We asked two wonderful Canberran book retailers what their top 3 books to read this year were. This post supplements a bunch of articles found in the May edition of ACTWrite magazine themed around booksellers. ACTWrite is the ACT Writers Centre’s monthly magazine for members. Become a member to get your copy in either your mailbox or … Continue reading
Words by Rachael Nielson I buy most of my books online and read reviews before purchasing. I’m eyeing off Not That Kind of Girl by Lena Dunham, A Girl Is a Half-Formed Thing by Eimear McBride, and The Prince Lestat by Anne Rice. For those of you who, like me, enjoy a recommendation before buying … Continue reading
Words by Katt Pemble Why do we write? Why do we read? And, is the answer to these questions the same? Creative, by definition, is characterised by originality of thought. Why then, do we as writers, put pieces of ourselves into our work? Are we saying that our thoughts and ideas are original and worthy … Continue reading
Words by Giulio Zambon When I finally bought an iPad, I was looking forward to reading a lot of books that were no longer in print. I warmed at the idea that one day I could take with me all the books I had ever read. But then I discovered that the iPad was too … Continue reading
I know we have blogged about poetry before, but we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to talk about poetry in Perth. Not being from Perth, I can’t say I have had any experience with the Perth Poetry scene, but after speaking with Perth poet, Jackson, I can safely say that as a consequence I have … Continue reading
I have always loved reading. When I was younger I remember my mum tucking me into bed and reading me a bed time story. I would hang off her every word and beg for another story (more often than not getting turned down.) I would then sneak out of bed, choose another story and go … Continue reading
Forget enveloping your books in discreet covers. Tracey O’Hara explains a genre shrouded in dirty stigma and taboo, and asks us to approach erotic fiction as a fact of life, a form of enjoyment, and a literary skill. Erotic fiction isn’t a new phenomenon with the introduction of the internet and ereaders. It’s been around … Continue reading
In this month’s edition of ACTWrite, Evana Ho investigates publishing trends by interviewing publishers, talking Harry Potter, and discussing working with authors. Here, you’ll find the extended version of her article. -by Evana Ho Even in this digital age of eBooks and self-publishing, having your book picked up by Random House or Allen & Unwin … Continue reading
As poets and poetry educators my partner Nicola Bowery and I have a passion for bringing people to poetry. We’ve been running our PoetryAlive weekends here in Braidwood (with occasional forays into Berry and Sydney) for almost ten years now and so it seemed to like a good time to take stock of what we’ve … Continue reading
ACTWC Intern Laura Bartlett investigates new literary blog, Dinner at Caphs, and sheds light on the inspiration of reader and blogger Danielle Wickman and her year-long tour of Canberra. – by Laura Bartlett In the past, Canberra has copped a few bashings about being a place barren of cultural activity, or worse still, contrived cultural … Continue reading
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