📢Exciting project by two SPA members! Decameron Journalism, founded by Sam Cox & Danielle Olavario, tells "tales of isolation, solidarity and human experience" during the COVID-19 crisis. Read stories from around the globe at decameronjournalism.com! 👏

#Coronavirus-related concerns in our lives got in the way, but finally, here's a new story for you: Mary and Emma moved to Vietnam together, but as the pandemic spreads across the world, one of them chose to leave, while the other stayed: decameronjournalism.com/stories/emma-m…

In South Korea, things have started to go back to normal. Now, Grace says that they're watching the rest of the world face the #coronavirus pandemic with equal measures concern and bafflement. Read her story: decameronjournalism.com/stories/southk…

For Sophia, forced isolation due to the #coronavirus seems to have relieved an expectancy and, while not relishing in the situation, she seems cosy. Read her story: decameronjournalism.com/stories/sophia…

Marner had to quit her job as a nurse to make sure that her husband stays safe and uninfected during the #coronavirus pandemic. This is their story: decameronjournalism.com/stories/switze…

A former #YoungWriterDelegate Sam Cox has been working on Decameron Journalism, a collaboration collecting #COVID19 tales of isolation, solidarity, and human experience. This has brightened up our morning, give them a follow here -> Decameron Journalism decameronjournalism.com/stories/southk…

“There’s the process of going through the fact that I have to leave my life in Vietnam, leave my friends, leave Emma,” Mary says. “I’m mourning that loss of time that I had there.” Read more: decameronjournalism.com/stories/emma-m…

The once-thronged roads were empty, as reality had set in for its vibrant inhabitants. The thriving hotels that once made up entire districts had transformed into derelict, modern monoliths. Read more about Gabriel from Brazil: decameronjournalism.com/stories/brazil

"Believing all experiences are equal, we hope to capture the humanity between the lines of the history books." Decameron Journalism is a great project from Danielle Olavario and one of the 2019 Irish Writers Centre #YoungWriterDelegates at our festival, Sam Cox. decameronjournalism.com

“You’re like, ‘Okay, I have trouble breathing. Is it because of my anxiety, or is it because I have the virus? What is going on? Am I contagious? Am I giving this to my parents? What am I doing?’” Read more about giulia’s story: bit.ly/2y4BY1y #coronavirus

Danielle Olavario is collecting personal stories about life during the pandemic. She asked me to share my experience and worded it beautifully. Thanks again for listening to my rambling thoughts!

Decameron Journalism good luck with your new venture in these strange times your reflections will help us make sense of it all Action Ireland Trust Portmarnock CS

Four months ago, Australia was dealing with a different kind of catastrophe. But now, the images of burned koala bears seem a distant happening compared to videos of vacant streets. 👇Read about the Bennett family: bit.ly/3cKPMNG

As an extrovert, Alex See from #HongKong thrives off of social interactions. So how is he dealing with the #coronavirus lockdowns? bit.ly/2KG3Lsd

ICYMI: Sam Cox and I were on Dublin City FM talking to Mediascope's Ellen Gunning about Decameron Journalism. We talked about our process, how the project started, and how we, personally, are dealing with the pandemic. You can listen to it here: bit.ly/38BfDGV

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