About
How about I write stories that inspire and engage? That sounds like a plan. Hi there, I'm Steve Gray, all the way from Australia. I have written a bunch of things over many years, novels, prose, and a whole lot more.
Years ago, I taught unemployed and teens in secondary schools, one thing I noticed was a lack of stories that included real people getting on in life and being inspired. Well, first of all, I needed a main character, and so Janey the wayward teen came to mind. I take her on adventures and get her to meet some amazing people along the way.
The Wishing Stick is the first in a group of books that have Janey at the core. Come on, jump in and get a book to inspire girls to take action and be a vibrant and resilient force for good!
What were you thinking!
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You write... good on you, but why?
I've always been creative, and up until a few years back, I created a lot of visual art items, paintings, photographs, prints, etc. I realised they took up too much room, writing, on the other hand, I could store away on websites. All of a sudden, I had a new outlet for my creativity. My main story device is a character called Janey, a feisty teen with spirit and a touch of angst. Her history project becomes a bigger thing than she thought, and carries with it a gathering of wisdom and values. The story goes on from there in my mind, and, oh well, we get to follow her on as life takes various twists and turns into adulthood. Janey defends herself, learns a bunch of fascinating things along the way, and oh yes, she falls in love...
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Why a female lead character?
It seemed logical, I wanted to make a statement about being strong, defending yourself, having resilience and a whole heap more. I recalled the various girls I worked with as well as students at school, and Janey came to mind, someone who has an attitude but the ability to learn, and make her way in the world.
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