The Lost Sister

Journey of a Groningen Girl

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The Sky Is My Religion Special Edition

The new edition of 'The Sky Is My Religion' is available on Blurb and will be launched at the Dewangga Gallery, Ubud, Bali on the 4th October in the 'Dancing Under The Sky' Exhibition. The beautiful covers were designed by I Wayan Meja and I Wayan Eka Partama (Gilo) both painters in Ubud. Please check it out! 

 

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Preview the Book. Read the first 30 pages.

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Link to Bonegilla Migrant Website

There are some fantastic stories and information on this site. Check it out!

Nell

https://www.bonegilla.org.au/

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International Dylan Day, 2023

Hi Everyone,

This year I was lucky enough to be included in Vatsala Radhakeesoon's official literary event in Mauritius for the International Dylan Thomas Day celebrations, with the publication of my poem, At 86. The Love the Words Poetry Competition, which is the official event for International Dylan Thomas Day for poets, longlisted my poem, Elegy 22-Is it a Dream? This was judged…

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Posted by Nell Jones on May 23, 2023 at 2:49pm

An Evening with Keat's Art and Poetry

Late last year, the Australian writer Libby Hathorn and I, worked on an article about the Evening of Keats Art and Poetry. It reflected on the event created in the Woollahra Galleries to celebrate Keats work and the 200 years since his death. Artists were asked to reflect on his poetry and create artworks from a chosen poem. The review is below published today on Australian Children's Poetry website. Enjoy.

Nell…

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Posted by Nell Jones on January 30, 2023 at 10:00am

International Dylan Thomas Day May 14th, 2022

Hi Everyone,

This year I was selected again to submit a poem based on the Welsh poet, Dylan Thomas for International Dylan Thomas Day 2022.  My poem, In Ceremony of a Fire Raid Past, was published as part of an official and yearly event published on, Vatsala Radhakeesoon's,( poet and Artist) blog page, as part of the celebrations of Dylan Day on May…

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Posted by Nell Jones on May 13, 2022 at 3:49pm

A World without Light, A Poem by Nell Jones for John Keats

I wrote this poem for the 200 Year Commemoration of John Keats Death last year in 2021. Hope you enjoy it.

http://https://ksh.roma.it/content/keats-shelley200

A World without Light

Upon the yearning of your quietus, when

Everything passes into one moment,

And Death’s veil, absorbs the eternal space,

The poet’s soul, drifts from a long…

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Posted by Nell Jones on March 7, 2022 at 2:51pm

Writing Residency At Lighthouse Arts, Newcastle

Hi Everyone,

I am very excited to begin my Writing Residency at Lighthouse Arts at Whibayganba (Nobby's) Newcastle next week at the cottages situated below the Lighthouse at Newcastle. I have six weeks to work on the sequel to A Token for Perry. This new novel will be based on the life of Joseph Lycett, convict painter residing at his governors pleasure in 1812, right here in Newcastle. The novel will centre around Patience Perry from the previous novel, but Lycett is the inspiration.…

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Posted by Nell Jones on March 7, 2022 at 2:00pm

'How Time Has Ticked A Heaven Round The Stars' Poetry Anthology

Hi again,

The Anthology which included my three Haiku poems for Dylan Day are published in the e-book below if you follow the link.

Regards Nell

https://www.discoverdylanthomas.com/love-the-words-anthology-for-international-dylan-thomas-day-2021…

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Posted by Nell Jones on May 18, 2021 at 5:55pm

International Dylan Thomas Day May 14th, 2021

Posted by Nell Jones on May 10, 2021 at 2:11pm

International Dylan Thomas Day May 14th, 2021

Hi Everyone,

This year for International Dylan Thomas Day I wrote some poetry that was accepted by the organisers of Dylan Day. I wrote three Haiku poems which will be published in an e-book by Infinity Books UK and another poem, Blazing Star which will feature on a blog as part of Vatsala Radhakeesoon's event organised for May 14. One of my poems also featured on a poster, as seen above. Please follow the link for the blog and scroll down to view my poem, Blazing Star and bio and…

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Posted by Nell Jones on May 10, 2021 at 1:30pm

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Well done Nella 3 Replies

Started by Derek Jones in Anything about Groningen. Last reply by Nell Jones Jan 27, 2012.

Hostel life........NOT like home! We were NOT grateful to be THERE! 1 Reply

Started by Ozcloggie in Migrant Stories. Last reply by Nell Jones May 6, 2011.

Welcome WALL 2 Replies

Started by Nell Jones in Migrant Stories. Last reply by Nell Jones Jan 4, 2011.

Bonegilla Website 2 Replies

Started by Nell Jones in Bonegilla Anyone?. Last reply by Nell Jones Dec 30, 2010.

translation 2 Replies

Started by Joanna Wu in Ask the Author. Last reply by Joanna Wu Sep 27, 2010.

opinion Hilda & Henk 2 Replies

Started by Hilda in Reading the novel 'The Lost Sister of Groningen'. Last reply by Hilda Aug 3, 2010.

SBS interview

Started by Hilda in Ask the Author Jul 27, 2010.

Thanks

Started by Nell Jones in Other Jul 23, 2010.

Holland felt like home 1 Reply

Started by Derek Jones in Being a Dutch-Australian. Last reply by Nell Jones Jul 19, 2010.

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Started by Nell Jones in Anything about Groningen. Last reply by Nell Jones Jul 17, 2010.

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Book Launch of The Sky Is My Religion at the 'Dancing Under The Sky Exhibition', Ubud, Bali, October 4th, 2012

The Sky Is My Religion
Special Edition
By Poems by Nell Jones
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Article featuring the Lost Sister of Groningen

Article by Donna Page April 8, 2011, Newcastle HeraldNewcastle Herald

Article by Donna Page Newcastle Herald April 8th 2011

The Lost Sister at Ubud Writers and Readers Festival

Anneke and Nell interviewed by Joop Mul for the Dutch Australian Cultural Centre

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SBS Dutch Radio Page with Interview

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About the Author

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