Hello dear friends and supporters,

I’m reaching out to ask for your help to bring a long-held dream to life.

I’ve been invited to self-publish my first book — a deeply personal collection of poetry paired with original music.

To make this happen, I need to raise money, to cover the full publishing package. As a 71-year-old artist living on a pension and managing everyday expenses like rent, food, and fuel, I simply can’t meet this cost on my own.

My creative journey spans decades as a musician, private tutor, and kinesiologist, shaped by rich life experiences — from raising two children as a single parent to navigating the fires and lockdowns that interrupted my music releases in 2019–2022.

In 2021, I finally launched two albums of original songs and piano compositions. I’ve also shared my poetry in live performances — most recently at CoCo in Cobargo, NSW, where I was honoured to perform alongside poet and actor William Zappa, accompanied by the talented Lee Primer. The response was heartfelt and encouraging.

This book is the culmination of that journey — a weaving of words and music born of resilience, reflection, and creativity.

If you feel moved to support this project, any contribution is deeply appreciated. Everyone who donates will receive a copy of the finished book and music as a token of my gratitude.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping me share this work with the world. Your support truly means everything.

With love and appreciation,

Kelesi