Cirrus@Austlit

'A glimpse into the lives of others is a tantalising offer, and short stories give us such a window. A slice of someone’s life – whether it be in a factory, on a road trip north, the unquestioned love between two people, a child’s way of seeing or their passion for art – provides us an escape into their world or can serve as a mirror to our own inner lives. Within this anthology, sixteen brilliant writers allow us to imagine places and feelings we may not know but can seem all too familiar, touching our emotions with their imaginative tales.'  (Publication summary)

'Short stories have a way of encapsulating the world around us and within us. While storytelling is a universal thing, it’s the images in these sixteen stories that evoke a place and its people. Dead bats hanging on a wire, sport on the TV, figurines by a bed, teacups of yore and reusable coffee cups of now, the three of something new, the politics of a school playground, real and unreal memories, the joy of music, the weight of art, wildlife and more.' (Publication summary)