Non Posso - Travel writing. Anthology released

Non Posso

 

Non-fiction travel stories.

Features my story - How (Not) to Climb a Mountain

 

Highly Commended in the Stringybark Short Story awards.

 

The anthology e-book is available now
from Stringybark Stories

 

Special Deal
You can get a 25% off discount which allows you to purchase the e-book for about A$2.80 (depending on the $A/US exchange rate). The coupon code is ZV32Q. 
 Please note it expires on 29 September 2015.

Printed copies are available at the normal rate and can be ordered via the Stringybark Bookshop. 



 

 

Journey to the North (Part 6) - Ashes

A novice monk travels with his tutor, a master sculptor, to visit the stone Buddhas of north China. He is tormented by a vivid dream of an idyllic rural life outside the monastery, and is tempted to leave.  (Part 6) With Master Shi now dead, Tian packs his bags ready to depart, and waits for Dai's final decision.

Incense sticks, Wutaishan (Photo: M. Griffiths)

Journey to the North (Part 5) - Jewels

A novice monk travels with his tutor, a master sculptor, to visit the stone Buddhas of north China. He is tormented by a vivid dream of an idyllic rural life outside the monastery, and is tempted to leave.  (Part 5) The donated jewels are stolen, Master Shi 's health deteriorates and Tian nervously awaits Dai's response.

 

 

Golden temple roof, Wutaishan (Photo: M. Griffiths)

Journey to the North (Part 4) - Wood

A novice monk travels with his tutor, a master sculptor, to visit the stone Buddhas of north China. He is tormented by a vivid dream of an idyllic rural life outside the monastery, and is tempted to leave.  (Part 4) Dai opens up about her life and work, and Tian tells her about his dream.

Wooden entranceway, Wutaishan, China (Photo: M. Griffiths)

Journey to the North (Part 3) - Stone

A novice monk travels with his tutor, a master sculptor, to visit the stone Buddhas of north China. He is tormented by a vivid dream of an idyllic rural life outside the monastery, and is tempted to leave.  (Part 3) Tian talks with Dai again, then his dream returns, this time with a new twist.

View from Dailou Peak, Wutaishan, China (Photo: M. Griffiths)

 

Journey to the North (Part 2) - Gold

A novice monk travels with his tutor, a master sculptor, to visit the stone Buddhas of north China. He is tormented by a vivid dream of an idyllic rural life outside the monastery, and is tempted to leave.  (Part 2) While his master falls ill, he meets a young nun and finds himself attracted to her.

Stupa, Wutaishan (Photo: M. Griffiths)

Journey to the North (Part 1) - Dust

A novice monk travels with his tutor, a master sculptor, to visit the stone Buddhas of north China. He is tormented by a vivid dream of an idyllic rural life outside the monastery, and is tempted to leave.

Yungang Caves, Datong, China (Photo: M. Griffiths)

Broken China (Part 5) - January (Finale)

Four families. Four dreams. Four very different paths.

Lanterns in Snow (Photo: M. Griffiths)

Broken China (Part 4) - December

Four families. Four dreams. Four very different paths.

Apartments in Snow, Taiyuan, China (Photo: M. Griffiths)

Broken China (Part 3) - November

Four families. Four dreams. Four very different paths.

Yingze Park view, Taiyuan, China (Photo: M. Griffiths)

Broken China (Part 2) - October

Four families. Four dreams. Four very different paths.

Apartment block, Taiyuan, China (Photo: M. Griffiths)

Broken China (Part 1) - September

Four families. Four dreams. Four very different paths.

Chinese Tea Pot (Photo: M. Griffiths)

Missing in the Himalayas

Himalaya view (Photo: M. Griffiths)

Borderline

A border guard in the Himalayas dreams of following in his grandfathers footsteps...

 (Photo via flckrhivemind)

Under Development - (Part 6) Realisation (Finale)

A young idealist hunts for international development work in China. Can he make the project work? And what will happen to his budding romance?

Gansu Landscape  (Photo: M. Griffiths)

Under Development - (Part 5) Complication

A young idealist hunts for international development work in China. As the project progresses he is confronted with more unexpected developments…

Bedroom, Gansu (Photo: M. Griffiths)

Under Development - (Part 4) Deflation

A young idealist hunts for international development work in China. As he learns more about the project, nothing is quite what it seems...

Village houses, Gansu, China (Photo: M. Griffiths  )

Under Development - (Part 3) Elation

A young idealist hunts for international development work in China. It appears he may have finally reached his goal, but how long will his happiness last?

Lanzhou Railway Station (Photo: M. Griffiths)

Under Development - (Part 2) Distraction

A young idealist hunts for international development work in China. As his frustration grows he finds himself getting distracted...

Donkey carts going to market, Gansu, China (Photo: M. Griffiths)

Under Development - (Part 1) Frustration

A young idealist hunts for international development work in China.

Woman watching sheep, Gansu, China  (Photo: M. Griffiths)