It's the last month of winter, and I can't wait for it to be over. It's been colder than usual here (though not as cold as some of your experience in winter I realise). However, I do like the Six Degrees meme, so let's get straight to it. If you don't know how this #SixDegrees … Continue reading Six degrees of separation, FROM The safekeep TO …
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Six degrees of separation, FROM Theory & practice TO …
Well, I am back down south, experiencing a colder than average start to the winter, which I do NOT like. However, I do like the Six Degrees meme, so let's get straight to it. If you don't know how this #SixDegrees meme works, please check Kate's blog - booksaremyfavouriteandbest. The first rule is that Kate … Continue reading Six degrees of separation, FROM Theory & practice TO …
Six degrees of separation, FROM All fours TO …
Well, this Six Degrees I am in the wilds of north Queensland, somewhere in Cape York. I scheduled this two weeks ago, as I was expecting reception to be poor. I hope to visit your chains, but if I don't for a few days, you will know why! Now, let's just get going ... but … Continue reading Six degrees of separation, FROM All fours TO …
Six degrees of separation, FROM Rapture TO …
Well, unusually, this Six Degrees crept up on me! So, it will be a quick one as it's election day here in Australia, and I have things to do, places to be, and events to watch. Now, let's just get going ... but first, if you don't know how the #SixDegrees meme works, please check … Continue reading Six degrees of separation, FROM Rapture TO …
Monday musings on Australian literature: 1952 in fiction (2), a national stocktaking
I said in last week's Monday Musing, which was dedicated to (Kaggsy's Bookish Rambling) and Simon's (Stuck in a Book) 1952 "Year Club", that I wouldn't write about the ongoing issue of journalists and academics feeling the need to defend Australian literature, because I've discussed it before. However, I did read an interesting article on … Continue reading Monday musings on Australian literature: 1952 in fiction (2), a national stocktaking
Kylie Tennant, The face of despair (#Review, #1952 Club)
Once again, as I've been doing for most to the Year Clubs, I am using it as an opportunity to read an Australian short story, usually from one of my anthologies. For 1952, however, the anthologies came up empty, but I did find one via AustLit, and then tracked it down in The Bulletin. The … Continue reading Kylie Tennant, The face of despair (#Review, #1952 Club)
Monday musings on Australian literature: 1952 in fiction
Once again it's Karen's (Kaggsy's Bookish Rambling) and Simon's (Stuck in a Book) "Year Club" week. This week, it is 1952, and it runs from today, 21 to 27 April. As for the last 7 clubs, I am devoting my Monday Musings to the week. The 1950s represent the main period of the Baby Boomer … Continue reading Monday musings on Australian literature: 1952 in fiction
Six degrees of separation, FROM Knife TO …
And so the year rolls on. It's the first Saturday in April, so here I am again with another Six Degrees. It's autumn here and we are starting to feel the change in the air. Time to get out my cool weather wardrobe again, more's the pity! Now, I'll get onto it ... but first, … Continue reading Six degrees of separation, FROM Knife TO …
Writing reviews: How much detail is too much?
Many years ago, I wrote a post on litblog reviews, specifically on what blog readers look for in reviews by other bloggers. That post looked at overall content, and has provided me with a general guide ever since. Today, however, I have a slightly different question. It relates to detail - and was inspired by … Continue reading Writing reviews: How much detail is too much?
Six degrees of separation, FROM Prophet song TO …
It's the first Saturday in March so here we are again at Six Degrees time. My favourite season of autumn - except that it leads to winter - has officially started. It's sunny, warm and the leaves are just starting to turn. I hope the weather is lovely wherever you are. Now, I'll get onto … Continue reading Six degrees of separation, FROM Prophet song TO …
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