writing and publishing
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.
Book review: Always Will Be, Mykaela Saunders
Speculative fiction that foregrounds the Indigenous experience.
Book review: Kind of, Sort of, Maybe, But Probably Not, Imbi Neeme
A quirky novel that explores – among other things – the condition of misophonia.
Book review: What I Would Do to You, Georgia Harper
What would you do if faced with the shocking conundrum explored here?
Overseas literary residences: inspiration will last longer than the trip
What are some of the benefits and challenges of applying for an overseas literary residence?
Book review: The Silver River, Jim Moginie
A memoir from Midnight Oil's founding member explores Australia's shameful past adoption practices.
Book review: Appreciation, Liam Pieper
A confusing and, at times, ill-paced romp.
Book review: Lead Us Not, Abbey Lay
What happens when a friend ghosts you and you have no idea why?