poetry, and lost vindications? Not today. Blogging-U: This blog…

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Art, Free Verse, Poetry Free Verse, Poetry, shapingyourstory

A Visit From Australia

by Melinda J. Irvine18 April 201918 April 2019

It's been 5 days since my mother and sister went back to Australia. And apart from the picture of me when I was 13 that mum brought over and gave to Jerry, it's hard to imagine them even being here…

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Family Finding Jerry, shapingyourstory, Visitors

As another school year ends

by Melinda J. Irvine2 April 201916 April 2019

Jerry has just finished Grade 4, receiving his very first recognition medal and awards. It was an exciting experience for both of us, especially when you consider that just 4 years ago Jerry was wandering around the local pier (not…

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Family, Finding Jerry Finding Jerry, shapingyourstory

How can I help?

Melinda J. Irvine Professional Writer
ABN: 94 674 306 844
+61 438 409 779
irvine.melinda@gmail.com
RATES: AUD$100 per hour.
18c per word. $250 professional profiles.
Writing fees are invoiced in Australian Dollars and may be paid via bank deposit, credit card, or PAYPAL.
To engage fully in the work of art, all you really need are the skills you already have. ERIC BOOTH.

About Mel.

Melinda J. Irvine is an Australian writer, designer, and musician living between the Philippines and Australia. Mel is adopted mum to Jerry, a Filipino boy she met while volunteering after Typhoon Yolanda. All the money she earns as a professional writer is used to support Jerry’s recovery — plus help other marginalised kids see their own potential

neXtDRAFT zine # 68.

neXtDRAFT 68. February 2020

Community Giving.

When I'm not writing, designing or playing music, I'm actively building an online learning centre for the kids of Botongon (Philippines). If you'd like to help out, please make a donation via PAYPAL. You'll get a proper tax receipt and regular project updates. More info.
2022 Melinda J. Irvine
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