'Each month we celebrate an Australian debut release of fiction or non-fiction in the Kill Your Darlings Debut Spotlight feature. For October that debut is Translations by Jumaana Abdu (Penguin Random House). Translations is a beautifully moving novel following the lives of Aliyah, her daughter Sakina, and her friend friend Hana as they grapple with a series of personal disasters while bushfires rage around them in rural New South Wales.' (Introduction)
'Jumaana Abdu’s startling debut novel doesn’t explain Islam but explores its depths.'
'Shelf Reflection is our series where we explore the bookshelves and reading habits of some of our favourite authors. In this latest instalment, Tim Winton talks to us about environmental non-fiction, local favourites and his new novel, Juice.'
'My fashion writing is fuelled by a passion for ethical clothing but also a family legacy that has sustainability at its heart.'
'Show Your Working is a regular column exploring how writers get things done. In this instalment, we peek into the writing routine of award-winning author Melanie Cheng. Her latest novel, The Burrow, is out now. '
