I’m Ella and I live in Perth, Western Australia with my husband, Jeremy, and our toddler — who runs very fast at the moment, so most days feel like a blur!
I’ve been living here for six years now, but I grew up in a small town in the South-West of the UK and spent my university years and early career years living in London. I worked as a freelance photojournalist before landing an opportunity to work with a large not-for-profit and humanitarian agency documenting the effects of food insecurity and famine in Chad, Central Africa. It was life-changing. I worked with a small team who were inspiring and I loved the collaboration and teamwork. I witnessed creative storytelling acting as a bridge between people on different sides of the world.
Thailand-Myanmar border regions
Now, I work full-time for another not-for-profit leading a talented team of photojournalists and storytellers in the Asia Region. (Fun Fact : Perth is much closer to Indonesia than most other parts of Australia). I love the work we do and it’s mission - releasing children from poverty in all it’s forms.
My writing blends together inspiration from the natural world and our global humanity, with poetry and theology.
Will you tell me a little about you? How did you end up here on The Honeyeater Press? What have I written that resonates with you? What other topics would you like me to write on? Drop me a few lines below.
I’m ALL for hearing about you and a little about your corner of the world 🌏 ….
and thank you as always for reading this thing. I’m always amazed anyone does!
Hello, Ella. I'm here because your writing was recommended by Andrew Kooman and I can see why - great stuff. :) I've been posting mainly excerpts from my upcoming writer's memoir, Pond'rings, as well as a few other random things here and there. I've been loving exploring Substack. So much good writing and much to ponder! :) Looking forward to reading more.
Blessings, Marcia
PS. I lived in Papua New Guinea for a time - love the South Pacific!
Beautiful soul. Your heart can so transparently be seen in how you share, and how you choose to spend your one precious life!
❤️
Truly looking forward to getting to know you better through your writing.
All my love for sleepy little Murwillumbah, NSW, Australia x
Lovely piece - and introduction to yourself. Wishing you all the best. Your writings should be in a book.
Grateful for you, Don, and how you champion my words!
Hello, Ella. I'm here because your writing was recommended by Andrew Kooman and I can see why - great stuff. :) I've been posting mainly excerpts from my upcoming writer's memoir, Pond'rings, as well as a few other random things here and there. I've been loving exploring Substack. So much good writing and much to ponder! :) Looking forward to reading more.
Blessings, Marcia
PS. I lived in Papua New Guinea for a time - love the South Pacific!