This is the first in a series called Whisky Literature (combining two loves), where I will muse on literature, discuss recent reads, or read aloud over a dram of whisky. This episode features Ardbeg Uigeadail and the books Deeper Water by Jessie Cole, The Empress Lover by Linda Jaivin, and Tampa by Alissa Nutting, with mention … Continue reading Whisky Literature: I’m playing with video again
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Reading for pleasure
The last week of my overseas trip and the week to come (in Fremantle for my best friend's wedding) were and are my final weeks of leave from Uni, so I was keen to sneak in some 'pleasure reading', which basically means that I don't take notes. Nonetheless I wanted to share with you some … Continue reading Reading for pleasure
Interview with Paul Murphy, book trailer specialist
In the past few months Paul Murphy has been kindly forwarding me his book trailers. I visited his website, http://www.booktease.com.au, and was impressed by the range and quality of his work in this emerging field. In our visually aligned and keyboard-bound culture, book trailers will increasingly play an important role in drawing readers to the … Continue reading Interview with Paul Murphy, book trailer specialist
Brows will be lifted…
* New short story of mine in The Lifted Brow 6: Atlas, being launched this Friday! My story 'Obsolescence' is a bit of a dark, modern fable set in Bergen, Norway, where my relatives are from. The issue is going to be awesome, with a piece of writing about every country in the world (not … Continue reading Brows will be lifted…
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