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SpineOut : December 2010
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write start read more The Life of a Teenage Body-snatcher DOUG MACLEOD shares with us his journey in creating The Life of a Teenage Body-snatcher. About the book: Thomas Timewell is16anda gentleman. When he meets a body- snatcher called Plenitude, his whole life changes. He is pursued by cut-throats, a tattooed gypsy with a meat cleaver, and even the Grim Reaper. More disturbing still, Thomas has to spend an evening with the worst novelist in the world. Doug says ... The Life of a Teenage Body- snatcher is a historical novel with jokes. I would like to say that the idea came to me after endless research, but I’d be lying. Find out ... how Doug got his inspiration for this funny and gruesome novel. read on Uncertain wind Do not expect anything great from me I’ve heard some say I will accomplish much But I know in my dark honesty There’s goals that I can never hope to touch Do not write prematurely of success A world so big I cannot take by storm A lack of youthful hope I must confess Though grateful for these privileges I’ve worn Do not expect that I will come back here With blazing tales to give a listening crowd Or say that I am likely to come near To fell fragile ceilings to the ground I say, and bet your life upon’t Do not expect I will write sonnets Cassie, Year 12, Roseville College, Roseville NSW Roseville College in NSW runs a regular creative writing competition, open to all students in Years 7–12. The competition is judged by an author – this year it was Erin Vincent – who also came to present the prizes and address the school at a special assembly. Here are three of the winners. Soaked Heaven’s artillery drums a tattoo bullets and arrows flying free to pierce thin cotton armour before she has time to flee She bleeds warmth in rivulets, dripping from every pore leaving nothing but the chill down to her trembling core. A distant mortar bellows loud, momentarily hushing the swarm as the gunpowder clouds glow saffron she makes her retreat from the storm but still the angels march onwards, her cries are muffled and choked their boots ring in her ears as she cowers shivering, shaking, soaked Lizzie, Year 10, Roseville College, Roseville NSW Me The poisoned fire from the world that taints the purity left in my veins. Turning the innocence of my childhood dreams to morose paintings of tortured men, lifeless children and mistreated women Is it me who lives in this fantasy world? Or is it this world that lives in me? It is my terror that shields me now, not yet courageous enough to fight with a blind eye. Sasha, Year 10, Roseville College, Roseville NSW read on Writing implements What do you like to write with? Do you have a favourite pen that rolls smoothly across the page? Or maybe you prefer a keyboard or tapping on an iPad? Over the centuries writing implements have changed. But why only use the modern ways? Sometimes it can be fun and creative to return to past ways. You will be able to create much more interesting work that way. Here some suggestions. Your digits! - Write a message in some clay using your finger or another pointed implement. CalligraphY brush – Try a calligraphy brush or look for another brush that allows you to make fine, even strokes. Find an old tYpewriter – This gives your writing a terrific vintage look. You might need a bottle of whiteout handy! Fountain pens, ballpoint pens or penCils and textas – Try different colours and thicknesses to suit your taste. a quill or a Feather ink – Dip it in ink to achieve a classic result. Please use feathers you find. No birds should be plucked in the interest of writing. read more Copyright © December 2010 Good Reading Magazine Pty Ltd Doug Macleod Copyright © December 2010 Good Reading Magazine Pty Ltd
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