Profile: Allan Sicard
Tell us a bit about yourself.I am a husband to Kerrie, father to Kirk and Madeleine, and grandfather to Liam, Sylvia, Noah and Luca. Since retiring, I spend my time … Continued
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Profile: Jake Triulcio
Tell us a bit about yourself.My name is Jake Triulcio, and I’m a fantasy fiction writer. Whenever I’m not writing my books I go for walks or play video games. … Continued
Finding My Way
I have never been so naïve to believe that I can do anything that I want. In fact, I have never even believed that I can do anything that I … Continued
Publishing Internships
As an avid reader and writer, a career involving the magic of words appealed to me from a very young age. I was constantly in awe of the worlds and … Continued
How lowbrow fiction is carrying us across the murky waters of this pandemic
In early 2020, Melbournians in lockdown found freedom in new hobbies: baking a fresh loaf of sourdough, learning to crochet, tie-dying jeans, or learning the latest TikTok dance. When the … Continued
Mystery of the Missing Female Detectives
A dead body found in an abandoned house, a missing child reappearing after 20 years, a murder on a train stuck in the snow. Mysteries, crimes and thrillers are my … Continued
Hurdles, Hope and COVID Era Publishing
We had a place, a designated café that we always used for interviews. Decent coffee, if not overpriced, with a trendy postgrad hangout vibe. It was February 2020, and my … Continued
The Scratching of Pen Nibs
Review of the Winter Solstice Writing Retreat, June 2021 Kinglake, Victoria is surrounded by trees and national park. On the third weekend of June 2021, it was also shrouded in … Continued