Hannah Walker

Strap in for a roller coaster of emotions from existential crises to humorous, relatable and general observational anecdotes of what it is to be a late diagnosed, Autistic woman.If like me, you are Autistic too (and/or ADHD) and currently gobbling up every ounce of information you can get your mitts on to satisfy your new special interest of being Neurodivergent, then you will have read many articles, books, memoirs, psychology based titles and so on. Let me introduce you to my own exploration of my recently discovered identity and through the "who even am I" stage that so commonly presents itself in the wake of the diagnosis reverberations. I've always found writing and poetry a form of therapy, celebration and communication, let's face it as Autistics we aren't best at verbalising our thoughts, emotions and needs, so finding an alternative form of communication for myself has been a relief and release, somewhat liberating.No-one prepares you for the post diagnosis burnout, the imposter syndrome and the grief. Mess is Progress encapsulates all of that and more. Self discovery, revelations and the elusive goal of finally unmasking are all here within.

Two performance texts by Hannah Jane Walker and Chris ThorpeThe Oh Fuck MomentFucking up is the truest, funniest, most terrifying moment you can experience. Poet Hannah Jane Walker and theatre-maker Chris Thorpe examine the poetic guts of mistakes in a bundle of words and strip lighting. The Oh Fuck Moment is an award-winning conversation around a desk for brave souls to hold their hands up and admit they fucked up, or for people to laugh at us because we did. ‘A brilliant celebration of our mistakes and evolutionary reflexes’ Guardian I Wish I Was LonelyI Wish I Was Lonely is an interactive show about contactability asking whether the invisible waves we’re tethered to might be drowning who we are. It’s a show in which the audience commit to leaving their phones on. A show investigating what it means to participate in communication – or not. There are poems, there are stories and there is conversation. I Wish I Was Lonely sees Hannah Jane Walker and Chris Thorpe ask how much of ourselves we’ve given up to the new gods in our pockets.Hannah Jane Walker is a poet and Chris Thorpe is a theatre-maker.Together they make award-winning work that is part performance, part poetry gig and part interactive experience. Their work is based around an honest encounter between themselves, an audience and the difficult but often uplifting moments we all face in the process of living. Their shows feel like a generous, open conversation, with poetry and storytelling at their heart and space for audiences to contribute in a meaningful way.

Noah is a happy-go-lucky cupid who loves using his dust to bring love to the people of Earth. Not as serious as using a golden arrow, the dust helps people find love and happiness, without them being soulmates. Noah figures everyone should have a shot at love, whether it lasts forever or not. He's prepared to take chances, pairing people together that no one else would ever contemplate. Other Cupids consider him a risk to everything they stand for and he finds himself isolated, alone, and the target of their wrath. Caleb, Head of the Cupids, hears the rumors about Noah, and vows to find out whether there is any truth to them. What he doesn't expect is to find himself having feelings for Noah, feelings he tries to avoid at all costs. When Noah's life deteriorates, he finds himself surrounded by those he least expects- Gods and Goddesses. He turns to the one person he instinctively knows he can trust- Aphrodite. Going out with her on scroll runs- pairing soul mates together with golden arrows- he starts to find the confidence to believe in himself. When revelations and accusations swarm around Cupid Headquarters, he needs to learn who he can put his faith in, and who he needs to avoid. As both Noah and Caleb battle their own fears and insecurities, they must decide whether to take a leap of faith and risk it all for love.

Two years after the events of Bray's Balance, Landran has come together for Adranium, a day of celebrating the peace they fought so hard for, and to remember those who sacrificed their lives for their world. With no enemies to fight, honing their war fighting skills and claiming dominance is now done differently - by fighting each other in friendly competition. It is a challenge of honor no one wants to lose. Chance and Keria take the opportunity to showcase their skills, much to the delight and horror of the Avanti, but they aren't the only ones. When the kings of Landran and Kenistal walk onto the battleground, the ultimate bragging rights are up for grabs.

