Cirrus@Austlit

'A Type of Vertigo features pieces from the 15 students in the unit, Creative Writing, Poetry and Short Story. Each contributed at least one poem and short story. Those who attended the launch in Avondale Libraries (Lake Macquarie campus) on October 26 read a poem.'

'Two of Australia’s most popular children’s storytellers live in a treehouse. It’s a Thirteen-Storey one, at least it started out that way. The storytellers are Terry Denton and Andy Griffiths, responsible for an array of children’s comedies, who live in a fantasy treehouse paradise. There they write and illustrate their stories, distracted by the lemonade fountains, see-through shark-infested swimming pool and a marshmallow gun that shoots directly into your mouth.' (Introduction)

'Lulu, Adolf, a moose and a Hummer...

'If you’re in the mood for madness and mayhem, this book satisfies like chocolate cake with more than a touch of chilli.

'We Ate the Road like Vultures is what happens when Lulu, a girl from down-under, discovers Jack Kerouac alive and living Mexico with a bloke called Chicco, meets the sexy angel back-packer, Adolf and they all dust off the Hummer in the garage...

'Lynnette Lounsbury’s witty, insightful and deeply wise road story is impossible to put down. Written in the scroll style of the renowned Beat writer, and reminiscent of Woody Allen’s Midnight in Paris, the story unravels vibrantly, enticing readers to reach for Kerouac’s classic. ' (Publication summary)

'Dom is the youngest person ever to arrive in the Necropolis, the 'waiting place' between death and what comes after. And it isn't long before he catches the attention of Satarial, a cruel Nephilim from the beginning of time, who has grim plans to use Dom as entertainment in his vicious gladiatorial games. When Dom's still-living sister, Kaide, appears in the Necropolis too, Satarial has the leverage he needs, and the stage is set for the biggest shake-up the afterlife has seen in centuries. Dom's only option is to compete in the Trials and attempt to win the chance to enter the Maze. In his favour he has an enigmatic young Guide, Eva, and a Guardian, Eduardo, who may not be what he seems. But will they be enough? ' (Publication abstract)