Writing and Publishing
Book review: Darkness for Light by Emma Viskic
The third thriller in the Caleb Zelic series portrays Caleb’s deafness skilfully but relies too much on its predecessors.
Book review: Ten Doors Down by Robert Tickner
The brutalities of an immoral system and the power of a mother’s love are brought into harrowing relief in this…
Book review: The Lotus Eaters by Emily Clements
Melbourne-based memoirist Emily Clements delivers a complex examination of female autonomy and desire.
Book review: The Medicine by Karen Hitchcock
Karen Hitchcock’s insights into the healthcare system are refreshingly pragmatic, both compassionate and dispassionate.
Book review: A Couple of Things Before the End by Sean O’Beirne
Sean O’Beirne’s short story collection shows that Australian voices can be dangerous, refreshing, and funny.
Book review: Euphoria Kids by Alison Evans
Evans’s third novel is a magical exploration of friendship between trans teens.
Cultivating resilience in the face of chaos (from the archives)
Connectedness, self-care, a playful outlook and finding meaning in difficult experiences can help you bounce back from setbacks.
Book review: Field of Poppies by Carmel Bird
A gentle allegory for the notion that the good life goes on – for the privileged, at least.
Some solutions to the world of the disappearing arts
With the Arts disappearing as a Federal Government department title, David Pledger looks around the world to see how other…
Open Letter to the media on climate change denial
A group of writers calling themselves Writing for the Environment – organised by Alys Jackson, Leah Kaminsky and Gretchen Miller…