Bray is happy with life on Landran, surrounded by friends and those he considers family. But, just when he thinks they can settle down and enjoy the lives they've created there, another kidnapping forces them all back into action. With enemies coming from unexpected places, the hunt is on to find out who is targeting their clans and tearing apart families. Known for his tactical genius and ability to solve problems, Bray works on piecing together the clues, determined to find the answers they need. What he finds leads him into the wilderness, facing one of the harshest environments possible, and Bray pushes himself to the edge, taking risks that no one would ever ask him to. Leo has watched from the sidelines, helping out the Avanti, Kastain, and other clans as much as he can. Through it all he's focused on one man- Bray. Thrilled to be close to him, he wishes circumstances were different. Rather than getting to know him, he's watching Bray risk life and limb for those he cares about. Meeting up with Leo brings Bray the help he needs, but also a need to fight the growing connection between them. They know if they are to have a chance to explore their bond, they must find the enemy out to destroy them and help put Landran back on the right path. Their friends are quick to lend support, giving the Avanti and Landran the advantage they need to take on a fight that will determine the survival of everything and everyone they've grown to love.

Life in Corent is exciting and challenging. As one of the main paranormal communities you never know what might be around the corner. Matt's life has always been peaceful. He splits his time between helping at his mama's shop, and spending time with family, friends, and his coven. Yet, when his magic becomes increasingly unstable, he finds himself shunned and cast away as people fear what is happening to him. Feeling lost and alone, and his magic becoming ever more erratic, Matt's thoughts turn inward as he tries to work out just who he is and what being a mage means to him. Matt draws strength from his best friend Charlie, and the powerful tiger shifter family, the Vaughn's. Frequent visits from Tyler, and messages from a mystery man, provide the only break from the melancholy he feels like he's drowning in. Yet, even that complicates his life further, as he struggles with growing emotions toward both of them. When unexpected events bring radical changes to Matt's life, the news shocks him and those closest to him. Yet, as scary as everything is, it helps him see who is truly a friend and who is a foe, and that it isn't always blood that means family. No one knows what these changes mean, leaving Matt to weave his way through the knowledge and find what his true path is meant to be. Finding the strength to stand for himself, but also allowing those around him to support him, he comes to find that there is so much more to him than he thought possible, and that love can come from unexpected places. Just when he didn't think life could get any darker, light comes, showing him that his future holds more than he ever imagined.

Dea's life is all about his role as a commander of a battlecruiser. At the height of his career, he can take command of any ship he wants, he's well respected, and surrounded by friends and family. Yet, something has been missing for a long time. Part of his soul was left behind at the academy, with someone he walked away from all those years ago. Uri loves control. It's in every part of his life, his work as commander, his friendships, and even the bedroom, but there is one person he can't control, and that is the one person who turns his life upside down. A deadly attack forces Dea and Uri to work together, putting their troubled past behind them for the survival of all those under their command. Yet, working together could be the toughest challenge either of them has ever faced as memories bombard them, stirring up feelings that were never dealt with. They struggle to resist the pull they have on each other, falling back into old habits, no matter how hard they try to resist them. With shadowy forces trying to seize power, enemies old and new come out of hiding, and the battles begin to rage. The future of not just the demons, but other worlds hang precariously on the edge of a blade. Life and death decisions need to be made, and Uri and Dea find themselves leaning on each other as they lead their crews through treacherous space. With conspiracies and plots all around them, they soon realize they are all in greater danger than anyone believed possible, and the plans to change the Alliance go far deeper than they first thought.

Being one of the rarest shifters that exist, Charlie tends to hide his unicorn from the world, choosing to surround himself with what he loves - books. Owning one of the best bookstores in the area, he dedicates his life to his passion, and to spending time with family and friends. Knox Vaughn is a hero, a larger than life Siberian tiger shifter who has earned the respect of everyone in the paranormal world. Few know the real man, the one who fights for his family and friends and hides who he really is inside. When a simple mistake thrusts Knox into Charlie's bookstore, he finds himself smitten with the young unicorn. Two lives couldn't be more different on the outside, but Knox has a secret, one he's never shared with anyone other than his family. One that proves he's not so different from Charlie after all. Unable to ignore the chemistry between them, Charlie and Knox grow closer, but as they do, trouble descends on the small paranormal community, threatening to keep them apart. The two must come together, trusting in what they feel so they can overcome the threats to their union. When secrets are revealed and truths admitted, bonds form that won't ever be broken. Still, when it comes to tigers and unicorns, it might not be enough to save them.

