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Official website for Richard James AllenĘs novel 'The Kamikaze Mind'. Includes information about a new cross platform fiction, available as a book, on mobile phones, and on the web, and as well as collectables and wearables.
The Lu Rees Archives of Australian Children's Literature (more info)
The Lu Rees Archives is a collection of resources encouraging the study and research of Australian children's literature. In July 1980 Lu Rees children's books and manuscripts collection was deposited with the University of Canberra Library in Austra...
The Morris Gleitzman Website (more info)
Website of children's author Morris Gleitzman. Visit the site to learn about Morris and his books and send him a message.
The National Young Writers' Festival (more info)
The National Young Writers' Festival is held in Newcastle, New South Wales, each October. The website provides information about the festival, who will be participating, a program of the events, information on accommodation and some background infor...
The Paul Jennings File (more info)
Official website of children's author Paul Jennings. Check out the site for information about Paul and his books, news of new releases, to find out when Paul will be in the Chat Room, and to subscribe to the newsletter.
The Red Room Company (more info)
The Red Room Company is a not-for-profit organisation which aims to create, promote and distribute poetry to the public in unusual ways. Focusing on work by new and emerging Australian poets, and working with radio, new media and alternatives to tra...
The Riddle of Shalomat (more info)
The Riddle of Shalomat is a novel written by Jemia Nagel, available in paperback and as a digital download.
The bookshop, which sources books on agricultural subjects worldwide is located on a rural property near Kilmore, Victoria. View book lists, and order online. Also includes information on the local area and it's history.
The School of Fine Arts (Art History & Cinema Studies), Classical Studies & Archaeology (more info)
The School of Art History, Cinema, Classics & Archaeology at the University of Melbourne was the first such department to be established in Australia. The website provides information on the school including the classics collection, general informati...
The South Australian Writers' Centre (more info)
The SA Writers' Centre is a non-profit organisation which provides resources and support for South Australian writers of all ages. The website includes information about the Centre, a calendar of Centre events including workshops, news, pieces by wri...
The South Coast Writers Centre (more info)
The South Coast Writers' Centre is dedicated to the development and promotion of writers and writing in the South Coast region of New South Wales. It's part of the Litlink network of regional writers' centres in New South Wales. On the website you ca...
The Stalking Tongue (more info)
Cross between a home page and an e-zine. Full multi-media poetry site of Jayne Fenton Keane, showcasing works of national and international writers.
This site is an example of interactive publishing. Rory Ewin's novel The Stand-up is published here with words, photographs, sketches and music. The Stand-Up tells the story of a young stand up comic, Alan, living and (often not) working in Canberr...
The Victorian Writers' Centre (more info)
The Victorian Writers' Centre supports quality writing throughout Victoria by providing opportunities for writers to explore and develop their craft, providing information and resources focusing on writing, publishing and performance; and by encourag...
The Web Site of Lyndon Walker (more info)
The home Page of Australian poet Lyndon Walker, including selections of poems from his book; So Many Rivers, So Much To Learn.
A writing consultancy providing appraisals and editing of all genres and writing workshops.
The Works of Banjo Paterson (more info)
A website providing information about one of Australia's best known poets and writers, Banjo Paterson, author of The Man from Snowy River and Waltzing Matilda. Includes his life, works, and links to other Paterson sites.
An online journal of book reviews, interviews, articles, short stories and poetry from Australia and elsewhere.
Thebookspace offers manuscript appraisal services.
This Is Not Art is an annual gathering of young media makers, musicians, artists, and writers. This Is Not Art is the umbrella term for 4 seperate media and digital arts festivals held over 5 days in September/October in Newcastle, NSW: The National ...
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