This is cross-posted from the Melbourne Writers Festival 2012 blog. The Liner Notes spoken word event (run by Babble) is always a festival highlight for me, and this year a bunch of writers, poets et al are set to rock our worlds with an interpretation of David Bowie's album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders … Continue reading Freak out in a moonage daydream: Sean M Whelan on Liner Notes
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Bustin’ makes me feel good: Geek Mook
Geek Mook (Vignette Press) has now been released, with my essay 'Bustin' makes me feel good'. Can you guess what it's about? Maybe the picture of me from the launch to the left here will help. Or this. Or this. The Mook features stories, poetry and articles on everything 'geek'-related, from Star Trek to coding, pro-wrestling, gaming, steam punk, Twitter, … Continue reading Bustin’ makes me feel good: Geek Mook
Marilyn Monroe died 50 years ago + my favourite books about Marilyn
I've been thinking about Marilyn, particularly because she was born in the same year as my grandmother who just passed away. My Nanna had a whole 50 years more of life. She wasn't famous but she had a loving family (something Marilyn lacked and longed for). Arthur Miller said: 'To understand Marilyn best, you have to … Continue reading Marilyn Monroe died 50 years ago + my favourite books about Marilyn
QLD Poetry Festival: introducing a.rawlings
The Queensland Poetry Festival runs from 24 to 26 August 2012. This year, I’d like to introduce you to Arts QLD Poet-in-Residence, the Canadian poet, sonic art-maker and multidisciplinary artist a.rawlings. During her residency in Queensland angela rawlings (known as a.rawlings) will be harvesting sound from the local environment for a project called Sound Poetry … Continue reading QLD Poetry Festival: introducing a.rawlings
Bits & bobs: Prime Minister’s Literary Awards, Kibble & Dobbie
As you may have seen, my Melbourne Writers Fest pre-festival blogging is in full swing. I'll be cross-posting some of the longer posts over here, but do check in on the blog for Steph Convery and Mark Welker's posts, too, and to find out more about the festival. And please do come along to the … Continue reading Bits & bobs: Prime Minister’s Literary Awards, Kibble & Dobbie
The Dinner by Herman Koch reviewed in the Australian
My review of black satire The Dinner, by Dutch author Herman Koch, has been published in the Australian. You can read the review here (it doesn't seem to be pay-walled). — Just wanted to let you all know I've been away all week with my family—sad circumstances, but we're all OK—and I'm very busy over the next … Continue reading The Dinner by Herman Koch reviewed in the Australian
Geek Mook launch; Killings interview
Geeks! My latest published piece is an essay on Ghostbusters, in Geek Mook, to be launched at Bella Union bar, Trade's Hall, on 13 July. See the invite on Facebook. Pretty sure I'll be dressed up and reading a snippet from my essay, so do come along and ask me if you can please see the storage facility Mr Venkman. … Continue reading Geek Mook launch; Killings interview
Behind the scenes
I've just put some 'behind the scenes' pics from A Drink with Chris Flynn up on my Facebook page. Enjoy!
Bits & bobs: support the Queensland Literary Awards, MWF blogging
In response to QLD Premier Campbell Newman's axing of the Premier's Literary Awards, a passionate group of people have rallied together to make sure a version of the awards is still going ahead: the Queensland Literary Awards. The judges are hard at work and now they're looking for some financial support so that the winning … Continue reading Bits & bobs: support the Queensland Literary Awards, MWF blogging
LiteraryMinded does Sydney Film Festival 2012
I'm officially on holidays (though still doing some reviews etc.) and enjoying the Sydney Film Festival, good friends, whisky bars... I'm not sure if I'll blog (at length) about the fest. I've set two activities instead. The main one is to take something from the film I've just seen and write something creative from it. So … Continue reading LiteraryMinded does Sydney Film Festival 2012
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