Mark Smith: Flashing the Square

November 3, 2014By Bronwyn MehanFlashing the Square, interviews, Shop

MARK SMITH won the 2013 joanne burns Award with his microfiction, ‘10.42 from Sydenham’ and this year his piece, ‘The Meteorologist’s Daughter’ was runner up. We caught up with him recently to ask him about his microfiction and what inspires him to write. 1. What inspired you to write the prose poem/microfiction which is published … Read More

Earworms: David Grigg

October 27, 2014By Bronwyn Mehaninterviews

Our Earworms series showcases audio stories from Australian writers. Meet David Grigg, whose audio stories, ‘The Other Car’ and ‘Storytellers’ are available via the links below. 1. Who are the short fiction authors you admire (Australian or otherwise, alive or dead)? As a teenager growing up in the 1960s, I was strongly attracted to reading … Read More

Meet the Slinkies: Tina Gaudry

October 20, 2014By Bronwyn Mehaninterviews, Slinkies

Slinkies digital editor, Aleesha Paz asks TINA GAUDRY, some indepth questions about her writing, her aspirations and her wardrobe. To grab a copy of ‘Intersections’ by Tina Gaudrey, just click the Slinkies cover below.  1. Tell us about your writing process. (Do you start sparse and widen out, or do you write down every possible … Read More

Meet the Slinkies: Slade Quinn

October 13, 2014By Bronwyn Mehaninterviews, Slinkies

Slinkies digital editor, Aleesha Paz asks SLADE QUINN, some indepth questions about his writing, his aspirations and his wardrobe. To grab a copy of ‘Kurt and the Interview’ by Slade Quinn, just click the Slinkies cover below.  1. Tell us about your writing process. (Do you start sparse and widen out, or do you write … Read More

Meet the Slinkies: Libbie Chellew

October 7, 2014By Bronwyn Mehaninterviews, Slinkies

We are excited to be showcasing some great new writers in our Slinkies Under 30s program. Here, Slinkies digital editor, Aleesha Paz asks LIBBIE CHELLEW, some indepth questions about her writing, her aspirations and her wardrobe. To grab a copy of Hard Knots by Libbie Chellew, just click the Slinkies cover below. 1.Tell us about … Read More