Cirrus@Austlit

'In this instalment, we are widening the scope to draw wisdom from one of the country’s most esteemed booksellers. Fiona Stager OAM is co-owner of Avid Reader, Where the Wild Things Are and Riverbend Books in Brisbane.'

'A wartime hero refuses to pick up his weapon. Koalas begin a mass exodus. A writer finds her voice again.

'New Australian Fiction showcases the strength and diversity of Australian short fiction at its best. Now in its sixth year, these stories will move, entertain and enlighten you.

'Featuring award-winning writers:

• Jumaana Abdu
• Alice Bishop
• Behrouz Boochani
• Ennis ehi
• Paige Clark
• Ceridwen Dovey
• Tracey Lien
• Aisling Smith
• Josephine Rowe

'Plus a short story by award-winning journalist and human rights defender Behrouz Boochani, and more exciting names to come!' (Publication summary)

'Alexis Wright is the winner of the 2024 Stella Prize, making history as the first writer to win twice. In this interview, she speaks to Kill Your Darlings about her winning novel, Praiseworthy, why she writes big books with big ideas and how her publisher stopped her from putting down her pen for good.'  (Introduction)

'Louise Milligan has made her name with hard-hitting journalism. This year, she released her debut novel, Pheasants Nest. The award-winning investigative reporter spoke to Kill Your Darlings editor Suzy Garcia about transferring her skills to fiction writing, drawing inspiration from real-life stories and why Ireland always has a special place in her heart.'  (Introduction)

'Louise Adler is the director of Adelaide Writers’ Week. Her illustrious career as an editor, publisher and leader in the arts spans more than three decades, and notably includes her time as CEO and publisher at Melbourne University Press from 2008–2019.' (Introduction)

'A new collection of short fiction from Kill Your Darlings.

'An opera singer loses her voice. Sex releases memories. A lake monster captures a town's attention. Two young men take their vapes and big ambitions and go On the Road.

'New Australian Fiction showcases the strength and diversity of Australian short fiction at its best. Now in its fifth year, these stories will move, entertain and enlighten you.' (Publication summary)

'Martin Shaw is a literary agent based in Leipzig, Germany, with over thirty years of experience in Australian books and publishing. His agency, Shaw Literary, brings together fine writers with great publishers, both within Australia and internationally.' (Introduction)