I am Dionie McNair with several alter egos: as writers, Cassandra Hawke and Emily Tyler, and as Mum, Grandma, friend and fur baby mum and just to mix it up once year, I am Father Christmas. 

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I was born and grew up in the seaside town of Port Lincoln in South Australia. I was supposed to be named Cassandra but when my life was saved at birth by a wonderful doctor named Dion I was honoured to be named Dionie instead. I now live in beautiful Adelaide, the ‘City of Churches’ and capital city of South Australia.

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You are probably wondering why I have called my website The Eclectic Creative. Well, it’s a reflection of who I am and have always been: a person with a wide variety of interests, talents and abilities. I could never and still can’t seem to focus on just one thing. I don’t think I could ever be a ‘specialist’ in just one subject. I call myself a ‘jack of all trades, master of none’ but I do like to think that what I offer is of a high standard.

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I began writing as a child but didn’t receive much encouragement from family or teachers so withdrew into the closet and didn’t come back out until I was 29 and wrote a 100,000 word family saga by hand then transcribed it on an old portable type writer. I finally submitted it to a publisher and received my first rejection. I finally revealed my accomplishment to a group of wonderful writers, called ‘Eyre Writers’. This was my safe haven and nourishment for my soul and my writing. 

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In 1995 circumstances had me embarking on a new life. I went to university and entered the workforce in the not-for-profit sector. My writing to a place on the back burner, but in 2011 when I was made redundant from a job I loved came back to my writing with fresh eyes, new experiences and enthusiasm. While caring for my aging mum I set about becoming a published author. 

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I now have several novels published, work in aged care and continue to turn my hand to a variety of activities. 

I am the proud and inspired mother of three gown up children, and loving Grandma to four grandchildren. Spending time with family and friends as an essential part of my life. 

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When I have free time I enjoy creating Fabergé eggs, drawing & painting, gardening, reading, various crafts and going out for coffee or dinner. 

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Browse through my site, learn more about me, my view of the world through my blog, and read about my books to see if any take your fancy. 

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It will never be hum drum, or boring, so take a peek, drop me a line or buy a book.

 

Regards

Dionie