The Bard from Ballarat collections were birthed after being medically retired by the age of 30. Seeking a way to be self sufficient and remain a constructive member of society Volume 1 was soft launched in early 2013. With interest growing in both the photos and poems, Volume 2 was collated late 2013 and both were officially launched in November 2013. Each of these volumes are hand numbered and limited to 1,000 copies. Working with a local printer these beautifully presented books contain photos and poems capturing moments in time mixing real experience with poetic licence from over a decade of travel both in Australia and abroad. This international edition was released in January 2014 and combines Volume 1 & 2 into one book. This version is ideal for those prefering the images in matte compared to the glossy print of Volume 1 & 2. Topics covered in the poems include the gravity of the end of life, the beauty of new life, falling in and out of love and meeting muses near and far. Photos featured are from around Australia, USA and Canada. Scheduled for release in the first half of 2014 is a collection of short stories. An audio CD and a play are also in the works.