ABOUT ME
‘Time Like Coins’ - Ginninderra Press 2018
‘Called to Coddiwomple’ - Ginninderra Press 2018
I am a published writer and poet based in the beautiful Mid-Murray region of South Australia, but currently living full-time in a campervan with my greyhound, Winter, as we tour around South Australia.
I completed studies in Professional Writing in 2013 and since then have also obtained certification in Freelance Writing and Non-Fiction Writing.
I have won several awards and published lots of poems, short stories, articles and reviews.
My first solo collection ‘Time Like Coins’ was published in December 2018, and my second, ‘Called to Coddiwomple,’ in 2023.
Copies are available through various online bookstores, through my publisher, Ginninderra Press, or you can contact me directly for a signed copy.
When I'm not immersing myself in all things writing-related, I happily divide my time between volunteering, dabbling in various arts, and spending time with family and friends.
I recently moved into a campervan and began a nomadic life on the road with my dog, Winter, and chronicled the journey in ‘Called to Coddiwomple,’ a verse/memoir.
Life is good.
Awards:
2013 - Winner - Mindshare 'Open Your Mind' Poetry Award.
2013 - Winner - Adelaide Plains Poets / Gawler Community Gallery Ekphrastic Writing Challenge.
2015 - Shortlisted - Mindshare 'Open Your Mind' Poetry Award.
2016- Shortlisted -Mindshare 'Open Your Mind' Poetry Award.
2017- Shortlisted -Mindshare 'Open Your Mind' Poetry Award.
2018- Longlisted - COTA ZestFest award.
2019 - Shortlisted - Mindshare ‘Open Your Mind’ Poetry Award
2019 - Second Place - Ken Vincent Poetry Award 2019
2020 - ‘Time Like Coins’ nominated for Anne Elder Award
Published in the following collections:
First solo collection, ‘Time Like Coins’ - Ginninderra Press 2018.
Second solo collection, ‘Called to Coddiwomple’ - Ginninderra Press 2023
Positively Up Magazine 2024
The Literary Times - 2024
Red Penguin Books, - Paris 2023
Southern Arizona Press, - The Wonders of Winter 2022
Whispering Willow - Tree Poems 2022
Work - Lifespan Series - Pure Slush Books 2022
Echidna Tracks Haiku 2022
All Things Periods - Period Power Charity 2022
Love - Lifespan Series - Pure Slush Books 2021
The Leaves Fall - Red Penguin Books 2021
Milestones - Ginninderra Press 2021
25 Miles From Here - Pure Slush Books 2021
Friendship - Lifespan Series - Pure Slush Books 2021
Open Skies Quarterly 2021
Plague Invasion - Carolyn Cordon / Bunyip Press 2021
Growing Up - Lifespan Series - Pure Slush Books 2021
‘Tis the Seasons - Red Penguin Books 2021
The Flower Shop on the Corner - Red Penguin Books 2021
Birth - Lifespan Series - Pure Slush Books 2021
Creepy - Podcast 2929
Lockdown Literature - Culture Cult Press 2020
Glow - Truth Serum Press 2020
The Tyranny of Bacon - Pure Slush Books 2020
Verdant - Truth Serum Press 2020
Indigomania - Truth Serum Press 2020
I Protest! Poems of Dissent - Ginninderra Press 2020
The Beautifullest - Pure Slush Books 2020
Mountain Secrets Anthology - Ginninderra Press 2019
Tea Tree Gully Poetry Festival Selected Poems 2019
Pure Slush Books - Seven Deadly Sins, Volume 4 - ‘Sloth,’ Volume 5 - ‘Wrath,’ Volume 6 - ‘Envy,’ and Volume 7 - ‘Pride.’
Platinum Poems, Frances Folk Anniversary Anthology 2019
Stories my Gay Uncle Told Me - Truth Serum Press 2019
Tales to Terrify - podcast 2019
PBAFM ‘Well Versed’ audio book. 2019
Potato Soup Journal 2019
Valley Voices Literary Review 2018
Voice of Eve Literary Magazine 2018
A Quick Read - One Minute Stories from Around the World 2014
Winged Pods - An Anthology of Hope 2016
Reflections on Pinery 2016
Fairy Tales Twisted Sideways 2017
Aspiring Writers Winners Anthology 2014
Testimonials:
'Introduction to Creative Writing' classes -
'Loved the course! I have learnt so much especially about poetry. Colleen is a very learned tutor. Great fun.' - Wendy M
'Colleen helped me discover an area of self-improvement that I honestly never believed was in me. Thanks.' Mike E
'I liked the course as it has given me an insight into writing. The course has opened my mind to possibilities.' Liz G
'Thank you for giving your time so generously,
Having such high expectations for us to achieve,
Always being helpful and encouraging us,
Never being critical of our efforts but always accepting what we did,
Knowing what we were capable of,
Showing us your expertise and sharing it with us.' - Mary S
Poetry:
'My goodness! You have said so much in so few words...Very intense.' Val C
'What a wonderful poem, very thought-provoking.' - Marie W
'Really strong and vibrant story in that piece of poetry. Thanks for sharing.' - Joanne H
'Beautiful words, crafted together to give a sense of joy and wonder.' - Karyn B
'You took me there! Beautiful.' - Wendy M
'Such beautiful, romantic words.’ - Sandie K
‘You have a wonderful way with words..’ - Wendy M
‘Thanks for sharing your poem. Sometimes it is exactly the right message at the right time.’ - Joanne H
South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Entry:
'Every drop a Diamond' is a poignant piece by SALA Festival artist Colleen Moyne and extremely fitting for the theme that has profiled SALA at Mannum this year ... 'Water ... Our Life Source'.
Colleen's expressive poetry is fitting to make us appreciate the importance of rain and our great waterway, the Murray River as a lifeline to us all.
This is the first time we have had the art of the poet presented at the Mannum SALA. You must stop and read the poem, it will make you think about the value of every drop of rain.
Colleen has paired this with a drawing and framed the entire piece in a perfectly matched frame. Thank you Colleen for sharing all your talent.’
Articles:
'Very happy with the story. Colleen is a very insightful writer. Thank you, Colleen. Perfectly captured.' - Steve Oatway, artist.
'Really well-written article.' - Scott Rathman, Indigenous artist and Cultural Facilitator.
'A great, tightly written and straightforward piece.' - Alex Robertson, Adelaide Plains Poets Inc.