Author Archives: June

About June

Writer, photographer, lover of unity in diversity in thought and humanity - poet by nature, world citizen with Pasifika Diasporic outlook

New Space – This blog to be kept for Archival Purposes only

Posted on February 15, 2012 by June

This post is to let you know that this blog is now kept only for archival/historical reference purposes. This blog is not active. You can presently find us online on facebook and a new blog may be opened if members … Continue reading →

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7 Licuala WINQ Writers Feature in Cyclone Yasi – Our Stories

Posted on December 18, 2011 by June

7  Licuala WINQ Writers are featured in Cyclone Yasi – Our Stories – compiled by Cardwell Historical Society – they are Barbara Bufi, Jean Vallianos, Sue Wickes, Pam Galeano, June Perkins, Kerstin Pilz and Kate Campbell Lloyd. Great to see … Continue reading →

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Reviews of Under One Sky – For Sale Now

Posted on December 18, 2011 by June

Looking for a special Christmas gift, or a gift to remind people of all that is great and challenging about living in the Cassowary Coast. LICUALA WRITERS FIRST BOOK Featuring fiction, memoir, and poetry by Cassowary Coast Regional Writers.   Edited … Continue reading →

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Poet’s Brunch – A photo Essay by June Perkins

Posted on September 7, 2011 by June

Recently Licuala hosted a poet’s brunch at the Mission Arts, Opening Expo. The stall co-ordinator for the whole event was Sally Moroney. Licuala’s contributions were organised by Tara Webster.  Many of our members participated in the day as did some … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Challenge

Posted on September 5, 2011 by June

Kate Campbell-Lloyd is back reporting on Book Creator’s Circle Meetings, this time she shares the inspiring story of JULIE GROSSMAN. Julie  (Guest speaker at the June BCC conferencing @ Trade Winds on the Veranda) met Megan Bayliss at the Rape … Continue reading →

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Under One Sky

Posted on August 3, 2011 by June

We thank Innisfail’s Advocate (May 2011)for this Write up of Our Anthology Project and we look forward to selling more of the book.  Posting reviews soon.

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Empty Chairs to … Caring Chairs

Posted on July 26, 2011 by June

Photo Credit: By June Perkins – Book Creators Circle July Meeting: One of  Next Month’s Presenters and this month’s Chair, Hazel Menehira An empty chair for writers who don’t have freedom was carefully placed at the head of the table … Continue reading →

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Winds of Words – Book Creator’s Circle Meeting in Cairns continued

Posted on June 6, 2011 by June

  Kate Campbell-Lloyd, guest blogging for Licuala Writers. Kate Campbell-Llyod grew up in Zimbabwe, spent her youth in England then migrated to Western Australia in 1970.  She moved with her family to North Queensland in 1980, looking for loya cane … Continue reading →

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Six lies and one truth — about publishing

Posted on June 1, 2011 by June

On Saturday 21st of May, around a dozen writers attended the Queensland Writer’s Centre Workshop hosted by the Tully library.  The topic ‘six lies and one truth about publishing.’  The majority of those attending were members of the Licuala Writer’s … Continue reading →

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Book Creator’s Circle June meeting

Posted on June 1, 2011 by June

Kate Campbell-Llyod reports back on the Book Creator’s Circle June meeting. All members of Licuala Writers can attend these monthly meetings in Cairns.  Kate has made a special effort to make them and is our liason with Book Creators. Letizia … Continue reading →

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