Cirrus@Austlit

'Everyone on Mars comprises 12 independent short stories imagining what may happen were humans to colonise the planet Mars; the focus is on people rather than technology. '

'Once begun, this psychological thriller is hard to put down.'

'A first date that inadvertently becomes extended thanks to lockdown. What could possibly go wrong?' 

'A murder mystery set against the cliff faces of Mount Arapiles in Victoria brings new meaning to the term 'cliff-hanger'.'

'A memoir that explores the rarely spoken about effects of sibling abuse.'

'A memoir about familial separation and living with disability.'

'Apologia is an offering of nonsensical delight steeped in real-life occurrences, which sees Nicola Gunn’s bizarre wish of becoming a French actress interrogated through a verbal ballet between the real and the surreal. What threatens to be 90 minutes of sensory overload is tamed by the ingenuity of the artistry underpinning the body of work.'

'Brilliant stories about ordinary people all connected to a series of crimes.'

'Two separate monologues explore themes of violence.'

'Liane Moriarty's latest book takes on the big themes of life and death, and looks set to be another bestseller.'

'This debut collection of poetry plays with the intersection between motherhood and the natural world.'

'Alexis Wright wins the most prestigious literary prize in Australia for the second time.'

'What are some of the processes behind collaborating with illustrators when you are writing a book?'

'I was in high school the first time I ever saw an Asian woman play a lead role in a major TV show. And it was not until I was well into my 30s before I came across a female Asian main character in a fantasy book. In the books, shows and films of my youth, Asian characters were rare; if one was present, they were almost always the unattractive, nerdy sidekick.' (Introduction)

'Best-selling author Trent Dalton will be inviting Brisbanites to share love stories once again in an interactive love letter experience.'

'After the immense success of 'Boy Swallows Universe', Dalton returns to the Brisbane stage with a new theatrical adaptation.'