It's not easy to reconcile the death of a parent at any age. Distance, dementia and an already difficult relationship compound matters. My go-to response is to shove the issues aside, but COVID-19 made this difficult. There was nowhere to hide except in my head. Writing has always helped me to find meaning. These are the words that came out.

About the author

Maura Pierlot is an award-winning author and playwright based in Canberra. Her writing often explores identity, self and memory and, more recently, mental health issues. Visit: maurapierlot.com and fragmentstheplay.com.

 

It's not easy to reconcile the death of a parent at any age. Distance, dementia and an already difficult relationship compound matters. My go-to response is to shove the issues aside, but COVID-19 made this difficult. There was nowhere to hide except in my head. Writing has always helped me to find meaning. These are the words that came out.
About the author
Maura Pierlot is an award-winning author and playwright based in Canberra. Her writing often explores identity, self and memory and, more recently, mental health issues. Visit: maurapierlot.com and fragmentstheplay.com.
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Inspired by flash fiction and the narrative non-fiction form, Memoria is a show which explores slices of life; moments in time that have transformed people and shaped who they have become. Whether it was the moment leaving a destructive relationship or the joy of discovering the taste of Wizz Fizz sugar packets, these 400-word snapshots will be adapted into audio stories with actors, music, and sound.

Hosted by Nat V with illustrations by Peta Manning.

Memoria is a podcast about memories. Stories about the moments that shape us and how memories change over time.

Memoria

Memoria is a literature podcast. Flash memoir, submitted by writers, is adapted into audio stories using sound effects and music to immerse listeners.  Stories are about the moments that shape us; moments in time that have transformed who we are. Inspired by flash fiction and the narrative non-fiction form.

Whether it is the moment you leave a destructive relationship or the joy of discovering the taste of Wizz Fizz, these snapshots are adapted into audio stories with actors, music, and sound effects. Hosted by Natalie Vella and featuring illustrations by Peta Manning with guest actors, writers and producers.

Memoria is a literature podcast. Flash memoir, submitted by writers, is adapted into audio stories using sound effects and music to immerse listeners.&nbsp; Stories are about the moments that shape us; moments in time that have transformed who we are. Inspired by flash fiction and the narrative non-fiction form.
Whether it is the moment you leave a destructive relationship or the joy of discovering the taste of Wizz Fizz, these snapshots are adapted into audio stories with actors, music, and sound effects. Hosted by <a href="http://natalievella.com/">Natalie Vella</a> and featuring illustrations by Peta Manning with guest actors, writers and producers.

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