What my heart is for…….
This is a collection of the stories I’ve written (regardless of format – film, play, novel) – as well as some other scripts (doco narrations, poetry etc).
Most of these can be downloaded here in PDF format – except the novels which are on Amazon, though they will be available for free here as well soon.
I’ll add more here as I manage to dig out more from the archives. And I may compile them all into a complete works file as well – but for now they’re just individual files.
The dates given here represent the approximate time I was doing most of the work on the project ie. when it was really relevant to me, or when I first thought of it or were most engaged in it. Many of scripts had a few tidy up and corrections after they were first done, hence the date on the script may be later, as I’ve tried to use the most recent draft whenever I can.
Appleton House
2026 – stage play
After the first English Civil War, poet Andrew Marvell returns to England to tutor the daughter of the General of Cromwell’s army.
Download play (PDF)
Shows So Fair
2019 – novel
In a conservative Queensland country town in 1993, a female detective must solve a murder and prove her place amongst the policemen doubting her right to be there.
Purchase the book (Amazon)
Female Planet
2018 – novel
In an alternate future a disease has wiped out all males on Earth, and a female couple find they are pregnant with a child that will bring devastating unintended consequences to themselves and the world.
Purchase the novel here (Amazon)
Honeysuckle Way
2017 – feature film
With her mother not believing her after a vicious sexual assault, a school girl ends up living on the street, and faces many challenges before she can accept help.
Watch the film (Youtube)
Download the screenplay (PDF)
Economics explained
2017 – booklet
A critique of capitalism and state-based socialism, which argues that as hierarchical systems they are both essentially the same, and only a free economy between small scale groups is sustainable and equitable.
Download the manuscript (PDF)
Toby
2016 – short film
A father must decide between his own interests and they needs of his young son.
Download the screenplay (PDF)
Beyond Our Shores
2014 – stage play
A refugee family settles in a country Queensland town and struggle to be accepted.
Download the play (PDF)
Notes for a Better World
2014 – booklet
A collection of thoughts and dot points comparing and contrasting capitalism and state-based socialism, and arguing a free economy is better. (A fore-runner to Economics Explained).
Download the manuscript (PDF)
Shimmer
2014 – experimental prose
A stream of consciousness prose piece connecting inner consciousness with the outer world
Download the manuscript (PDF)
Human Interface Parser
2010 – feature film
Random comedy sketches that explore meaning and stupidity (not necessarily in that order)
Watch the film (Youtube)
Download the screenplay (PDF)
Hiri Moale
2007 – documentary film
Remote villagers in Papua New Guinea find artefacts that tell them new things about their history and place in the world
Watch the film (Youtube)
Download the transcript (PDF)
Rebecca’s Riot
2007 – short film
In the 1950’s a school girl defies her father and goes to a rock concert – only to find herself caught in a riot, and with support coming from unexpected places
Download the screenplay (PDF)
Hold Me Tight
2004 – short film
A convict escapes the Moreton Bay penal colony, only to find life on the run is in many way more brutal
Watch the film (Youtube)
Download the screenplay (PDF)
The Sash
2003 – screenplay
Ned Kelly awaits his execution in goal, whilst a band of supporters desperately try to save him.
Download the screenplay (PDF)
In My Image
2000 – feature film
In New Guinea in the 1930’s a lawyer must defend an indigenous man in a colonial court, for killing a man under traditional law.
Watch the film (Youtube)
Download the screenplay (PDF)
Gymea
1999 – poetry collection (1987-1999)
Poetry I wrote mainly in my 20’s and 30’s about love and spirituality.
Download the manuscript (PDF)
Listen the podcast (various)
One’n’All
1998 – short stage play
A series of scenes, mainly drawn from history, examining different economic systems through the ages
Download the play (PDF)
This Earthen Bowl
1997 – one-act play
A stage adaptation of The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam.
Download the play (PDF)
Sleeping On Her Couch
1997 – short film (adaption of Richard Leigh’s poem)
A beautiful woman sleeps on a couch in a medieval castle, inspiring a poet to celebrate her.
Watch the film (Youtube)
Download the screenplay (PDF)
Human Eyes
1996 – short film (adaption of three Andrew Marvell poems)
An expressive adaption of three Andrew Marvell poems.
Download the screenplay (PDF)
The Forest of Life
1989… – novel
In the 21st century the world is in environmental collapse and two young lovers uncover a shocking truth as they try to save it.
Purchase the book (Amazon)
Just Passing Through
1989 – stage play
In the late 80’s a young writer travels to meet his brother, and try and realise his own distant dreams.
Download the play (PDF)
Some Obscure Comedy Show
1989 – comedy revue
A sketch comedy show is taken over by terrorists who dress an audience member as a chicken.
Download the script (PDF)
Tale of Two Men
1988 – stage play
In Sydney in the mid-eighties a young twenty-something woman must decide between two romantic interests: an intellectual artistic man, and a down-to-earth farmer.
Download play (PDF)
Cri-tik
1986 – one-act play
A theatre critic writes a review for a play he didn’t even finish watching.
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A Dinner Conversation
1986 – One act play
A young girl tries to convince her restrictive father that she is old enough to go out alone with her friends.
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