We are thrilled to introduce you to published writer, poet and editor Nick van Buuren whose short story ‘Street Chasers of the Great South East’ is published in the 2022 Slinkies anthology. In this interview with Kathleen Kelly (publishing intern), Nick talks about the inspiration behind the story, his love of poetry, his writing style … Read More
We are thrilled to introduce you to creative writer Maz Howard whose short story ‘The thing with teeth’ is published in the 2022 Slinkies anthology. In this interview with Kathleen Kelly (publishing intern), Maz talks about the opportunities available for young Australian writers, a poetry manuscript they are working on at the moment and … Read More
We are thrilled to introduce you to published writer Svetlana Sterlin whose short story ‘Violets’ is published in the 2022 Slinkies anthology. In this interview with Kathleen Kelly (publishing intern), Svetlana talks about the inspiration behind ‘Violets’, her favourite genres, favourite Australian author and the poetry collection she is working on at the moment. … Read More
We are thrilled to introduce you to emerging writer Freyja Catron whose short story ‘Diprotodon’ is published in the 2022 Slinkies anthology. In this interview with Kathleen Kelly (publishing intern), Freyja talks about her interest in megafauna species like the diprotodon, the setting for the story, her favourite Australian authors and the non-fiction piece … Read More
We are thrilled to introduce you to Sydney-based writer Patrick Taylor whose short story ‘Garden House: A Gothic Story’ is published in the 2022 Slinkies anthology. In this interview with Kathleen Kelly (publishing intern), Patrick talks about the inspiration behind the story, his preferred writing styles, favourite books and the pilot script he is … Read More
Mentor, writers’ circle or uni course? Our 2021 Slinkies judge, Deniz Agraz shares her thoughts on the various options for emerging writers. As well as a potted history of her own writing career to date, beginning at the age of seven.
Hello, it is hump day and that means it is time for another installment in the life and times of Spineless Wonders intern, Angela Jin. This week, Dear Reader, Angela reveals how an unhealthy obsession with a certain genre of fiction might just be getting in the way of her career goal of becoming Editor-In-Chief … Read More
We are thrilled to announce this year’s Slinkies authors. In the next series of posts we bring you interviews with 2020 Slinkies authors, Sophie Overett, Harry Goddard, Ch’aska Cuba de Reed, Liam Higham, Sky Carrall, Emil Colic , Tehya Nicholas and Thomas Alan. In this post, Thomas talks about his short fiction, Stumps/Smokes, how adolescent … Read More
We are thrilled to announce this year’s Slinkies authors. In the next series of posts we bring you interviews with 2020 Slinkies authors, Sophie Overett, Harry Goddard, Ch’aska Cuba de Reed, Liam Higham, Sky Carrall, Emil Colic , Tehya Nicholas and Thomas Alan. In this post, Tehya talks about her microfiction, ‘Rosie’ , her favourite … Read More
We are thrilled to announce this year’s Slinkies authors. In the next series of posts we bring you interviews with 2020 Slinkies authors, Sophie Overett, Harry Goddard, Ch’aska Cuba de Reed, Liam Higham, Sky Carrall, Emil Cholic , Tehya Nicholas and Thomas Alan. In this post, Emil talks about his short story, Linesman and about … Read More
