The winning entry in the 2020 National Phone It In Competition is Jocelyn Saunders for her piece, ‘Only In My Mind’. Jocelyn receives a $200 book voucher. Thanks to all those who took part in the People’s Choice poll. Tamzin Ward Kucurs whose story ‘Second Wife ‘ received 383 votes and the voter chosen at … Read More
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SW Audio Bookclub ‘Postcard From Cambodia’ by Andrew Nette Wed 1st July 8pm
Join Melbourne crime-writer Andrew Nette and the Little Fictions On Air team for a discussion of ‘Postcard From Cambodia’ narrated by Lauren Hamilton Neil. You can listen to this audio story ahead of time here then join us on Facebook for a chat. The full version of ‘Postcards From Cambodia’ is published in Crime Scenes … Read More
2020 Carmel Bird Digital Literary Award shortlist announced
We are very pleased to announce the following nine shortlisted finalists in this year’s award. Justin Wolfers selected the finalists from a very strong field of submissions. The Carmel Bird Digital Literary Awards is for collections of short fiction and novella up to 30, 000 words. The winner and two runners up who will receive … Read More
SW Audio Bookclub ‘Paper Anniversary’ by SJ Finn Wed 10 June 8pm
Natalie is excited to celebrate her first year of marriage but the arrival of a piece of paper in the post turns the anniversary sour. Join us for a discussion of SJ Finn’s ‘Paper Anniversary’ at the next audio bookclub on Facebook. You can listen to the Little Fictions On Air episode featuring SJ Finn … Read More
Audio Bookclub ‘My Beloved Is Mine and I Am His’ Wed 27 May 8pm
Join author Carmel Bird, the Little Fictions On Air team and a bunch of avid readers next Wednesday night, May 27 between 8pm and 9pm on the SW Audio Bookclub Facebook group for a discussion of this powerful audio story about child sexual abuse within religious institutions. Award-winning author Carmel Bird’s story is set in … Read More
Infectious Fictions Playlist
For the past two months, we have been posting an audio story daily as part of the Infectious Fictions series. We hope they have brought you some welcome distraction in these challenging times. If you would like to re-listen or to share them, you can find them here. And if you are looking for more … Read More
Spineless Wonders Audio Bookclub: What I Didn’t Put In My Speech by Claire Aman
Join our special guest, Claire Aman for an online discussion on our Facebook group about her short audio story, ‘What I Didn’t Put In My Speech’. You can listen to the audio story, narrated by Eleni Schumacher before we meet, using this link https://www.2rph.org.au/audiofiles/Ep49WhatIDidntPutInMySpeech4May2020BC.mp3 No webcam, no Zoom. If you enjoy bookclubs where the company … Read More
Spineless Wonders Audio Bookclub: Salt by Pierz Newton-John
In the next online bookclub meeting, we’ll be chatting with Melbourne author, Pierz Newton-John about his audio story ‘Salt’. Originally published in Pierz’s debut collection of short stories Fault Lines, ‘Salt’ explores the experience of caring for a loved one as they die. It is read by Little Fictions’ actor Ella Watson-Russell. Do join us … Read More
Spineless Wonders Audio Bookclub: Rent by Anthony Lynch
We will be discussing the short story ‘Rent’ by Melbourne writer Anthony Lynch and published by Spineless Wonders.‘Rent’ tells the story of Rae a post-grad uni student and the unexpected problems she encounters with her new housemate, Astrid. You can listen now or download to listen later ‘Rent’ here Anthony’s work has also been shortlisted … Read More
Infectious Fictions
Like many literary arts organisations, Spineless Wonders is saddened by the cancellation of upcoming events such as the Newcastle and Sydney Writers Festivals due to the threats such gatherings pose to the spread of coronavirus. We are disappointed that we will be unable to participate in the planned panel discussions, to stage our #storybombing events … Read More