There is a variety of stories: two written from the perspective of young protagonists, the rest adult. But it is not a children's book.
"My inspiration comes from settings, memories … I had horses growing up, and one of the stories is about a horse, or someone's affection for a horse, but it was triggered by an experience I had going out with someone from the camera club to a gallery and seeing this picture of someone leading a horse along a country road.
"The feeling I had was one of nostalgia, because I had to give up my horses when I moved into town. That created a story."
She also used a real-life tragedy and used writer's licence to create a happy ending.
"It's nice to be able to do that: you've got that freedom to reshape a memory."
One of her stories was inspired by a strawberry patch in her own yard; some by observations of people.
"You draw from your experience, you write what you know, then you go into what you don't know."
Did You See the Love? is a book of short stories by Mary Ann Lamont.
The book has been printed by H&A Print with editorial assistance and design support from Jen Falconer. Author photo by Sandra van der Lubbe.
The book is available at Paige's Book Gallery in Guyton St, retailing at $22.99.
