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Two panels. On the left is author Andrea Goldsmith wearing all black. She has short curly brown hair and is holding one palm to her chin. On the right is the cover of her boo, "The Buried Life' that has a profile cut out of a woman's face and upper body. Inside of which is the sea. The Buried Life by Andrea Goldsmith
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Book review: The Buried Life, Andrea Goldsmith

Three people form an unlikely bond in this tale about messy relationships across generations.

Two panels. On the left is Madeleine Watts, who has long wavy brown hair. On the right is the cover of her book, 'Elegy, Southwest', which features an empty swimming pool and a stepladder in it.
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Book review: Elegy, Southwest, Madeleine Watts

A road trip that meanders around love and loss.

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We report it – you read it. Keep your eye on this week's top arts news stories.

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Why do we cosy up to crime fiction?

What are some of the tropes of cosy crime fiction and why is it so popular?

Two panels. On the left is Victoria Brownlee, who is smiling and has long brown hair. On the right is the cover of her book, 'Eat Your Heart Out' which is red and has an illustration of a man and a woman facing the sea.
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Book review: Eat Your Heart Out, Victoria Brownlee

A literary amuse-bouche that will leave romance readers happily sated.

Two panels. On the left is Eileen Chong, who has short black hair and is wearing a top with yellow sunflowers. On the right is the cover of her book, 'We Speak of Flowers', which has pink flowers on it.
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Book review: We Speak of Flowers, Eileen Chong

A masterful collection that succeeds as an outpouring of love and exploration of grief.

Two panels. On the left is author Mandy Beaumont, who has short blonde hair. On the right is the cover of her book, 'The Thrill of It', which features a woman at the window of her house. She and the house are in shadow.
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Book review: The Thrill of It, Mandy Beaumont

If you like realistically depicted horror in your detective fiction, this book is for you.

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So you've signed the contract and handed in your manuscript … now what?

What are some of the processes your manuscript will go through before it is published?

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Opportunities and awards

The Lighthouse Award and Australian Life photography competition open now, plus the winner of the Peter Porter Poetry Prize and…

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