Writing and Publishing
Book review: The Crag, Claire Sutherland
A murder mystery set against the cliff faces of Mount Arapiles in Victoria brings new meaning to the term 'cliff-hanger'.
Book review: The Glass Islands, Mark Heyward
Spanning memoir, travelogue and historical non-fiction, The Glass Islands explores a life swapped from Tasmania to Lombok, Indonesia. Â
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Working with illustrators in children's literature
What are some of the processes behind collaborating with illustrators when you are writing a book?
Praiseworthy indeed: Alexis Wright wins Miles Franklin Award 2024
Alexis Wright wins the most prestigious literary prize in Australia for the second time.
Book review: Everyone on Mars, Larry Buttrose
A mixed bag of yarns set after the human colonisation of Mars.
Book review: All You Took From Me, Lisa Kenway
Once begun, this psychological thriller is hard to put down.
Book review: Dirrayawadha, Anita Heiss
The prolific author returns to the Frontier Wars in this epic Australian fiction.
Book review: The Shortest History of Music, Andrew FordÂ
Andrew Ford’s new book is stunningly comprehensive, but its academic tone would be a daunting slog for the average reader.
Opportunities and awards
Regional Landscape Prize call-out, invitation to take part in queer photoshoot, plus winners of Queensland Premier's Drama Awards and finalists…