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Amy Matthews’ world of gritty realism is foreshadowed by an older, more traditional society about to be invaded by chaos and horror. One cannot help admiring Matthews’ accuracy of observation and her subtle placement of emotion in the uncovering of these parallel universes through the coalescence of memory and imagination. This is a remarkable novel of contemporary rootlessness, haunted histories and redemptive decency.

– Brian Castro

March 12, 2012, 12:32 AM

Writers’ Week Madness & Crazy Cute Blogs

Totally swept away by Adelaide Writers' Week this year! The new layout was brilliant, the weather perfect, and the writers themselves were inspiring. My faves: Elliot Perlman, Juan Carlos Vasquez, Gillian Mears, Dionne Brand, Ron Rash, and Caryl Phillips. Best session of the week: Robert Dessaix's closing lecture, which will ...
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February 16, 2012, 16:35 AM

(Not yet) End of the Draft Girl

No time to post for a while. Am trying to finish a draft. 12,000 words have hit the page in the last 3 days (RSI, here I come!). I'm a binge writer by nature but I have to confess this is wearing me out. And I'm tired of being in ...
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