Backwater Publications.
A peaceful place, time stops, mind relaxes, pen pauses.

Inspired by memories, Small quiet rural town in childhood, Industrious folk strong community supporting each other, Traditional Australian backwater town, Off beaten track.
Sometime 2024 planning to move, Small coastal village north of Sydney, Staying near family, LED Garden comes too, Plenty of solar power.
Plant out my 12 silver gums growing strong, Dragon trees touching apartment ceiling potted in large verandah terracotta, Start veggie garden, Graft my bitter orange trees with future fruit trees harvested by grandkids.
Just thinking about new simpler life brings me joy.
Backwater Publications.
Publications represents collection of poetic structures acting as metaphors for my coastal surrounds, Family and personal adventures, Swimming beach, Forest walk with doggles, Befriending Kookaburras Currawongs and Sea Eagles.
Gardening themes, Indoor LED garden, Vanilla and snapdragons Outdoor plantings, vegetables and trees.
Observations and opinions, Ideas and contemplations, Bigger Zen Garden?
Sections to collect themes, Provide thematic guides and overviews.
Publication development is learning by doing, I’m hoping for feedback and opinions from experienced writers and readers.
As publication settles perhaps some guest writers might like to participate? After all said and done my publication intended to emulate and support small backwater community interactions.
My intention is publication will grow organically, Sounds good, But right now, My intent is simple, Have fun writing and interacting with friends like you.
John Rose BSc, BE(Hons), PhD in 2024.
Changing times, changing life, writer and academic.
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Sections for collecting themes.

Magpies and Currawongs Occasional Kookaburra follow me during forest walks.


I’ll have LED garden growing seedlings for planting out in family gardens.


Well after 2 cups of coffee plus snack of pickled Jalapeño on cheddar cheese, I’m ready to click “publish”!
Blessed be.






