Reflecting on a moment with a Muslim Child in a workshop where Bacon was brought up as an everyday joy.
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Grey House – What the Heck am I Rambling About? #9
‘Grey House’ takes on the persona of a young child who eagerly goes into a new home, an apartment complex, with their mother. Rather quickly, the child becomes exposed to harsh realities and becomes disillusioned with the excitement of moving to a new place, and the conditions that led them there. What the Heck am… Continue reading Grey House – What the Heck am I Rambling About? #9
Pride Month in Creative Writing, Academia and Social Work!
How Pride has influenced my (professional) life! Pride Month, the season of the gays, is upon us. In the spirit of pride, I will be dedicating a few more blog posts this month to queer creators!
Grey House (Poem)
‘Grey House’ takes the perspective of a young child who grows to realise the tendencies of her mother after moving into a apartment complex. Of course, this neglectful / dangerous relationship can be interpreted as an extended metaphor for something else.
Pen to Paper Fundraiser- Theme Revealed!
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Toast’s Update – Shortlisted, Fundraiser and Articles!
Cool New Things Happening: Shortlisted for Penguin Random House, Fundraiser in three weekends time, interviewed, Writing Community Newsletter 1st issue published and more!
Acknowledgement of Country – Why it matters for Us (Non-Indigenous Perspective)
I talk about Australian Acknowledgement of Country for Indigenous people and what it symbolically means for First Nation’s peoples. (Artwork from Muru Mittigar)
International Transgender Day of Visibility
I wanted to write a few words in support of International Transgender Visibility Day! As a social worker interested in LGBTQIA+ issues and working in those spaces, I try promote issues relating to the trans experience in my practice. As a writer/reader, I appreciate stories such as ‘Julian is a Mermaid’ that show and validate… Continue reading International Transgender Day of Visibility
We Need to Address Racism – What Happened at Christchurch and to the Muslim Community
First thing, I would like to extend my thoughts and support to the Muslim/Islamic community and towards our global friends in New Zealand. If anyone needs some support after this event, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your local support services. I also extend this post as an invitation for anyone affected to message me on my social media or email if they need to discuss what happened.
Happy International Women’s Day from Christoast!
Today is International Women’s Day! I want to take the time to mention some of the positive women who have influenced my life! First would have to be my mother: Most of my values of just being a good human being and respecting other people have come from her. She is a sweet, fierce, kind,… Continue reading Happy International Women’s Day from Christoast!
Christos Floratos 