Category Archives: Stories

Family of the League–Volume II

Everyone has different definitions of ‘family’–for some people it’s the nuclear definition of a mother, a father, a son and a daughter. For some it may go beyond the nuclear/heterosexual tradition of a mother and father with gay/lesbian/transgender/transsexual couples/parents. For others it may involve adoption or non-blood relatives. Some believe you don’t/can’t choose your family while others believe the opposite,

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John Marsden Writing Topic #193

‘When love comes along, there is no right or wrong, your love is your love.’ (West Side Story)** Family of the League (Volume II) Everyone has different definitions of ‘family’–for some people it’s the nuclear definition of a mother, a father, a son and a daughter. For some it may go beyond the nuclear/heterosexual tradition of a mother and father

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John Marsden Writing Topic #242

Describe a meal at your place as though a sporting commentator’s broadcasting it** Dinner with the (soon-to-be) In-Laws COMMENTATOR #1: Hello and welcome to ESPN’s Dinner Events: (Soon-To-Be) In-Laws edition! Tonight we have the Edelson’s and the Markson’s, with Mark and Julie Edelson’s oldest son, Daniel, marrying Michael and Helen Markson’s youngest daughter, Rebecca. This dinner is the first time

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John Marsden Writing Topic #163

‘…And when they came home…’ (Michele Williams)** How We Got Here Epilogue I just finished reading through the kids’ letters. I had no idea that Gwen planned it all and that they all felt the way that they do. We’ve always had an open and honest relationship, especially in regards to Travis’ role in the family, but I was overwhelmed,

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John Marsden Writing Topic #263

The seventh daughter** How We Got Here Chapter 10: Elizabeth (Bethie) Dear Mum, How are you feeling? I hope you’re not nervous, you have no reason to be, Travis is awesome. I wish I had memories of Dad but unfortunately when you’re two, memories aren’t easy to form let alone hold on to. When you first brought Travis home when

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