I am not a blogger who takes part in challenges, until, that is, this year when Elizabeth Lhuede set up her Australian Women Writers 2012 Challenge. It didn't take me long to break my non-challenge rule, because this challenge focuses on my two main reading passions: Australian Literature and Women Writers. This was the challenge … Continue reading Australian Women Writers 2012 Challenge completed
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Monday musings on Australian literature: Guest post from Christina of Memory and You
As with most of my guest posters here, I met Christina through blogging and thus discovered not only another Australian litblogger (there aren't many of us) but one who is also a writer. Her special interest is memoir and her blog is titled Memory and You. I enjoy (a good) memoir but don't get to … Continue reading Monday musings on Australian literature: Guest post from Christina of Memory and You
Litblog reviews – What you said
Courtesy OCAL, clker.com Two weeks ago I wrote a post about what readers look for in litblog reviews. There were some wonderful responses with a reasonable consensus, so I thought it would be worth reporting on that. Here goes ... Style and format Most people prefer a "personal and quirky" (to use Stefanie's description) style … Continue reading Litblog reviews – What you said
What do YOU look for in a book review?
Way back in January 2011, Peter Rose, editor of the Australian Book Review, described what he looks for in new reviewers. Of course, he's writing about reviewers for a serious journal, but it got me thinking about what blog readers look for when they visit litblogs. And so, I thought I'd ask. I know what I like, … Continue reading What do YOU look for in a book review?
Monday musings on Australian literature: Guest post from Tony of Tony’s Book World
As with most of my guest posters to date, I came across Tony (of Tony's Book World) not long after I commenced blogging. He stood out like a beacon because he was a non-Aussie blogger who had read a significant amount of Australian literature, including Patrick White no less. If you check his blog, you … Continue reading Monday musings on Australian literature: Guest post from Tony of Tony’s Book World
Monday musings on Australian literature: Guest post from Kim of Reading Matters
This week's Monday musings brings you my fourth guest post, this time from Kim of Reading Matters. Like Guy, Kim started commenting on my blog in its infancy and I soon discovered that this blogger from England was actually an Australian. Naturally we developed a rapport. I have appreciated Kim's support of my blog - … Continue reading Monday musings on Australian literature: Guest post from Kim of Reading Matters
Monday musings on Australian literature: Some Australian Literature online events for 2012
What better way to kick off Monday Musings in 2012 than by heralding some exciting Australian Literature initiatives from around the 'net. Here they are, in no particular order: Australian Women Writers Challenge 2012 by Elizabeth Lhuede. Her aim is to promote women writers across all fields and genres of writing. The challenge involves signing up … Continue reading Monday musings on Australian literature: Some Australian Literature online events for 2012
Notable reads for 2011
I've been wondering whether to jump on the "Best of" bandwagon and, if I did it, how to do it. Then today I read Lizzy Siddal's (love that name!) list and decided that I'd follow her lead and use categories rather than go for a simple Top Ten (or whatever) which always feels fraught. I know Lizzy's … Continue reading Notable reads for 2011
Monday musings on Australian literature: My AusLit wrap up for 2011
Here we are at the end of another year and I've decided that, rather than list my top Aussie reads for 2011, I'd list my AusLit highlights of the year. I apologise in advance that it's going to be all about me - that is, the links will be to posts on this blog. After … Continue reading Monday musings on Australian literature: My AusLit wrap up for 2011
Monday musings on Australian literature: Guest Post from Guy of His Futile Preoccupations
Monday Musings' Guest Post no. 3 comes from Guy Savage of His Futile Preoccupations. Guy started commenting on my blog very early on and endeared himself to me by giving me the nickname of Gummie. That is a very Aussie thing to do - or is it English? Guy, you see, is an expat Brit … Continue reading Monday musings on Australian literature: Guest Post from Guy of His Futile Preoccupations
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