I was shocked by the devastating floods that hit Queesland shortly after Christmas. It’s very hard to be so far away and see such terrible pictures of the places you know. Luckily, my family and friends escaped without any serious damage.
Then a friend alerted me to a project called 100 stories for Queensland. The idea was to put together an anthology of stories to raise funds for flood victims. Authors were asked to donate stories…
I thought for a while about Queensland and the small town where I grew up. Why is it that despite my travels, a part of me remains back there amid the gum trees and dust? And then I started writing.
I was thrilled this morning to discover that more than 300 stories were donated to the project – which just goes to show how generous people can be.
I was even more thrilled to discover my story is to be included in the anthology – which will hopefully be released in March.
I’ll certainly be buying a copy… and urging everyone I know to do the same, to help out the people who are only just beginning to put their homes and lives back together.
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4 responses to “Sending a Story Home”
Thanks your for help. Saying and doing are two things 8)
Paige, I’m glad I was able to do something – even though I’m so far away.
Janet,
May I just say thanks from the organisers of the 100 Stories project. I wasn’t aware that you were from Queensland. I spent many years travelling back and forth from the UK to Brisbane myself and I fell in love with the place. To see one of my favourite places on earth in such a terrible state, breaks my heart.
We hope that sales of this anthology will raise enough money to provide comfort for at least a few of the victims of the monstrous flood.
Thanks again for taking the time to send us your story and thanks to the wonderful Sue Moorcroft for making you aware of the project.
Trevor
Trevor,
I think the thanks should go to you and your team for running the project. I was very pleased to do my bit, and I’ll be one of the first in line to buy a copy when it is released.
Janet