Shastra Deo burst onto the Australian poetry scene this year when she won the 2016 Thomas Shapcott poetry prize. But it takes years to become an overnight success, and Shastra’s journey has taken her from Fiji to Australia and trained her sharp ear for the emotional weight of language. AWM intern and fellow poet TJ Wilkshire … Continue reading »
TAKING FIVE WITH SARAH HOLLAND-BATT
Sarah Holland-Batt is an award-winning Australian poet. Rising to critical acclaim after winning the Thomas Shapcott prize for her first collection, Aria (UQP), Sarah has continued to make waves across the Australian and international poetry sphere, with work published in The New Yorker, Slate, Poetry, Agenda, Michigan Quarterly Review, and many more. Her second collection, The Hazards (UQP) has won her further attention … Continue reading »
TAKING FIVE WITH MELISSA ASHLEY
Melissa Ashley’s meticulous attention to detail is on show in her first novel, The Birdman’s Wife, which explores the life and relationships of artist Elizabeth Gould. AWM intern TJ Wilkshire spent some time with Melissa to discuss birds, art, poetry, and secret women’s history. Your debut novel tells the story of Elizabeth Gould, wife of … Continue reading »
TAKING FIVE WITH JAMES WALTON
AWM recently sat down with self-published poet James Walton to talk about being a regional writer, crafting beautiful words, and self-publishing. As a self-published author, what is some advice you would give budding writers wanting to self-publish, particularly in the area of poetry? Do it! These days there a number of excellent publishing … Continue reading »
TAKING FIVE WITH TINCTURE JOURNAL
Tincture Journal was founded by Daniel Young in 2013 as a literary journal to showcase fiction, poetry and creative non-fiction from Australia and around the world. AWM recently interviewed Daniel and asked him about poetry, advice for aspiring writers, and the importance of Asia/Pacific regional writing. AWM also found out a little about Daniel’s love-hate … Continue reading »
12 April Writing Race with Chris Lynch
Our special guest author at next Tuesday’s Writing Race will be Chris Lynch, editor of The Tangled Bank, an anthology of speculative fiction, poetry, and artwork. For more info on Chris, visit www.chrislynch.com.au To join Chris for an evening writing fun, visit www.awmonline.com.au shortly before 8pm next Tuesday, click on ‘Go to Forums’, then click … Continue reading »
Making money the fun way….
Every writer has a different idea of fun. Mine is crime fiction, oh yeah! Maybe yours is writing the next great Australian literary novel, designing computer games, or spending night and day crafting the silence around the words haijin style . As writers, it pays to follow our passions: chances are, the level of experience and commitment … Continue reading »