Continuing our series of interviews with authors in our digital long story series, Michael McGirr Selects, this week we present Adelaide author, Rebekah Clarkson. Rebekah talks about her story ‘Dancing On Your Bones’ which is published as part of this digital series, about the lure of the thesaurus, what she’s reading and some tips about … Read More
A typo-forgiving space – SW Bookclub
It’s Thursday night. You’re on the train home from work. You’re cheerfully leaving a uni lecture to hit the pub. Or, you’re settling in on the couch at home and about to have the best conversation you’ll have all week. Its Book Club night. On the Spineless Wonders Facebook. Emma Walsh gives this first-hand account … Read More
Out of Place: Charles D’Anastasi
Out of Place contributor, Charles D’Anastasi, talks about ‘Broken House’, closing lines and inspiring reads. Read his piece and other great microliterature in Out of Place. What inspired you to write the piece of microliterature which will appear in Out of Place? How would you describe this form of writing? I remember reading a newspaper … Read More
Birds, butterflies and beating hearts: Carmel Bird
As a fledgling writer Danielle Wood encountered Carmel Bird in the pages of Bird’s how-to book, Not Now Jack – I’m Writing a Novel, and immediately took her advice to heart. In this article, reprinted with permission from the Hobart Mercury, Danielle takes a close look at the extraordinary literary life of Carmel Bird and … Read More
Out of Place: Lisa Smithies
We asked Melbourne writer, Lisa Smithies about the origin of the microlit piece she has published in Out of Place, about endings and about her reading and writing habits. Ask for Out of Place at your favourite bookstore or order your copy by clicking on the cover below. What inspired you to write the piece of … Read More
Michael McGirr Selects: Lukas Jackson
We interview Sydney-based writer, Lukas Jackson whose story, ‘Flatrock, 1979’ is published as part of the Michael McGirr Selects series. To read a sample and grab a copy of this story, check out the preview below. And join the author for more discussion on the Spineless Wonders online bookclub, 8pm AEST, Thursday Sept 13. Do … Read More
Out of Place: John Tranter
Credit: Anders Hallengren, 2009 In this new series of interviews, we ask contributors about the origins of their micro-lit piece anthologised in Out of Place, about who they read and about what gets them writing. What inspired you to write the piece of microliterature which will appear in Out of Place? How would you describe … Read More
Michael McGirr Selects: Ariella Van Luyn
We asked Queensland writer, Ariella Van Luyn about the inspiration for her story, ‘Bulldozer‘ and for some tips for writing. Read her responses here. Ariella’s story, ‘Bulldozer’ is one of twelve finalists in the 2014 Carmel Bird Award and is included in the Michael McGirr Selects series of digital singles which is being released this … Read More
Michael McGirr Selects: Ron Elliott
We asked West AustralianTV writer and author about his writing and reading habits. Read his responses here. Ron Elliott Ron Elliott’s ‘The Lake Story’ is one of twelve finalists in the 2014 Carmel Bird Award and is included in the Michael McGirr Selects series of digital singles which is being released this year. You can … Read More
Little Fictions virgin tells all
I have walked past Knox Street Bar during the day. Man-buns smoke in front of coffee that is too dark for me. I have never been inside. At night, the lights of Broadway blur and the red brick cut outs are covered in grilles and graffiti. The now-abandoned Carlton Breweries river still flows beneath this … Read More