Dorothy Gudgeon

Dorothy grew up and was educated in North Wales. She emigrated with her family to Australia in 1959. The experience in transforming from one culture to another while on the voyage to Australia sparked an interest in her keeping a Journal as she mingled with people from other nations. Her long career in nursing and opportunities to live and work throughout the world enabled her to gather stories that she would later write about. Many of which she has shared as a Public Speaker. She began travel writing at the encouragement of her husband Ronald and friends. Dorothy now resides in the foothills of the magnificent Blue Mountains in New South Wales where between travelling she writes full time. Her main interests are Philosophy of Language, Linguistics, People of other Nations, Photography and Travel.

Credentials

Dorothy Gudgeon in 60 seconds

When did you start writing?

1959 Australia

What do you love about Short Stories?

They are usually uplifting and in most cases inspirational

Do you write in other forms?

Travel and Memoir

What distracts you from writing?

Nothing at all!

Outside of writing, what are your other passions?

Travel, theatre and art

What is your favourite book?

Birdsong

Who are your favourite writers?

James Clavell, Sebastian Faulks and Leo Tolstoy

Where is your dream location?

Arabian Desert. Riding a camel at night, a jewelled clear sky above and silence.

What one item would you put into Room 101?

All people who treat others with disdain.

Do you have any advice for new writers?

Always remember that all successful Authors like you, have had to take that first step towards recognition. And to be creative rather than competitive.