The competition for this year’s Fogarty Literary Award is strong. Julie Hosking takes a closer look at the creative forces vying for a publishing contract.
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Features
Short cuts to adventure
18 May 2023
Drawing inspiration from the Danish fables, Andrew O’Connell takes readers into the unknown. With his fourth collection of short stories just released, the author tells Julie Hosking what the world of eventyr is all about.
Features
Writers Weekend: Drawing on the imagination
22 February 2023
James Foley loves tapping into childlike wonder. In the final interview with local talent ahead of Writers Weekend, the author and illustrator tells Julie Hosking how his creations come to life.
Features
Writers Weekend: Just what the doctor ordered
17 February 2023
Michelle Johnston is an emergency doctor whose lifeline is writing. In the second interview with West Australian talent ahead of Writers Weekend, she tells Julie Hosking why we need to keep looking for those slivers of joy.
Features
Writers Weekend: Love from the fringes
13 February 2023
Rather than fight his feelings as an outsider, Holden Sheppard uses them to empower his work – and connect with others. In the first of a series of interviews ahead of Writers Weekend, he tells Julie Hosking why authentic voices matter.
What to SEE
What to SEE: Ubud Writers & Readers Festival
14 October 2022
The WA chapter of a world-renowned Southeast Asian literary festival will be returning to Perth for a weekend of literary and cultural fusion.
Competitions
WIN books by Anna Jacobs
3 August 2022
We have three books by author Anna Jacobs, signed exclusively, to giveaway to one lucky reader. Find out how to win here.
Features
Kindness key to WA author’s century
28 July 2022
Anna Jacobs has sold five million books worldwide, but is little known in her home town. As she celebrates the release of her 100th book, the popular author shares some stories with Ara Jansen.
Features
10 tips on how to read local
26 May 2022
This week is Love to Read Local Week. From tours and clubs to retail therapy, Ara Jansen offers some creative ways to explore our local tales.
Reviews
Seesaw’s junior reviewers take on a new picture book
8 December 2021
Perth artist Christopher Maxwell created an illustrated book he hoped would bring children joy. Seesaw’s junior reviewers share their responses.
