I returned from seven weeks of gallivanting abroad to several emails* about something called GenreCon, which will take place next week from October 11 to 13 at the State Library of Queensland. I hadn't heard of this before, which is probably not surprising as it seems to be a new event. As you've probably guessed … Continue reading Monday musings on Australian literature: GenreCon
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Monday musings on Australian literature: Qantas flight-length book deal
Some of you have probably sussed that Whispering Gums is not at her usual desk - and you'd be right. I've been travelling since mid-August, mostly in Europe, and will be back home in early October. I had hoped to read some books and write reviews while on the road, but somehow the reviews haven't … Continue reading Monday musings on Australian literature: Qantas flight-length book deal
Monday musings on Australian literature: Let’s get physical – The High Country
This, my third Let's Get Physical post, is once again about a region that's not too far from me - the Australian High Country. When most people think of Australia, they think - at least I believe they do - of deserts and beaches, of red earth and golden sand. But, Australia does have a … Continue reading Monday musings on Australian literature: Let’s get physical – The High Country
Monday musings on Australian literature: Let’s get physical – The Monaro
For my second Let's Get Physical post, I thought I'd stay in my local region. The Monaro is a large region in southeastern New South Wales, extending from the southern and eastern boundaries of Canberra down to the Victorian border, and bounded on the east and west by mountain ranges. Much of it is treeless … Continue reading Monday musings on Australian literature: Let’s get physical – The Monaro
Monday Musings on Australian Literature Special: Book Giveaway Winners
Two weeks ago I announced my first blog giveaway, courtesy the generosity of Irma Gold, editor of the Canberra Centenary anthology, The invisible thread. Irma offered me two copies to give away, both signed by most of the authors represented in the anthology - and who are still living of course! Entries closed midnight, AEST, … Continue reading Monday Musings on Australian Literature Special: Book Giveaway Winners
Monday musings on Australian literature: Let’s get physical – Canberra
Today's post is the first in a little sub-series of occasional posts containing physical descriptions of places in Australia. This series is not going to be analytical or comprehensive but is intended simply to share descriptions that I like, that make me laugh, or that I think are interesting. My plan is to keep commentary … Continue reading Monday musings on Australian literature: Let’s get physical – Canberra
Monday Musings on Australian Literature Special: a Book Giveaway
Actually, the exciting thing is that this is not A book giveaway, as I have TWO books to give away. And, not only are there two books, but the books are signed by multiple authors! Intrigued? Then read on … As many of you know this year is Canberra’s centenary. And, if you’ve been reading … Continue reading Monday Musings on Australian Literature Special: a Book Giveaway
Monday musings on Australian literature: Writing the Australian landscape (2)
In this week's Monday Musings*, I plan to continue last week's discussion of some of the ideas that arose from the National Library of Australia's Writing the Australian Landscape conference. But first, I'll recap the two questions posed by the keynote speakers: Day 1, author Murray Bail suggested that only when we are at ease … Continue reading Monday musings on Australian literature: Writing the Australian landscape (2)
Monday musings on Australian literature: Writing the Australian landscape
Wide Brown Land (National Arboretum) This weekend just gone I had the privilege - well, I paid to go, but still it was a privilege - to attend a conference at the National Library of Australia titled Writing the Australian landscape. You can see why I had to go ... wild brumbies couldn't keep me … Continue reading Monday musings on Australian literature: Writing the Australian landscape
Monday musings on Australian literature: Best Young Australian Novelists
Back in May, the Sydney Morning Herald (SMH) announced its Best Young Australian Novelists awards. They have been doing this for 17 years, though I only became aware of them a few years ago. They are usually announced at or to coincide with the Sydney Writers Festival. The judges this year were Marc McEvoy, SMH … Continue reading Monday musings on Australian literature: Best Young Australian Novelists
