Sara Hardy Writes

Edna Walling, the brilliant landscape designer, gardener and all round artist extraordinaire, worked very hard on her own and other people's gardens, yet she liked to remind us in her books and journalism that the primary function of said garden was to sit amongst it and enjoy it! Relax and read and dream or doze. Edna Walling also said that she most enjoyed Nature's own groupings, the more accidental the better. I was reminded of this this morning when looking at our clump of lilies - and noticing that a beautiful purple iris had presented herself to add to the display. I love these surprises. Edna Walling openly referred to herself as 'odd' or 'a misfit' in her time (1895-1973) - today I think she'd happily accept the word 'queer'. I have very interesting, indeed exciting news to tell in the near future about this extraordinary woman - and a certain feature film project ... watch this space! Oh, and while you're here, I've been told that th

  There's a fabulous radio program on JOY Radio - Melbourne's wonderful LGBTQI+ local station - where writers of all types are interviewed every Saturday between 1 and 2 pm by members of a wonderful team pictured below. They really know their stuff and give great interview! I had the pleasure and honour of experiencing this first hand last week as I was interviewed by Loretta and Rob. I think it must be the most enjoyable and relaxed live radio conversation about 'me and my writing' that I've ever experienced. It really was a joy, and I highly recommend this program. Here's a link to listen; my bit starts about 8 minutes in and lasts 40 minutes. You can search the website for lots of fab interviews with wonderful writers, and download the podcasts:    https://joy.org.au/ takemetoyourreader/2023/09/03/ lesbian-playwright-biographer- and-novelist-sara-hardy-talks- about-her-early-life-coming- out-and-writing-in-different- genres-2nd-sept-2023/ Joy 94.9 FM