Hello, and welcome!
I’m Sonia Bavistock, a women’s mentor and writer who has been writing about herself on the internet from way back when blogs were at the height of their popularity and it was totally normal to share everything about yourself online… and people actually wanted to read about you!
Looks like the renaissance is here, my friends.
I have felt the pull back to long form writing about my journey through womanhood, and the world of my work. But not out in noisy public spaces: it had to be somewhere quiet, safe and sacred. Which is how I found my way here, and this is the beautiful result, that I am so happy to share with you.
This is Auteur.
There is a story behind the name (which I’ll share with you in the first official piece), but in the meantime here are some of its definitions:
1960s: from French, literally ‘author’.
A film director who influences their films so much that they rank as their author.
An artist (such as a musician or writer) whose style and practice are distinctive.
Auteur is an ever-evolving anthology of the exploration and expression of self.
A rich tapestry of tales written through the lens of lived experience.
A glimpse into the heart, soul and mind of a woman in this lifetime.
That woman is me. That woman is you. That woman is us.
And these stories have been published especially for you.
To sit down and savour in sacred personal moments – for you to “borrow” from the shelves – to lose yourself in… and find yourself again. And again. And again.
To meet yourself in your own truth, through the sharing of mine.
To remember your richness through reflection.
To share connection and wisdom through the feminine art of storytelling.
Due to the intimate and personal nature of the stories that will be shared within Auteur, all future pieces will be available only to paying subscribers.
Your subscription to Auteur gives you access to:
Exclusive long form written pieces, not published in full anywhere else
Audio commentary to give you the story behind the story
Bespoke self-inquiry journal prompts for you at the end of every piece
Conversation and community in the comments section of each post
The investment is $25 AUD per month / $250 AUD for the year.
And if you’d like to read more of my writing (for free), you can find me on Instagram here and you can join my mailing list here.