Today’s story - ‘Sculptures by the Sea’ is inspired by a yearly art exhibition in Sydney’s eastern beaches where, for nearly three weeks in late October, an incredible cliffside walking track becomes the backdrop to a major sculpture exhibition, showcasing works from all over the world. This story, however, is less about the sculptures themselves and more about love in a long marriage and the grief that comes when illness causes that lengthy partnership to change shape. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cassiehamer463178.substack.com
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The Proxy Bride
A short story about a young Italian woman migrating to Tasmania, Australia in the 1950s to meet her husband for the very first time. She carries little but her hopes and a few precious possessions in her trousseau. But what does she make of this strange new land and the man she is now expected to love? Episode includes a brief explanation of the real life inspiration behind the story. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cassiehamer463178.substack.com
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Soaring the Glory
Cassie Hamer presents an ‘odd-couple’ tale of dare-devilry in the midst of a rare meteorological phenomenon in northern Australia and a Greek myth that brings about an unlikely friendship between two people, trying to escape their grief. Episode includes an explanation of the inspirations behind the story. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cassiehamer463178.substack.com
A podcast featuring short stories, written and narrated by Cassie Hamer, plus the glimmers of inspiration that inspired them. cassiehamer463178.substack.com
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