AustLit

'A new program is helping me to pursue a career in publishing after years of trying to get a foot in the door. This opportunity gives me the chance to amplify voices that have been overlooked on the shelf, as well as behind the scenes.'  (Introduction)

'This month’s reflection is from Bastian Fox Phelan, whose debut memoir How To Be Between (Giramondo) is an exploration of youthful anxiety, medical discourse and shifting identities. Read Ellen Cregan’s review, and stay tuned for more on our website and podcast later in the month!' (Introduction)

'I cannot say exactly when I first saw Kath & Kim. I was 11 in 2002 when the first season premiered, and I started watching it around then. I’d queue up the VCR to record the weekly episode on the VHS I’d labelled ‘Kath and Kim DO NOT TOUCH’ so my brothers wouldn’t use it to tape the footy. This was so I could rewatch the show, memorising the dialogue of the dysfunctional mother-daughter duo, which I’d repeat at school, or around the house, or simply to myself, which was the safest option. The sitcom—created, written and performed by the comic geniuses that are Gina Riley and Jane Turner—was my oasis.' (Introduction)

'This month, we take a peek into the writing routine of author Ashley Goldberg, whose debut novel Abomination, which was shortlisted for the 2020 KYD Unpublished Manuscript Award, is out now from Vintage Australia.' (Introduction)

Jane Novak is a Sydney-based literary agent, who represents writers across all genres and stages of their career, as well as a number of literary estates. She has worked in publishing and publicity for over 25 years, including in-house at Pan Macmillan and Text Publishing.' (Introduction)