Thank you, whoever you are, for renewing my Writers Vic membership for the next two years. What an incredibly generous gesture. Since, it seems, you are interested in my work, let me reveal where the manuscript I've just begun is partly set, via Brian Cox: Which is close to: In the realm of the estate … Continue reading Dear anonymous
Author: Angela Meyer (LiteraryMinded)
Enter the joanne burns award: Flashing the Square
This year, along with Richard Holt, I'll be judging the joanne burns award for microfiction and prose poems, tied in with the Flashing the Square project during Melbourne Writers' Festival in August. First prize for a microfiction or prose poem is $300. The winning and shortlisted entries will be published in the Spineless Wonders annual … Continue reading Enter the joanne burns award: Flashing the Square
The Great Unknown authors: Chris Flynn
This is the tenth post published in conjunction with the release of The Great Unknown, where authors share their experience of writing eerie stories for the anthology. The Great Unknown is available from Booktopia, Readings, Avid Reader, Fishpond (free shipping worldwide) and all good bookstores. You might also want to add it to your shelves on Goodreads. Chris Flynn is the author of A Tiger in … Continue reading The Great Unknown authors: Chris Flynn
Profits of Doom by Antony Loewenstein
Melbourne University Publishing 9780522858822 (paperback) 9780522864366 (ebook) August 2013 In Profits of Doom, Antony Loewenstein investigates the effects of predatory, vulture or disaster capitalism on individuals, communities, the environment, and future prospects of entire countries. Loewenstein’s work is powerful because he goes to Afghanistan, Christmas Island, Papua New Guinea, and other places ravaged by greed, … Continue reading Profits of Doom by Antony Loewenstein
Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards 2014
This year, the Premier's Awards were held at Government House, in a palatial room of cream, blue and mint, complete with thrones. I arrived just as the talking began, on a dry, hot Melbourne night, and found a place to stand and fan my face with the nominee form. In the young adult section, Barry … Continue reading Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards 2014
Go Book Yourself
I have a guest post up on the fabulous tumblr Go Book Yourself, which features book recommendations by humans. If you like The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath, you'll like... (click here).
The Great Unknown authors: Helen Richardson
This is the ninth post published in conjunction with the release of The Great Unknown, where authors share their experience of writing eerie stories for the anthology. The Great Unknown is available from Booktopia, Readings, Avid Reader, Fishpond (free shipping worldwide) and all good bookstores. You might also want to add it to your shelves on Goodreads. Helen Richardson is a writer and editor who … Continue reading The Great Unknown authors: Helen Richardson
Perth Writers Festival 2014
I'm excited to be invited back to one of my favourite festivals, Perth Writers Festival, which runs from 20-23 Feb. I'm appearing in one event, chairing two others, and teaching a workshop on flash fiction. Hope to see some of you there? More details on my sessions: Sat 22 Feb 10 am Grand Allusions (free, … Continue reading Perth Writers Festival 2014
The Great Unknown authors: A.S. Patric
This is the eighth post published in conjunction with the release of The Great Unknown, where authors share their experience of writing eerie stories for the anthology. The Great Unknown is available from Booktopia, Readings, Avid Reader, Fishpond (free shipping worldwide) and all good bookstores. You might also want to add it to your shelves on Goodreads. A.S. Patric's excellent third book, Bruno Kramzer, was released … Continue reading The Great Unknown authors: A.S. Patric
The Waterfall by Margaret Drabble
Jane has just has her second child. She is recovering in bed in her too-warm room, dealing with complex feelings of isolation (experiencing both loneliness and a desire to be left alone). Her husband is gone. Her cousin Lucy and her husband James begin to drop in to look after Jane and keep her company. … Continue reading The Waterfall by Margaret Drabble
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