Tim Reeves’ The Death of Dr Duncan is the first account in 50 years to examine in detail Dr Duncan the man, his killing and its investigation, and the gay law reform it precipitated. In this guest post, Tim describes a chance finding which shed new light on Dr Duncan’s personality. Read on below.
Continue readingAuthor Stephen Orr's recent relocation to Albury has reignited a fascination with, and connection to, Australia artist Russell Drysdale. In this guest post, Stephen writes about Albury, about Drysdale, and their connection to Stephen's novel Incredible Floridas. Read on below.
Continue readingWe're thrilled to be able to announce the winner of the very first Wakefield Weekly Writing Competition: Cheryl Williss. Cheryl's response to the prompt 'Moving Around' has it all: astronauts, spirits, and a healthy dose of nostalgia for Adelaide in the late 60s. Read Cheryl's winning entry below.
Continue readingIn our author interview series RAPID FIRE, we’re getting to know our authors a little better by throwing a few quick questions at them. Next up to the plate is Wendy Scarfe, author of One Bright Morning. Set in Darwin in 1941, against the backdrop of war and the eventual bombing of Darwin, One Bright Morning is a story of love, hope, and finding peace in relationships. Read on to discover what books Wendy considers the greatest influence…
Continue readingAndrew Roff's debut short-story collection, The Teeth of a Slow Machine, is a daring, irreverent exploration of the conundrums of contemporary life, and what it means to be a human. In this guest post, Andrew takes us through the design process for the cover of his collection. Many thanks to the covers' designer, Duncan Blachford of Typography Studio, who has generously allowed us to reproduce some of his early cover concepts. Read on to see the…
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