I reviewed Owls Do Cry by Janet Frame (released with a new foreword by Margaret Drabble in the Text Classics series) for Readings Monthly, with the book still ringing in my head (hence the style of the review). When I read Frame I am reminded, too, that a writer might deliberately eschew grammar rules, in aid of rhythm or … Continue reading Review: Owls Do Cry by Janet Frame in Readings Monthly
Margaret Drabble
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 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
