Writing and Publishing
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 Ford
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…
Is romantasy killing Australian literature?
An explosion in the romantasy genre, led by authors such as Sarah J Maas and the influence of TikTok, is…
What skills do journalists have to weather the storm of redundancy?
Things are not looking good for journalism, but this doesn't mean journalists have to drown with the current.
Book review: The Echoes, Evie Wyld
Family secrets unravel after death and the haunting of the afterlife.
Book review: Under a Rock, Chris Stein
A fascinating if enigmatic memoir from Blondie's guitarist and co-founder.
Book review: Queen Macbeth, Val McDermid
A revisionist account that focuses on Lady Macbeth rather than her husband.
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