Destiny's Daughter by Frances Altman highlights events in the life of Mary Edwards Walker, maverick suffragist, Civil War doctor and only woman Medal of Honor recipient.
My memories as an immigrant professional woman in Ottawa, Canada 47 years ago. A new life after having survived the liberal war of a new country Bangladesh on December 16, 1971.
Australian writer and poet. Author of The Little Mongrel and The Hidden Risks and several poetry books.
Background
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The major influence in my writing is social and environmental injustice, with particular emphasis on children harmed and disadvantaged by system abuse within welfare consortiums.
Accomplishments
Publication of two major works and several poetry books. Winner of Betty Nicholson Short Story Award, Yellow Moon Cinquain, Tetractys & Spirit of the Place Competitions and Borderlines 2007 Poetry Competition, inclusion in many short story and poetry anthologies and short stories and poems published in various magazines.