Mabel Gibson never thought about being a writer, yet she has now published her debut book, Crybaby, which chronicles her life from the age of two to 24. The 25-year-old Yamatji woman found herself enrolling in a writing course through circumstance, and her intention was to fill a bit of “extra time” while pursuing her psychology studies. However, she soon discovered that she had a passion for creative writing. • The more Gibson wrote, the more she loved it, and before she knew it, she had enrolled in a writing course through the University of Western Australia’s creative writing subject.
• Her intention was to drop the subject once her psychology studies increased, but she found herself hooked on the creative writing subject.
• The book, Crybaby, is a collection of what Gibson calls’micro-memoirs,’ which explore mental health, love, loss, and identity.
• The book chronicles Gibson’s life between the ages of two and 24, growing up across Albany, Geraldton, and Perth.
Gibson’s journey to becoming a published author was not an easy one. She had to navigate through her own doubts and fears, but with the encouragement of her creative writing lecturer, Linda Martin, she was able to stay the course. Martin, who also co-owns a publishing house, West Australian publishing house Night Parrot Press, played a crucial role in Gibson’s writing journey. • Martin encouraged Gibson to keep writing, and the conversations they had about the next generation of First Nations writing inspired her approach to the project.
• The conversations with Martin also sparked Gibson’s idea of writing about her own experiences and identity.
• The book, Crybaby, is not just about Gibson’s life but also about the experiences of a First Nations girl growing up in the 21st century.
Gibson’s writing style is unique and honest. She describes her story as an honest and true reflection on her life. The book, Crybaby, explores mental health, love, loss, and identity, and it is a collection of what Gibson calls’micro-memoirs.’
• The book is a collection of what Gibson calls’micro-memoirs,’ which are short stories that explore the complexities of mental health, love, and loss.
• Gibson’s approach to writing is to explore the normal experiences of a First Nations girl growing up in the 21st century.
• The book is not just about Gibson’s life but also about the experiences of a First Nations girl growing up in the 21st century.
Gibson’s talks at the First Nations Writers Festival in May will be an important opportunity for her to establish herself as a writer. She hopes that her invitation to the event will help her to build a platform as a writer and to share her stories with a wider audience. • Gibson’s invitation to the event is an important opportunity for her to establish herself as a writer.
• She hopes that her invitation will help her to build a platform as a writer and to share her stories with a wider audience.
• The event will provide her with a chance to connect with other writers and to share her experiences and ideas.
Gibson’s long-term goal is to help tell the stories of people who may never have had the opportunity to be published. She wants to share the stories of her family and other First Nations people who have been marginalized or excluded from the writing scene. • Gibson’s long-term goal is to help tell the stories of people who may never have had the opportunity to be published.
• She wants to share the stories of her family and other First Nations people who have been marginalized or excluded from the writing scene.
• She hopes that her writing will help to break down the barriers that have prevented many Indigenous Australians from becoming published writers.
In conclusion, Mabel Gibson’s journey to becoming a published author has been a long and winding road. With the encouragement of her creative writing lecturer, Linda Martin, and her own determination, she was able to stay the course and achieve her dream. Gibson’s writing style is unique and honest, and her book, Crybaby, is a testament to her passion and dedication to her craft. • Gibson’s writing style is unique and honest.
• Her book, Crybaby, is a testament to her passion and dedication to her craft.
• Gibson’s journey to becoming a published author is a reminder that with hard work and perseverance, anyone can achieve their dreams.

“I feel like I’ve accomplished something I never thought I would do.