Natasja Rose

Joined August 2020

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I've been writing since I learned how, but those have been lost and will never see daylight (I hope).

I'm an Indie Author, with 30+ books published.

I live in Sydney, Australia

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The Perils of Martyrdom
Political Violence is never acceptable, no matter who the person being targeted is. Because the moment we say that it is acceptable to murder one person for their political beliefs, we open a very scary can of worms that cannot be resealed. If one person can be killed for their politics, and it's OK because they were the "wrong" politics, then anyone can be killed for having the "wrong" political beliefs.
By Natasja Rose3 months ago in The Swamp
The Shape of a Shadow
Even the smallest light glimmers in the dark Love is smothered by indifference, not hate Only by nothingness do the fires of love abate
By Natasja Rose3 months ago in Poets
The Dos and Don'ts of Travelling In A Group
This is not (just) a call-out to deeply inconsiderate people who I am currently on tour with, but a general guide to travelling as part of a group, especially when that group doesn't just consist of family who are obligated to not attempt to murder you until you get home and can be sent to opposite sides of the house.
By Natasja Rose4 months ago in Wander
Falling Leaves On The Brain
Haiku are addictive Falling Leaves invade my mind So many poems... Every time there's a Haiku Challenge, I end up writing multiple poems per day, getting completely carried away, and the next thing I know I have over a dozen entries.
By Natasja Rose4 months ago in Poets
Autumn leaves
Silent as a whisper Autumn leaves fall from a branch Crunching underfoot Haikus are addictive, and every time there's a Haiku poetry Challenge, I end up writing dozens of them.
By Natasja Rose4 months ago in Poets
Leaves on the Wind
Caught up by the wind Flashes of orange and red Dancing through the sky Late to the challenge as usual, but at least I got one in!
By Natasja Rose4 months ago in Poets
Bloody MacKenzie’s Tomb
In Mackenzie’s tomb A man in darkness, lifts light Crowded by corpses Inspired by the tomb of George “Bloody” Mackenzie, who designed history first Concentration Camp, the Covenents Pridon in Greyfriars, Edinburgh.
By Natasja Rose4 months ago in Poets
My Jane Austen Adventure
This year, 2025, is the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth, and celebrations for the Jane Austen Festival have expanded accordingly.
By Natasja Rose4 months ago in Wander
Loving Life
Walking down the road A thought strikes me hard. Of how far I have come, Not just measured in yards. I find I'm looking forward to tomorrow,
By Natasja Rose4 months ago in Poets
Review: The School For Scandal
The School for Scandal is a play that never pretends to be more or less than it is, but for all it's shallow humour, it's a surprisingly deep dive into the human psyche.
By Natasja Rose5 months ago in Geeks
I Am An Inspiration
”I want to write like you” An upturned face, young and small Determined dreamer, seeing an idol I had that dream, once, too.
By Natasja Rose5 months ago in Poets
Visibility
Visibility is a matter of perception I make myself small, hidden, So I am unseen. I speak out, make myself heard, and I
By Natasja Rose5 months ago in Poets