Monthly Archives: November 2010
On the Island (part ii)
A lone sea eagle pays us an early visit from the mainland, long before the first storms of summer have formed, gliding high over she-oak and fig, great nesting territory; is harried by a daredevil troop of gulls, small-jawed disembowellers, … Continue reading
Electricity & Atmosphere: an evening with The Church
Last night at The Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts, a packed house walked out into the still-warm night, with their synapses well and truly lit. In the 2 and a half hours that had passed, The Church had hand picked the … Continue reading
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On the Island (part i)
Far from the howl of children and sirens we found music in the wind’s toothless mouth. We moored our boat long ago, left it to the weather. Abandoned all plans of sailing home.
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Pinsky, Poetry & Questions of Division
In my recent trawling of the interwebs, I came across this post, which (initially) explores the question of whether poetry divides people. When faced with this question, I couldn’t help casting my mind back to last night at Confit Bistro … Continue reading
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Patricia Prime reviews Shadow Play by Gavin Austin
Patricia Prime is a powerhouse of a reviewer… it never ceases to amaze me, the number of books she so lovingly critiques. Here is a recent review of Gavin Austin’s collection, Shadow Play. Shadow Play, Gavin Austin. Chrysalis, PO … Continue reading
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Poetry @ Confit Bistro
Confit Bistro has provided another much needed venue for poetry in Brisbane this year, serving up monthly helpings of fine food, wine and words. To round off an incredibly creative year, Confit are hosting one final event this Thursday November … Continue reading
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Get the lowdown on the writing industry
By popular demand, the good folk over at Speakeasy have posted the Australian Writer’s Marketplace, Industry Blogroll. This is a ‘must bookmark’ page for writers of any genre as it boasts informative blogs by children’s authors, short fiction writers, literary agents, publishers, … Continue reading
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