The Slinkies are back and this year we have ILLUSTRATIONS! This year we have a brand new look and an array of new authors to captivate all the senses. The Slinkies competition publishes some of the best talent from emerging writers under 30. Our team is hard at work putting the finishing touches … Read More
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Meet the 2023 Slinkies: Alexandra Stephens
We are excited to introduce you to Alexandra Stephens, the author of ‘Mrs Riggbie’ in Slinkies 2023. Alexandra’s story is not one to miss for Beatles fans. In this interview, Alexandra discusses her writing influences, writing habits and future writing aspirations. Read her story ‘Mrs Riggbie’ in Slinkies 2023, out December 1st! Pre-order your … Read More
Meet the 2023 Slinkies: Stephanie Downing
We are excited to introduce you to Stephanie Downing, the author of ‘Psychomachia’ in Slinkies 2023. Stephanie’s story delves into Greek mythology with various deities making an appearance. In this interview, Stephanie discusses the inspiration behind her short story, the books she enjoys reading and her writing process. Read her story ‘Psychomachia’ in Slinkies … Read More
Meet the 2023 Slinkies: Alex Chan
We are excited to introduce you to Alex Chan, the author of ‘Congee for Breakfast’ in Slinkies 2023. Alex’s piece dives into the aftermath of a breakup and fighting the obstacles that life throws at you. In this interview, Alex talks about overcoming writer’s block, her current guilty pleasure genre to read and her … Read More
Meet the 2023 Slinkies: Leo Alder
We are excited to introduce you to Leo Alder, the author of ‘Banksias Lie’ in Slinkies 2023. Leo’s work is a fantastical tale of the voices hiding in the natural world. In this interview, Leo discusses the inspirations for his short story, his favourite books and his current writing project ‘Pigalicious’. Read his story … Read More
Meet the 2023 Slinkies: Jack Webster
We are excited to introduce you to Jack Webster, the author of ‘Drain’ in Slinkies 2023. Jack’s work is a story of grief and the haunting emotions that come with it. In this interview, Jack talks about the inspirations behind the story, his favourite thriller and horror stories and the film script he … Read More
Meet the Slinkies: Vasco Pimentel
We are thrilled to introduce you to bilingual writer, Vasco Pimentel whose short story, ‘The Last Fence’ is published in the 2021 Slinkies anthology. In this interview with publishing intern, Jessica Duff, Vasco talks about the origin of his story, about writing in a pandemic and about his writing process. To find out more about … Read More
Meet the Slinkies: Lydia Trethewey
We are thrilled to introduce you to Perth-based writer, Lydia Trethewey whose short story, ‘Nothing Is Motionless’ is published in the 2021 Slinkies anthology. In this interview with publishing intern, Jessica Duff, Lydia talks about the origin of her story, about the influence that her visual arts practice has on her writing and her favourite … Read More
Meet the Slinkies: Bethany Cody
We are thrilled to introduce you to emerging writer, Bethany Cody whose short story, ‘Seep’ is published in the 2021 Slinkies anthology. In this interview with publishing intern, Jessica Duff, Bethany talks about the origin of her story, about the role of research in fiction writing and her favourite authors. To find out more about … Read More
Meet The Slinkies: Morgan Riley
We are thrilled to introduce you to emerging writer, Morgan Riley whose short story, ‘The Neighbours Are Curious’ is published in the 2021 Slinkies anthology. In this interview with publishing intern, Jessica Duff, Morgan talks about the cat that inspired his story, about living and writing overseas in Copenhagen and who he is reading right … Read More