The 2016 Slinkies eSingles are now out, and here is the first of our interviews with under 30 emerging writers. Here, Slinkies‘ publicist, Ashley Mounser throws Kyra Thomsen, author of ‘Buzzing’ some questions about her story, the influences on her writing and about where to next.
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Meet the Slinkies: Tyler Mahoney
Our hardworking Slinkies Editorial Team have cooked up some questions for the latest batch of emerging writers to be published as part of our Slinkies Under 30s platform. Below, Tyler Mahoney responds to questions about his writing and what work of art inspires him. You can grab a copy of ‘Headlights Like Satellites’ by Tyler … Read More
Meet the Slinkies: Kate Liston-Mills
Kate Liston-Mills is a fiction writer based in Pambula on the southern coast of New South Wales and we are thrilled to publish her book of short stories, The Waterfowl Are Drunk!, as part of our Slinkies Collection series edited by Bridget Lutherborrow. In this interview, Kate talks about , the inspirations behind some of … Read More
Meet the Slinkies: JYL Koh
Julie (J.Y.L.) Koh is a fiction writer based in Sydney and we are thrilled to publish her book of short stories, Capital Misfits, as part of our Slinkies Collection series edited by Bridget Lutherborrow. In this interview, Julie talks about transgender wizards, the inspirations behind some of her stories and her writing process. To purchase … Read More
Meet the Slinkies: Ben Brooker
Our intrepid Slinkies editor, Laura Barry pinned down the prolific writer, editor, critic, essayist, and playwright, Ben Brooker and asked him about his writing, his influences and whether he prefers baking to cleaning the house. Here’s what he said: LB: Do you remember the name and the personality of the first character you ever created? BB: … Read More
Meet the Slinkies: Nick Couldwell
Our Slinkies editor, Laura Barry put some curly questions to our latest Slinkies’ author, Nick Couldwell. LB: Do you remember the name and personality of the first character you ever created? NC: My Mum kept a story I had written when I was in the early years of primary school. I don’t remember how old … Read More