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Women’s voices writ large and amplified

NewSouth Publishing has always been a supporter of women and their impact on Australian society.

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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?

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Book review: Eat Your Heart Out, Victoria Brownlee

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

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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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Book review: Water Moon, Samantha Sotto Yambao

A dreamy and fantastical tale about choices made and not made.

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Book review: The Best Australian Science Writing 2024, Jackson Ryan and Carl Smith (editors)

Now in its 14th iterative, the anthology continues to bring forth a new array of science writing.

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Book review: The House of Rural Realness, Curtis Campbell

A story of growing up, friendships, and fierce drag in a rural town. 

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Book review: Cold Truth, Ashley Kalagian Blunt

The freezing temperature is not the only thing that will send chills along your spine.

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New writing program for Pasifika-Australian authors

A project set to amplify the voices of Pasifika-Australians.

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Book review: I'll Never Call Him Dad Again, Caroline Darian

In a book written prior to Dominique Pelicot's criminal convictions, his daughter reveals the effects of his horrific crimes on…

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