Writing and Publishing
![Two panels. On the left is a man with white hair and sunglasses and a black shirt standing in front of a landscape. In the right is a cover of a book with 'Beam of Light' and 'John Kinsella' in white font against an image of a heron standing in a multicolour oil slick.](https://www.artshub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/kin2.jpg?w=310)
Book review: Beam of Light, John Kinsella
John Kinsella creates characters who are intensely, recognisably human in his collection of short stories.
![Two panels. On the left is a photo of author Stephen Downes, a man with salt and pepper hair, a white shirt, and dark jumper. On the right is the cover of this book, with 'Murals' in black font against a background of cherubs painted on the walls and ceilings.](https://www.artshub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/ste.jpg?w=310)
Book review: Mural, Stephen Downes
A charming psychopath beguiles with his anecdotes.
![Two panels. On the left is a profile photo of Isabella G Mead. She has brown hair and is wearing a blue patterned top. On the right is the cover of her book, with 'The Infant Vine' in white font against a picture of a brownish plant.](https://www.artshub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/mother.jpg?w=310)
Book review: The Infant Vine, Isabella G Mead
This debut collection of poetry plays with the intersection between motherhood and the natural world.
!['Victorian vampires' wins popular vote at Australian Life photography competition, taken by Chrissie Hall of herself and her two daughters dressed up. The photo sets up the ambiance of a Victorian era home with animal taxidermy, vintage leather sofas and low lighting. The three are depicted wearing black and red gowns and sharp vampire teeth.](https://www.artshub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/Victorian-Vampires-Image-Credit-Chrissie-Hall-e1724734393856.jpg?w=310)
Opportunities and awards
Dark Mofo 2025 call-out, last chance to enter Ulrick and Schubert Photography Award, plus winners of Impact Awards and more!
![The cast of Trent Dalton's Love Stories is preparing for their Brisbane Festival debut.](https://www.artshub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/FG_mJgQQ-e1724718269669.jpeg?w=310)
Trent Dalton's Love Stories – stage adaptation premieres at Brisbane Festival
After the immense success of 'Boy Swallows Universe', Dalton returns to the Brisbane stage with a new theatrical adaptation.
![Here One Moment. Left panel is author shot of middle aged blonde Caucasian woman, wearing open necked white blouse under a dark jacket and smiling at the camera. Right panel is a book cover of a blurry blue background with red spots and some butterflies. here one moment.](https://www.artshub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/moment.jpg?w=310)
Book review: Here One Moment, Liane Moriarty
Liane Moriarty's latest book takes on the big themes of life and death, and looks set to be another bestseller.
![A composite image featuring the covers of a range of Australian books.](https://www.artshub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/file-20240821-19-tt94eo.avif?w=310)
Best Australian books of the 21st century: as chosen by 50Â experts
The Books & Ideas team at 'The Conversation' and their literary friends, list their favourite Australian books of this century.
![Reject a writer. A fuzzy red heart. There are two green trails leaking from its side.](https://www.artshub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/Engin_Akyurt.jpg?w=310)
5 ways to reject a writer if you are the bearer of bad news
When you need to reject a writer, how do you go about it efficiently but without inflicting unnecessary pain?
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This week's arts news and trending topics
We report it – you read it. This week's top arts news stories.
![Two panels. On left is a woman with brown hair, glasses and a stripey blue and white top. On the right is cover of a book with 'Fiona McFarlane' in white font, 'Highway 13 in pink font' overlaid on image of a forest clearing with white birds.](https://www.artshub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/mcf.jpg?w=310)
Book review: Highway 13, Fiona McFarlane
Brilliant stories about ordinary people all connected to a series of crimes.