WENDY Haynes writes picture books and contemporary, historical, and fantasy fiction for young readers.
She is also an inaugural member and current President of Port Writers, which was formed in 2014.
Wendy started writing in 2002 after completing some online courses.
“At 50 I decided I was still not a proper writer and did a Diploma in Creative Writing online via Southern Cross University,” she told News Of The Area.
She is about to launch her latest children’s picture book, “Playing in Puddles”, at the Port Macquarie Hastings Library on Thursday 10 July at 10am.
Members of Port Writers meet every Monday at the library at 3pm to chat and write; on the second Wednesday of each month at the Rainforest Cafe for coffee and a chat; and on the fourth Saturday of each month from 1pm at the Rotary Community Centre on Hastings River Drive.
“Our members have a diverse range of skills and knowledge which we share, and we encourage each other to trust our practice by writing to improve.
”We also offer a range of workshops, presentations and competitions.”
The group’s Open Competition was launched in June and entries will close on 31 July.
Categories include a short story up to 2500 words and poetry up to 32 lines.
Prizes will be awarded: first $200, second $50 and also $50 for a local writer.
By Pauline CAIN
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