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As a young child, Ayesha would often be found with her head buried in a book. Her love of reading, and language, lead her to undertake her undergraduate and post-graduate studies in communications and writing. Ayesha is an avid writer and is keenly interested in both fiction and non-fiction writing.

Non-Fiction Articles  
   

Budhism for Parents - Living in the Moment

Article on living in the moment and applying Budhist principles to parenting. Published in Natural Awareness.

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Breastfeeding in an Emergency

Story on the value of breastfeeding, especially under difficult circumstances. Published in Essence Magazine.

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Thriving in New Motherhood

Adapting to motherhood and facing post=natal depression. Published in Natural Awareness.

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Sharing the Journey of Birth with my Midwife

The journey of having a homebirth midwife and new mother. This is also a testimonial for midwife, Patricia Hopkins.

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Personal Story of Home Labour

Brief story of home labour and expected home birth resulting in hospital delivery. Published in the Manning Healing Newsletter.

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Excitement & Trepidation

Story of approaching motherhood for the first time. Published in the Wingham Chronicle.

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Making Money, the Smart Way

Profile of author, trainer, and investor, Jimmy Prince.

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I Remember

A short tribute to a wonderful person I met when volunteering at a Hospice in Thailand who died of AIDS.

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No Childhood At All

Article about child soldiers in the ongoing civil war in Burma. Includes photos.

Read It (PDF, 435KB)
   

Thai Tales 1

Newsletter of my adventures in Thailand, written in May 1998.

Read It (PDF, 195KB)
   

Thai Tales 2

The second edition of my Thai Tales newsletter, written in September 1998.

Read It (PDF, 315KB)
   

Land of Blood

Short article about the Chinese invasion of Tibet.

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A Path With Heart

Interview with Vivien Hinton an ordained Buddhist nun now known as Jampa Tsedrun.

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Thai Artists Support Tibet

Tibetan musician, Penpa Tsering, visited Thailand and was well supported by local Thai artists. This article includes photographs.

Read It (PDF, 158KB)
   

A Stateless People

Interview with Mr Chhime Rigzing Chhoekyapa, His Holiness the Dalai Lama's representative in Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia in the early to mid 1990s.

Read It (PDF, 52KB)
   

One Meal In Melbourne

A Cook book I wrote as birthday present for a friend who loved my cooking.

Read It (PDF, 247KB)
   

Skiing

An anecdotal account of my first skiing trip.

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Fiction  
   

Dallae's Rescue (Rough Draft)

A fantasy adventure novel about two teenagers who must rescue their beloved friend and elder, Dallae. A tale of dragons, magic, and wonder. This was written by Ayesha as part of her university studies in writing for young people and was finished in 1997. (Couldn't thin of a good name for the secondary main character so called him Capernicus.)

Read It (PDF, 262KB)
   

Brother, Sister

Short story about a brother and sister. Dedicated to my wonderful brother Silas. This story was published in an anthology called First published by University of Canberra.

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Future In a Bottle

Short story about two women who see what they could be like in the future.

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No More Vegemite

A short piece about a mother burying her child.

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Poetry - Christmas 1997

A sample of poems dedicated to my loved ones for Christmas 1997.

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A Tear for Mrs Browne

A short, somewhat melancholic, story about an old woman who dies alone in her house.

Read It (PDF, 23KB)
   
Ramblings & Reflections  
   

Something Strange

A short rambling about modern living and discontent.

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Dreams

A written exploration of dreams.

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Silence

A short piece of walking life's path.

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Children's Stories  
   

Do you know how much I love you?

A short story written for my nephew for his birthday.

Read It (PDF, 2.4MB)
   

Jamie's Gumboots

A short story written for my god-son when he was about five year's old.

Read It (PDF, 78KB)