Kirsten Ealand’s journey to picture book success

Kirsten Ealand’s path to becoming a published picture book author is a testament to the power of persistence. After completing Writing Picture Books Masterclass at Australian Writers’ Centre, Kirsten’s debut picture book, Like a Gannet, is now published with Windy Hollow Books. But that’s not all – she already has a second book, The Big Backyard Plan, coming out with Affirm Press.

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WIN ‘The Dictionary of Terrible Ideas’ by Dominic Knight

This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Dictionary of Terrible Ideas by Dominic Knight. This witty book takes readers on a hilarious journey through humanity’s most misguided inventions, concepts, and cultural phenomena. Knight’s sharp humor and keen observations offer a refreshing perspective on the absurdities of human innovation.

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Q&A: The origin of ‘disappointment’

Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its rules, regulations and ridiculousness. It’s a celebration of language, masquerading as a passive-aggressive whinge about words and weirdness. This week, missing appointments.. Q: Hi AWC,

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Kirsten Ealand’s journey to picture book success

Kirsten Ealand’s path to becoming a published picture book author is a testament to the power of persistence. After completing Writing Picture Books Masterclass at Australian Writers’ Centre, Kirsten’s debut picture book, Like a Gannet, is now published with Windy Hollow Books. But that’s not all – she already has a second book, The Big Backyard Plan, coming out with Affirm Press.

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WIN ‘First Wife’s Shadow’ by Adele Parks

This week, we’re giving away three copies of First Wife’s Shadow by Adele Parks. This gripping psychological thriller explores the complexities of a second marriage haunted by the memory of a perfect first wife. With its twisting plot and complex characters, this novel promises to keep you on the edge

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Q&A: The origin of ‘skeletons in the closet’

Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its rules, regulations and ridiculousness. It’s a celebration of language, masquerading as a passive-aggressive whinge about words and weirdness. This week, skeleton keys.. Q: Hi AWC,

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COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Cherrywood’ by Jock Serong

This week, we’re giving away three copies of Cherrywood by Jock Serong. This captivating novel weaves together two timelines – 1916 Edinburgh and 1993 Melbourne – connected by a paddle steamer and a mysterious pub. Blending historical intrigue with contemporary mystery, it’s a richly imaginative story. Here’s the blurb: ‘One

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Q&A: Is a wolverine a wolf?

Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its rules, regulations and ridiculousness. It’s a celebration of language, masquerading as a passive-aggressive whinge about words and weirdness. This week, a wolverine in sheep’s clothing..

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Furious Fiction: October 2024 Story Showcase

Welcome to October’s Furious Fiction story selection – where this month we really put the SHOW into “showcase”! Here were the prompts: Each story had to take place in some kind of THEATRE/THEATER. Each story had to include somebody shouting. Each story had to include the words UNCOMFORTABLE, RECORD and

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COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘The Paris Gown’ by Christine Wells

This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Paris Gown by Christine Wells. This enchanting novel transports readers to the glamorous world of 1950s Paris, where three reunited friends find their lives intertwined by a single Christian Dior gown. It’s a tale of friendship, ambition, and the transformative power

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Q&A: ‘Ladybugs’ vs ‘ladybirds’

Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its rules, regulations and ridiculousness. It’s a celebration of language, masquerading as a passive-aggressive whinge about words and weirdness. This week, ladies first.. Q: Hi AWC,

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How Danielle Camer forged a new career as a picture book author

It seems like a strange path from neuroscientist to picture book author, but that’s exactly the path Danielle Camer has followed, establishing a successful freelance medical writing business along the way. After completing Writing Picture Books and the Writing Picture Books Masterclass at Australian Writers’ Centre, Danielle’s most recent picture

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Q&A: The origin of ‘doozy’

Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its rules, regulations and ridiculousness. It’s a celebration of language, masquerading as a passive-aggressive whinge about words and weirdness. This week, a real doozy.. Q: I

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COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Diving, Falling’ by Kylie Mirmohamadi

This week, we’re giving away three copies of Diving, Falling by Kylie Mirmohamadi. This compelling novel explores the journey of Leila Whittaker, a woman who has long sacrificed her own desires for the sake of her family’s harmony. Set against the backdrop of Australia’s art world, it’s a story of

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Q&A: Collective nouns of birds

Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its rules, regulations and ridiculousness. It’s a celebration of language, masquerading as a passive-aggressive whinge about words and weirdness. This week, winged things.. Q: We need

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