Hannah Quinn

Youngness in the Dark Ages

I was telling a confidante about my childhood some years ago, and she said: 'It sounds like you grew up in a different time, more like the Dickens era than the 1950s.' I thought about that and decided it was more like the Dark Ages. There is so much we don't know as children; but that isn't why it was the Dark Ages. There is so much we can't know as children: but that isn't why it was the Dark... (posted by Hannah 84 days 10 hours ago.)

The Land of Giants and Aladdin's Cave

Hmm. I struggle with the answer. I always do when anyone asks me what is my favourite ...? And I’ve attempted to write this several times. In the end, I’ve decided I have to par it down, and down, and down. As I can’t include all the books I would like to, I’ll choose some books randomly and give some reasons what they mean to me. Books which informed my social... (posted by Hannah 119 days 10 hours ago.)

What I Love

What do I love about...? Ah, this is a loaded question. Let's start with Searchwarp since it is the actual writing assignment. I love that it is an open forum which encourages a multitude of opinions, views and ideas. When I first joined, many of the articles made me think it had a pro-religious agenda but by continuing to read, I soon realised the length and breadth of diversity welcomed. More than once I've run... (posted by Hannah 125 days 2 hours ago.)

Finding Ideas for Writing

I've written several articles on ideas for stories. I believe ideas should be the easiest part, is the easiest part, but for a very many writers it is the first and biggest stumbling block. The fact is, though, ideas are everywhere. Literally. You cannot open your eyes and avoid ideas. You cannot close your eyes and avoid ideas. You cannot wake nor sleep, eat nor drink, move or lie... (posted by Hannah 146 days 1 hour ago.)

Sense of Personal Place Is a Fascinating Concept

I offer my respects to the original owners of where I grew up, to the elders and the ancestors of the Wurundjeri People. I regularly return to where I grew up, Warrandyte. It’s no arduous trek. I live a 25 minute drive away. I feel drawn to Warrandyte. It’s changed obviously over the years but some of the people I grew up with are still there. I don’t visit them and there are no family... (posted by Hannah 146 days 5 hours ago.)

What is an Atheist?

Firstly, I do not speak on behalf of all atheists; I am not a proponent of ‘atheism’ which is too fervent and somewhat closed-minded; nor do I belong to any particular type of movement or group other than the human one/s. People assume many things about atheists. Rarely are they right. Assumptions are made on what is told to them at best, preconceptions in the middle, and outright... (posted by Hannah 174 days 4 hours ago.)