It's election day in America and I'm about to go spend the day at MoMA. People seem a little anxious; here on the east coast they've just been through Sandy and New York City is only just beginning to get back to normal. Last night it was very loud on the Lower East Side when … Continue reading New York, New York
Self-indulgence
Observations, rants, fun stuff, links…
Going to America
Feels strange that I'm flying to the US tomorrow as I sit here glued to live feeds from Hurricane Sandy. I'm due to arrive in Dallas on Wednesday afternoon, then fly straight to Atlanta. But it probably depends how far inland/south the storm comes. I'm a bit worried as I'm due at a conference at … Continue reading Going to America
Online writing at Offset Fest
Just a quick missive, I'll post another author interview in the coming days... The Offset Creative Arts Festival is coming up in Melbourne, and I'm on a panel about online writing. The details are below and places are limited so email john.weldon@vu.edu.au to book. It's free. Write Online Sat 20 Oct, 10am to 11:30am Footscray Community … Continue reading Online writing at Offset Fest
On blogging, social media, reading & writing
I was recently interviewed by David Minh Tran at The Signal Express, a publication by Express Media. He asked me about my long-term blogging life, my thoughts on social media, my short stories, and he asked some very tricky questions about favourite books and authors. You can check it out here. Express Media are a great organisation, I've … Continue reading On blogging, social media, reading & writing
A character unearthed in family history
I was in Wollongong late last week for a lovely service for my grandmother, attended by much of her family, including her brother, nieces and cousins from Captain's Flat, NSW. I learnt so much more about my Nanna, particularly through hearing stories about her father, a family legend, 'Bullocky' Bill Thompson. But I'm not going … Continue reading A character unearthed in family history
Qantas SOYA People’s Choice: love me love me love me
Earlier this year I entered the Qantas Spirit of Youth Awards in the Written Word category. I was highly commended, which was lovely—something to put on the CV—but now I have a chance at the People's Choice Award, which comes with a flight voucher (which would truly come in handy). If you're a fan of my writing, … Continue reading Qantas SOYA People’s Choice: love me love me love me
What can a photograph tell us?
Did you hear the news about the daguerreotype that is potentially an image of Emily Dickinson? It's only the second known photograph of the reclusive poet, and it's a very striking image. For some reason I am so drawn to it, and I can't figure out why. Is it because she was so enigmatic, that … Continue reading What can a photograph tell us?
Aside
Friends, due to a pretty severe head cold and MWF, I probably won't be updating LiteraryMinded with anything original until next week. I'll be reading, planning and (when my brain works) cutting a chapter of my thesis into a paper for a conference in the US in November. Hope you've been enjoying the MWF blog posts, more … Continue reading Aside
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
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