A review by Nalini Haynes I pick up Bruny, stroke its cover. Turning it over, I puzzle over how the cover seems an inviting orange …
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Annabelle Lee introduces Octopus and Family
Annabelle Lee introduces Octopus and Family, her hilarious and naughty picture book for adults. In this clip she shows us some of the pictures. I …
Gabe Petrou of Skullwerks Studio
Attempt number 13 (after problems saving this post last week!!!): Gabe Petrou is Skullwerks Studio. He’s an artist selling kick-ass drawings and an upcoming clothing …
Brendan Wright
At Impact Comics’s birthday celebration, author Brendan Wright talked to us about writing Gods and Heroes, his fantasy series. In the second video, Brendan talks …
KaijuSpit on collaborating to create others’ brainchildren
Jordan, aka KaijuSpit, is an anime-inspired artist who draws other people’s creations. On Saturday, KaijuSpit was one of many local and interstate creators hawking their …
The Lost Larrikin
The Lost Larrikin was in Garema Place, Canberra, on Saturday, celebrating Impact Comics’s 15th birthday. The Lost Larrikin started their art range working only in …
Gabe Petrou of Skullwerks Studio
Gabe Petrou of Skullwerks Studios made a splash at Impact Comics’s 15th birthday celebration, which was marked by a pop culture festival in Garema Place, …
Daughter of Lies and Ruin by Jo Spurrier
A review by Nalini Haynes In A Curse of Ash and Ember (review here), a summons to work ensures Elodie’s parents allow her to leave home …
Cruel Stars by John Birmingham
A review by Nalini Haynes Lieutenant Hardy is waiting among the cruel stars while she looks at her reflection, worrying about her off-the-rack dress uniform …
John Birmingham
Meet John Birmingham, author of cult book and movie He Died With a Felafel In His Hands and The Axis of Time (the Philadelphia Experiment meets War …
Suzy Zail
Melbournian Suzy Zail worked as a solicitor specialising in litigation. After the birth of her first child, Suzy left law to concentrate on writing. She’s …
Monuments by Will Kostakis
A review by Nalini Haynes Connor Giannopolos is a 16 year old private school student in Sydney when he wags class (skips class). While skyving …
Rohan Wilson
Nalini Haynes puts Rohan Wilson, author of Daughter of Bad Times, in the limelight Rohan Wilson’s interview is available in podcast version above and on …
The Happiness Quest by Richard Yaxley
A commentary by Nalini Haynes Tilley used to be happy or at least ‘average’ but now depression clouds her thoughts and days. Anxiety harangues her, …
Daughter Of Bad Times by Rohan Wilson
A review by Nalini Haynes Yamaan is a refugee in a migrant detention centre on Eaglehawk Neck, Tasmania. This centre is a combination of Australia’s …