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Constellations
This is a long post, as I have lots to share after the break* You may know by now that I was one of the authors who withdrew from this year’s Adelaide Writers Week after the (then) Board tried to cancel the appearance of Palestinian-Australian author, Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah. I won’t repeat the whole story…
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A new role: Chair of the ASA
Last week Sophie Cunningham stepped down as Chair of the Australian Society of Authors, where I’ve been a Director since 2022 and Deputy Director this year. I am proud to report that the board has appointed me as the new Chair (Sophie is staying on as Deputy). I’m quite excited about the work ahead –…
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Optimism of the itinerary
A few pics to share from recent events at Dog Eared Readings and Canberra Writers Festival – both events disrupted by what we are still calling “weather.” Sadly Fiona Kelly McGregor wasn’t able to make it to Kaurna country because of extreme heat-related flight cancellations, so we pivoted and I was the surprise featured guest…
