Kia ora, I’ve known Robynanne since the early 80s in Auckland when she and I were part of Womenspirit, a writer’s group that I always think of with great affection — we all wrote some amazing things and published three books which was a huge achievement. As well saw each other through some good and bad times and had great parties … here’s Robynanne…
Idea
Usually an emotional response will initiate a poem.
Plan
Occasionally a poem will come out almost complete but mostly I research around the topic and explore the dictionary and thesaurus for just the “right” word.
While writing I am excited by writing at various levels say about a train journey, which is in fact an emotional journey with double entendre on a word.
Ritual
First thing in the morning, last thing at night has a aubade result. So have pen and paper by the bed. Mostly I write at the kitchen table, but the back of a bus ticket is all good.
Rejection
…is expected. Sometimes it feels that nobody gets me and why continue. However this is what I am, what I am configured to do; how I make sense of my world.
Success
Occasional. But I had a goal and having achieved this I have to move the goal posts and keep moving them…
