Five years since publication

To celebrate five years since Samilya and I published Not Forgotten: They called me Number 10 at Neerkol Orphanage, I proudly delivered our book to the State Library of Queensland.

A space for wisdom and inspiration

I spent hours here, scouring newspaper articles, legal documents and historical texts to ensure I provided an accurate context for Samilya’s harrowing story.

It was here I first dared to call myself a writer.

I’ve attended many fascinating and inspiring Brisbane Writer’s Festivals events hosted by the library.

Most recently I listened to a lecture on Brisbane architecture, which focused on the development and renovation of the State Library.

I love and revere this place for its history, its vault of knowledge, and the inspiration I have experienced within its quiet archives and stimulating lecture rooms.

Procrastination over

I planned to deliver our beautiful book to the State Library five years ago. Through our book, Samilya’s story would become part of Queensland history and be available for future generations. I hope that we can protect the future by learning from the past.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Why did I procrastinate? I’m unsure.  Perhaps I knew that it would feel more like an ending than a beginning. All books published in Queensland must be deposited with the State Library of Queensland, and I desperately wanted our book to be entombed there.

I am full of pride that Not Forgotten: They called me Number 10 at Neerkol Orphanage now has a permanent home.

Book Launch!! Not Forgotten: They called me Number 10 at Neerkol Orphanage