by Akina Hansen | Oct 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Australian Crime Writers Association has announced the winners of this year’s Ned Kelly Awards, recognising the best Australian crime writing in three categories – best crime fiction, best debut crime fiction, best true crime – and the best...
by Akina Hansen | Oct 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
Black Inc has announced the latest book in their ‘Growing Up’ anthology, Growing Up in Country Australia, edited by journalist Rick Morton. Submissions are now open for the book, which will collate nonfiction works based around the diverse experiences of...
by Akina Hansen | Oct 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Bad Sydney Crime Writers Festival have announced the program for their 2020 festival, which will take place in person 7-8 November at the State Library of NSW. A number of events will also be livestreamed. Guests appearing at the in-person events include authors...
by Akina Hansen | Oct 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
Louise Glück, one of America’s most renowned poets, has been awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize in Literature. She’s the first female poet to win the prize since 1996. Glück is known for her many poetry collections, including The WIld Iris which won a Pulitzer...
by Akina Hansen | Oct 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
Australian actor, writer and comedian Rebel Wilson (known for Pitch Perfect and Bridesmaids among many others) has announced her signing with Hachette imprint Lothian Books, for her first children’s book series titled Bella the Brave. Rebel Wilson says the...
by Akina Hansen | Oct 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
It’s a great month for book lovers and binge watchers! A whole heap of movies and shows based on books are hitting streaming services, and from horror, to historical drama, to thriller, there’s something for everyone! First up is The Haunting of Bly...
by Akina Hansen | Sep 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
Sisters in Crime have announced the winners of the 2020 Davitt Awards, celebrating the best crime writing by Australian women. This year’s judging panel included 2018 Scarlet Stiletto winner Philomena Horsley, YA author BecKavanagh, forensic specialist Debbie...
by Akina Hansen | Sep 25, 2020 | Uncategorized
WestWords has announced a brand new annual event called Booktober, which aims to overcome literary disadvantage in the greater Western Sydney region. During Booktober, participants (affectionately known as Bookworms) can decide how many books they will read during...
by Akina Hansen | Sep 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
Tony Birch’s most recent novel The White Girl, last year shortlisted for the Miles Franklin award, has been optioned for feature film by Typecast Entertainment. The adaptation is one of six Australian projects chosen as part of Attagirl, a development lab for...
by Akina Hansen | Sep 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
Love Your Bookshop Day’s 2020 event will be taking place online, the Australian Booksellers Association (ABA) announced yesterday. A range of events will be streamed via Facebook Live on Saturday 3 October. The event will begin at 11am AEST with a Kidlit Club...
