writing and publishing
Book review: Beam of Light, John Kinsella
John Kinsella creates characters who are intensely, recognisably human in his collection of short stories.
Book review: Mural, Stephen Downes
A charming psychopath beguiles with his anecdotes.
Book review: The Infant Vine, Isabella G Mead
This debut collection of poetry plays with the intersection between motherhood and the natural world.
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.
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?
Book review: Highway 13, Fiona McFarlane
Brilliant stories about ordinary people all connected to a series of crimes.
Stella goes to Brisbane
Stella now heads over to Queensland to curate a free, one-day writers' festival.
Dunkeld Writers Festival – why would you want to be anywhere else?
This weekend's Dunkeld Writers Festival will explore the landscape and the memories it holds.
2024 Prime Minister's Literary Awards shortlists
Find out the shortlisted titles of the Prime Minister's Literary Awards across six categories.
Book review: The Book of Elsewhere, Keanu Reeves and China Miéville
The film star and award-winning writer collaborate on a novel that successfully fleshes out Keanu Reeves’ 'BRZRKR' comic book universe.