Slinkies 2024 Meet The Authors: Helena Pantsis

September 17, 2024By Miah FosterSlinkies, Slinkies, THE COLUMN

Helena Pantsis (she/they) is an editor, writer and artist from Melbourne, Naarm, Australia with a fond appreciation for the weird, the dark, and the experimental. Her debut short story collection, ‘GLUTT’, was published in 2024. She is the author of Orchids in Slinkies 2024. Their work attempts to break boundaries and cross genres, leaning towards … Read More

Get Ready For Slinkies 2024

September 17, 2024By Miah FosterNEWS & EVENTS (Homepage), Slinkies

The Slinkies are back and this year we have ILLUSTRATIONS!   Slinkies 2024 has a brand new look and an array of incredible young authors.    The Slinkies competition showcases some of the best talent from emerging writers under 30. Our team is hard at work putting the finishing touches on the book, with an … Read More

Bel Schenk Q&A

May 31, 2024By Spineless Wonders ~teamNEWS & EVENTS (Homepage), Shop

In this interview Melbourne writer, Bel Schenk discusses the politics and moral implications of a sexual assault which happens within the sporting community depicted in her debut novella, The Most Famous Boy in Town. In this fascinating chat with Spineless Wonders’ Sinead Heap, Bel talks about the challenge and rewards of depicting complex characters and … Read More

Meet the 2023 Slinkies: Alexandra Stephens

October 19, 2023By Sarah BrownNEWS & EVENTS (Homepage), short story anthology, Slinkies, THE COLUMN

  We are excited to introduce you to Alexandra Stephens, the author of ‘Mrs Riggbie’ in Slinkies 2023. Alexandra’s story is not one to miss for Beatles fans. In this interview, Alexandra discusses her writing influences, writing habits and future writing aspirations. Read her story ‘Mrs Riggbie’ in Slinkies 2023, out December 1st! Pre-order your … Read More

Meet the 2023 Slinkies: Stephanie Downing

October 17, 2023By Sarah BrownNEWS & EVENTS (Homepage), short story anthology, Slinkies, THE COLUMN

  We are excited to introduce you to Stephanie Downing, the author of ‘Psychomachia’ in Slinkies 2023. Stephanie’s story delves into Greek mythology with various deities making an appearance. In this interview, Stephanie discusses the inspiration behind her short story, the books she enjoys reading and her writing process. Read her story ‘Psychomachia’ in Slinkies … Read More