As the future of Dragonis balances on a knife's edge, heroes of all kinds step forward, working together to fulfil the dragons' lifelong dream. Kitt, who has been overlooked all his life, suddenly finds himself the center of attention, which is a place he has no desire to be. Scared and unsure, he has no idea what he's about to face and looks to cling to something... anything to help him come to terms with his new role as the Summoner. What surprises him most is finding a kindred spirit in one of the most powerful men who exists. Someone who truly sees him, understands him, and can help him. Surrounded by love and a new sense of family and kinship, he becomes who he was always meant to be. Sasha can't believe he has found someone who can look past everything he is- his power, his age, his status- and see the real him, the part that he's hidden from everyone for so long. Being one of the Powers That Be has kept him apart from the world, becoming isolated from both man and his fellow Powers as he straddles the two parts of his life. With the coming together of heroes and the formation of rare bonds, Dragonis is getting closer than ever. Prophecies abound and the fear of what they predict lies like a heavy cloak on the kingdom. As more dragons seek out our heroes, they realize fate, the universe, and some mystical power must be guiding them. As the past blends with the present to shape the future, failure isn't an option. Dragonis must rise if the dragons are to have a home. The Summoner holds the key to everything, but does he have the strength to succeed and still hold on to the man that he loves?

Jecks Cordant, High General of the Kabarian army was used to life being a certain way. Jecks knew things didn't tend to change when you were at the top of your career. He was wrong. In one moment, because of one small letter, his entire world tilted. Everything was different. Being forced into a marriage he didn't want, with a prince he had nothing in common with, Jecks watched his life crumble around him. Yet, he could do nothing other than go along with the plans for the sake of peace and the thousands of lives at risk in both empires. Calling on the support of his friends, he makes the journey to meet his fianc . Along the way, he meets a man he never expected to find- one he could fall in love with. Battling the enemies intent on stopping the peace deal from going ahead, and his own heart, Jecks steels himself for what the future holds- a life of loneliness and regrets. Forced to confront feelings he can't afford to explore, and fighting to bring peace to both lands, Jecks will stand together with his men and fight for what is right, even if it's sacrificing his own feelings. His duty to Kabaria is more important than the love of a man. With enemies out to stop them, and danger meeting them around every corner, Jecks must learn to trust while ignoring the growing emotions he shouldn't feel. With their goal in sight, Jecks knows he must honor the duty given him, but once he arrives at the castle, he finds his problems have only begun.

Women Writes II is shared experiences from a cross section of women.Jennie Singleton writes from the wisdom of women over 60...Angelia Vernon Menchan brings stories of women over 50Nicole Sharon represents the 40s...Hannah Walker speaks to the twenties and thirties...Together these women share their experiences in hopes someone will be reached and impacted positively.

A beautiful story, about a lonely whale who never gives up.....

Commander Bo'saverin Hevalis, head of the Cobalts, is trying to recover from the injuries he sustained in battle. The enforced downtime is giving him too much time to think, torture for a man of action. The trouble in their sector is weighing heavily on his mind as it seems to be getting ever closer to the demon homeworld. The only good thing is the strange green-haired man he rescued constantly stealing his attention. There is something about Ari that pulls at Bo in a way no other ever has. As the two get to know each other, there is no denying the attraction between them. Bo longs to show Ari a life that he's never had a chance to experience before. Held hostage by his mother, Ari grew up locked away from everything and everyone, only experiencing the world on his compcube and longing to explore what is outside the walls that trap him. Now, living with the demons, he's free to find himself and live his own life and find his passions. Even as feelings grow between Ari and Bo, enemies lurk in the shadows, slowly working to take down the demon leaders and send Ari back to his controlling mother. Bo will face down any danger to prevent Ari being taken from him, allowing them to start the life they both deserve.