Category Archives: Writing

Weight

Posted on 17 October 2008 by andyq

Ayumi warns me by e-mail: Please be patient with my English, it has gotten bad because I don’t use it. And: I look older. But she catches herself. I guess we all do. She gives me specific instructions for when … Continue reading →

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Living the Pura Vida Loca – Andy and Steve in Costa Rica

Posted on 20 August 2008 by andyq

Everywhere we drove there were hawks flying overhead and everywhere we looked, nature was zooming, hopping or slithering over and under us. Costa Rica was a perfect combination, appealing to Steve’s love of nature, and Andy’s affection for Latin America. … Continue reading →

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Pigeon Poetry Project

Posted on 22 July 2008 by andyq

The latest literary project that I’m participating in: The Red Room Company in Sydney has commissioned eight poets from across the country to each write a poem that will be raced by thoroughbred pigeons on August 3, 2008. Visit the … Continue reading →

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Launches on the West Coast of Canada

Posted on 8 June 2008 by andyq

So, I’m back in Australia after nearly 3 weeks away in Hawaii and Vancouver. I managed to do three readings. Not sure when I’ll be able to post up photos from the events but we’ll see! Sechelt (on the sunshine … Continue reading →

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Choices – BPF News or Apartment renovations?

Posted on 27 February 2008 by andyq

Ah, so many choices. I have a slight urge to post more photos of my ongoing apartment problems/renovations – but I think that can hold off. With some luck, the place is going to look amazing in a few weeks. … Continue reading →

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Bowling Pin Fire – More Progress…

Posted on 27 January 2008 by andyq

It’s late January, Sydney summer, what a hot day. Tomorrow, Monday, is a holiday, since Australia Day was yesterday, and I’m winding down with a beautiful glass of white wine, Georgiana 2007, and am at my mac in front of … Continue reading →

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Bowling Pin Fire and other progress

Posted on 16 November 2007 by andyq

So, Bowling Pin Fire is out in Canada. I can’t wait to see it. I’m hoping it’s winging its way through the air to me now. http://www.signature-editions.com/xdbpf.htm http://www.andyquan.com/books.htm Trying to get moving on plans to help promote the book from … Continue reading →

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Eternal Flame

Posted on 30 October 2007 by andyq

Close your eyes, give me your hand, darlingDo you feel my heart beating, do you understand?Do you feel the same, am I only dreaming?Is this burning an eternal flame? Rumi is a short man, with a bit of a stomach … Continue reading →

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Blood Red Eclipse?

Posted on 7 September 2007 by andyq

So, the blood red eclipse was on the front page of all the papers here… It was visible from early in the evening for a few hours, and it was apparently spectacular.It was a great view of it with clear … Continue reading →

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It’s coming, it’s coming.

Posted on 4 August 2007 by andyq

I’m back in my neighbourhood after nearly two months of travelling – at least that’s what it feels like. The preparation for a long voyage consumes the days before, the week after my 5 week trip to Canada, Hawaii and … Continue reading →

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