When I started my first book, about halfway through a second book came hurtling down the inspiration channel at me. ​It involved a second set of characters and a story that just wanted to get on the page, so I went with it. Threads were tying together the heroines in both books, even though they go in different directions. To me, it made sense that they become part of a series, so I pondered a name that would encapsulate what they both endured to move on in life. 
Lotus Season resonated well, first the flower which must push through the darkness and mud to blossom, then I added season because I wanted to show that these flowers were blooming. Such incredible beauty that must face adversity to shine was the perfect parallel.
 
Gillian xx

Tumbleweeds

Tumbleweeds float unfettered,
down the once busy streets,
the earth breathes a heavy sigh of relief.

Animals return to fill the
space machines roamed,
engines have halted,
so birdsong takes hold.

People are anxious,
bustling lives stalled,
they don’t know how to live
in a quieter world.

Where to from here?
Do we restart the chaotic game,
or can we incorporate some quiet
and make genuine change.
 
© Gillian Mayne 2020