Sandcastles & Scribbles

Musings and Stories by Rochelle Sewell

Welcome

Welcome to my home. I’m a New Zealand writer with a passion for storytelling. Here’s the place to find my published work. You’ll find my musings too, as I share tales of life in Aotearoa & our family adventures.

Thanksgiving

December 1, 2020

Thanksgiving may be a North American tradition, but it feels like a familiar acquaintance from the past. One we should get to know better. The notion of pulling together family and friends, celebrating togetherness around wholesome food, and doing nothing more than stopping to give thanks. That feels like the perfect picture for a Christmas … More Thanksgiving

Sequels are Never the Same

September 2, 2020

It felt harder this time. After having our freedom and waving our flag as the victorious underdog. Before we were thrust back into battle. We’ve been released again this week. Well sort of. But as our honourable pink haired microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles says; “this is a tricky virus”. The weather didn’t help. The onset of … More Sequels are Never the Same

Rona’s Back

August 13, 2020

The warnings came through when we were watching Netflix. Gripped by a dark police drama where the female lead rebounds between hero and protagonist, we both ignored the persistent pings on our phones. Until eventually we realised something was up. Our Prime Minister was late to her press conference. She looked more exhausted this time … More Rona’s Back