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Two panels. The main one is of author Nardi Simpson who has short brown hair and is wearing big orange earrings. Her book, 'The Belburd' is a landscape bathed in shades of blue.
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Book review: The Belburd, Nardi Simpson

A lyrical, multi-stranded novel about connection to Country.

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Samantha Harvey wins Booker Prize 2024

A surprise winner in this year's award is out of this world.

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5 unexpected truths of being a published author

Here are some surprising facts about being in print for the very first time.

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Opportunities and awards

National Photographic Portrait Prize entries open, plus winners of the CGA Rising Stars, finalists of the SA Ruby Awards and…

Two panels. On left is black and white photo of Lech Blaine. he has dark hair and a beard. He's smiling. On the right is the cover of his book: Australian Gospel. It's suffused with yellow light and features two young kids on the top left and the top right.
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Book review: Australian Gospel: A Family Saga, Lech Blaine

Two Australian families go to war over their biological/foster offspring.

Two panels. On the left is black and white photo of Rosalie Ham, who has short brown hair. On the right is the cover photo of her book 'Molly' that feature a dressmaker's mannequin wearing a pink corset.
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Book review: Molly, Rosalie Ham

A compelling prequel to Rosalie Ham's bestseller 'The Dressmaker'.

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Self-publishing in Australia: everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask

Taylor Swift's decision to self-publish has shone a spotlight on self-publishing in Australia – as the industry continues to gain…

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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.

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Top 5 misconceptions about being a published author

Five myths about being an author exposed.

Two panels. On the left is author Shaun Micallef wearing a brown leather jacket over a blue shirt. On the right is the cover of his book, 'Slivers, shards and skerricks'. He's wearing a tuxedo.
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Book review: Slivers, Shards and Skerricks, Shaun Micallef

An erudite, insightful and witty collection of entertaining bits and pieces.

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