Join MC Bailey Sharp for the screening of 30 short animated films inspired by micro fiction.We’ll be celebrating the achievements of the talented teams of emerging animators and sound designers who created these microflix. We will also be officially launching the MICROFLIX Awards and Festival which will be held annually and open to authors and … Read More
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In this episode, Ali and Emma discuss Angela Myer’s ‘To And From Your House’ read by Eleni Schumacher. It’s the morning after the night before and zombies are riding the Melbourne tram – or have our podcasters lost the plot? Join the discussion on Facebook. About the author Angela Meyer’s writing has been widely published, including … Read More
Derision For Home Owners Won’t Save You – discomforting innercity stories Tuesday May 1. 7pm Knox St Bar, Chippendale, Sydney Tickets available from Eventbrite, here. Come along to this night of performed fiction. You’ll hear inner-city tales of the past and the present, about local landmarks and remarkable locals. We have a Darlington flâneur, a … Read More
Thursday March 1, 6-7pm Conference Centre via Entry 3, La Trobe Street, State Library Victoria (or online via Twitter, #CBDLA) Join award judge, Carmel Bird, and Spineless Wonders publisher, Bronwyn Mehan, for an information session to find out how to prepare your digital masterpiece for entry. The 2018 Carmel Bird Digital Literary Award is presented … Read More
Wednesday 14 March 8pm 107, 107 Redfern St, Redfern Vaginal Spray: feminist stories brings you stories of women who break away, women who stand their ground and women who stand by each other. Your host for the evening is Walkley Award-winning journalist and documentary filmmaker, Monique Schafter (Hungry Beast and ABC’s 7.30). A fresh-faced librarian … Read More
To mark the 2018 Lunar New Year, Little Fictions presents an array of canine-inspired stories for your listening pleasure. Ranging from unlikely shaggy dog tales to stories that come with a bite, these short Australian stories will delight and enthral. Join MC KATHRYN YUEN (‘Mrs Chan’ from the SBS TV comedy, Maximum Choppage) and actors, … Read More
We are seeking submissions for a feminist-themed Little Fictions event planned for 2018. Closes Feb 19, 2018. Entry is free. Email submissions to info[at]shortaustralianstories.com.au What are we looking for? We would like to mark the 2018 International Women’s Day with some contemporary takes on the f-word. You might depict a world where ‘feminazi’ is not … Read More
‘This year’s shortlist highlights the diverse, risk-taking and creative work being published by independent publishers….’ We are thrilled that Susan McCreery’s Loopholes in the running for the Small Press Networks’ award for the most underrated book of 2017 sponsored by the Australian Booksellers Association. The winner will be announced by Toni Jordan, one of three MUBA … Read More
We are seeking submissions for a ‘Year of the Dog’ themed Little Fictions event planned for 2018. Closes Dec 1, 2017. Enter here What are we looking for? To mark the 2018 Lunar New Year, we are seeking texts which: -are influenced by some of the characteristics associated with the Year of the Dog. -explore … Read More
‘you can leave a mark on the land or you can let it leave a mark on you’* A #storybombing event Landmarks An Interactive Pop-Up as part of the Surry Hills Festival and Double Take Projection and Pop Up Arts Festival. Presented by Spineless Wonders in partnership with Surry Hills Festival, The Pottery Shed, Melbourne … Read More
