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
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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
Michael McGirr Selects: Lukas Jackson
We interview Sydney-based writer, Lukas Jackson whose story, ‘Flatrock, 1979’ is published as part of the Michael McGirr Selects series. To read a sample and grab a copy of this story, check out the preview below. And join the author for more discussion on the Spineless Wonders online bookclub, 8pm AEST, Thursday Sept 13. Do … Read More
Michael McGirr Selects: Ron Elliott
We asked West AustralianTV writer and author about his writing and reading habits. Read his responses here. Ron Elliott Ron Elliott’s ‘The Lake Story’ is one of twelve finalists in the 2014 Carmel Bird Award and is included in the Michael McGirr Selects series of digital singles which is being released this year. You can … Read More
Psycho-geography and opium-fuelled architects: Julian Day launches Panthers and the Museum of Fire
Several authors came to mind as I read Jen Craig’s novella. People like WG Sebald whose Rings of Saturn takes you on a similarly apparently meandering journey but where cultural references continually play a part. Or Proust, for whom memory, and the unfolding of memory, is so important. Or Joyce, for whom a single moment … Read More
Double launch: My Hearts Are Your Hearts and Michael McGirr Selects series
Guest blogger, Rebecca Parker reports on the recent launch of Carmel Bird’s latest collection, My Hearts Are Your Hearts and the Michael McGirr Selects series of digital long stories. On Saturday the 25th of July I traipsed up the stairs of Berkelouw books to attend my first book launch. Walking into a room full of … Read More
To the heart of the matter: Carmel Bird
Carmel Bird’s latest collection of short fiction includes an extended essay detailing the origins of the twenty new stories. The first in Spineless Wonders’ new imprint, Fiction Plus, this collection provides rare insights into the creative processes in a frank and conversational essay by one of Australia’s best-loved storytellers. In her launch of My Hearts … Read More
Michael McGirr Selects: Claire Aman
Claire Aman’s story ‘Why the Owl Gazes at the Moon’ was selected from entries in the 2014 Carmel Bird Award for the Michael McGirr Selects series. We asked Claire about the origins of this story, about her writing habits and her influences. To read a copy of her story and to find out more about … Read More
Flashing the Square: Chris Ringrose
1. What inspired you to write the prose poem/microfiction which will appear in Flashing the Square? I went to White Night in February 2014. Loved the idea but ending up hating the density of the crowds. It came to a head when I was completely immobile at midnight at the junction of Flinders and Swanston. … Read More