Jessie Mitchell interest in the hidden stories behind the official history of Ancient Egypt inspired her to write ‘Remembering Mardion’. This historical thriller was selected by Michael McGirr for our digital long stories series. We asked Jessie tell us more about the story behind this story and about her reading and writing habits.
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Out of Place: Melissa Beit
This week, we get to know a little more about Out of Place contributor, Melissa Beit. Based in northern NSW, Melissa’s short fiction has been published in a range of Australian journals and anthologies. To read Melissa’s harrowing microfiction, “Hospital Birth”, along with other great writing, click the cover of Out of Place below.
Out of Place: Mark Smith
Mark Smith is a regular contributor to Spineless Wonders and winner of the 2013 joanne burns Award. In this brief interview, Mark talks about the origins of the moving and evocative microfiction, ‘Less Than A Minute’, which is published in Out of Place, and about the influences on his writing. To read Mark’s story and … Read More
Michael McGirr Selects: Andy Kissane
This week we delve in to award-winning poet, novelist and short fiction author, Andy Kissane’s story, ‘Love Bites’. A creative writing teacher who has taught in universities, schools and writing centres, we ask Andy about what his own writing practice, what he is reading and for some tips on how to get the creative spark … Read More
Out of Place: Nick Couldwell
This week we talk ask Nick Couldwell about his award-winning microlit, ‘Dancing’, about his favourite authors and about his writing habits. To read ‘Dancing’ as well as over thirty new pieces of Australian microliterature, grab a copy of Out of Place, edited by Kirsten Tranter and Linda Godfrey. What inspired you to write the piece … Read More
Michael McGirr Selects: Rebekah Clarkson
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