writing and publishing
Book review: Dirt Poor Islanders, Winnie Dunn
Winnie Dunn's debut is the first novel to explore the diffusion of a Tongan-Australian culture.
Book review: The White Cockatoo Flowers: Stories, Ouyang Yu
'The White Cockatoo Flowers; Stories' is the first collection of stories published by Chinese-Australian author Ouyang Yu in English.
Book review: Out-Side: Queer Words and Art From Regional Victoria, Edited by Michael Earp
A wide range of queer writers and artists offer eclectic contributions to this anthology.
Book review: Deep Water, James Bradley
A hugely impressive work that deserves and demands attention.
Book review: The Beauties, Lauren Chater
An historical fiction set in the 17th century about female agency, art and power.
Book trailers: moveable blurbs on screen
Book trailers are visual shortcuts and can be part of a targeted marketing plan.
5 funny Australian books to check out during MICF
As well as seeing funny acts, why not read some funny books?
2024 Stella Prize shortlist announcement
Small press publishing houses dominate the shortlist of this year's Stella Prize.
Live Literature in Australia report
New research about the live events that bring authors and illustrators to the community has been released.
Book review: Cool Water, Myfanwy Jones
Fathers and sons and how damage can be inherited.