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We heart Radio Adelaide

Just a reminder (on this lovely, not-too-hot Monday) of how great Radio Adelaide is. Diana Chessell, author of Adelaide's Dissenting Headmaster, was interviewed by the very well-spoken and engaging Ewart Shaw on Sunday. Listen to their fascinating conversation on John Lorenzo Young here. Meanwhile, Mag Merrilees continues her instalments of Fables Queer and Familiar at Radio Adelaide, all of which are available here. And then there have been interviews with Kate Strohm, Dino Hodge, Janis…

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Wednesday links

The Wednesday links are in, kids! Have you checked the news today? Because we're getting excited about all of this Harper Lee business. Time to rewatch Gregory Peck in the movie version <swoon!>. Also, ever wondered what kind of feedback James Joyce would have got from his creative writing class on his Ulysses? McSweeney's have too! Balked a bit at some of Molly’s “sexier” thoughts, which read like male fantasy. You can do better than…

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Poetry update

Hey-o! Today's the day of the poets! 1 – You should all come down to Wakefield Press at 4 pm on Saturday 14 February to celebrate one of this state's premier poets, the inimitable Geoff Goodfellow. There'll be wine, a giant poster unveiling (!), and I'm pretty sure Geoff can be convinced to give a reading or two -- Ever read 'The Seventh Doctor'? Yeah, of course you have. (If you haven't, prepare to weep.)…

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A lovely review of Kate Strohm's Siblings

I think this book is a revelation. It has shone light to a lifetime of feelings and emotions that I could never really make sense of, until now. For anyone who has considered reading Kate Strohm's wonderful book, Siblings:   By Joe Cole (Phoenix Society): I think this book is a revelation. It has shone light to a lifetime of feelings and emotions that I could never really make sense of, until now. One of the…

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And a happy new merry Xmas year to you all!

Please click Rufus for the full Wakefield Press Xmas card. We'll be closing up shop around around midday on 24 December, and reopening bright and early on Monday 5 January. In the meantime, you can always find us online. Have a happy and safe holiday everyone!

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Fables Queer and Familiar launch ...

What's hilariously funny and poignantly tender, written by an award-winning Wakefieldian, and about to be a big Christmas seller? This guy! Launching as part of Feast Festival next Tuesday, with music by Triptick and wines by our very favourite sponsors, Fox Creek, Fables Queer and Familiar is one of our big (little) books for this summer. Written by the always-wonderful Margaret Merrilees, who's been shortlisted left, right and centre for The First Week, and adapted…

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Here's to a lovely Book Market weekend

And what a weekend it was. People everywhere, delicious sausages (have I mentioned how much I like sausage sizzles?), bargains galore, author signings and readings – but the best part was all the people who came out to celebrate with us. We feel like we've met a little more of the neighbourhood now – and like we've been welcomed with open arms. Thanks so much, guys. It's so lovely getting to know you all. And…

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Links! Book Market! AUTHORS!

Okay kids, it's time for some links and some fun. First up, we have 10 Words Every Writer Needs to Know, including the very awesome scripturient, to describe someone with a passion for writing. I'm going to be including all of these in emails to our authors from now on! Secondly, we have a collection of images showing writers with their typewriters. From the very beautiful Sylvia Plath doing a spot of typing outside in…

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Another accolade for The First Week

Margaret Merrilees can add another feather to her cap*. Her debut novel The First Week has been shortlisted for the Barbara Jefferis Award, a very cool award that celebrates work that depicts 'women and girls in a positive way or otherwise empowers the status of women and girls in society'. Read an extract of The First Week here or skip that and buy a copy here.You can read more about the award here and see…

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