Second Fleet Baby
Reviewed onTenderness, grief, fear, shame and delight are situated in the world of reproduction, and also in this splendid, intelligent poetry collection – the second by historian, academic and poet Nadia …
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Wherever You Go
Reviewed onMarried couple Amy and Matt are at an impasse, unable to find common ground as they try to navigate a way through the grief of losing their child. Hoping to …
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The History of Mischief
Reviewed onThe History of Mischief is a fascinating ‘book within a book’ embodying the adage that truth is often indeed stranger than fiction. The stunning, intricately detailed cover hints at the …
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the dancer in your hands
Reviewed onIn the dancer in your hands <>, writing becomes dance. This sustained poetic work by interdisciplinary artist Jo Pollitt – a teacher of dance improvisation at WAAPA – bends, twists …
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The Sky Falls Down: An Anthology of Loss
Reviewed onThe Sky Falls Down is an elegant anthology of writings on loss. A selection of poetry, prose and memoir from 89 writers across Australia, this collection depicts loss as a …
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Rapture’s Roadway
Reviewed onRapture’s Roadway by Virginia Jealous is a multi-layered, lyrical work of creative non-fiction. In this blend of travelogue, memoir and literary criticism, Jealous follows the life and work of poet …
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