Meet the Slinkies: JYL Koh

April 15, 2015By Bronwyn Mehaninterviews, Slinkies

Julie (J.Y.L.) Koh is a fiction writer based in Sydney and we are thrilled to publish her book of short stories, Capital Misfits, as part of our Slinkies Collection series edited by Bridget Lutherborrow. In this interview, Julie talks about transgender wizards, the inspirations behind some of her stories and her writing process. To purchase … Read More

Meet the Slinkies: Ben Brooker

April 7, 2015By Bronwyn MehanShop, Slinkies

Our intrepid Slinkies editor, Laura Barry pinned down the prolific writer, editor, critic, essayist, and playwright, Ben Brooker and asked him about his writing, his influences and whether he prefers baking to cleaning the house. Here’s what he said: LB: Do you remember the name and the personality of the first character you ever created? BB: … Read More

Meet the Slinkies: Nick Couldwell

March 7, 2015By Bronwyn Mehaninterviews, Slinkies

Our Slinkies editor, Laura Barry put some curly questions to our latest Slinkies’ author, Nick Couldwell. LB:  Do you remember the name and personality of the first character you ever created? NC: My Mum kept a story I had written when I was in the early years of primary school. I don’t remember how old … 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