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The Falls, by Rachel Sanderson (short story)

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Steve Rossiter

They planned for weeks, in those few moments each day when they knew they would not be overheard. They tried to prepare for all possible dangers but the boy had not been one of them. The boy was chance, unforseen. … Continue reading →

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Rhiannon Hart – Author Interview

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Steve Rossiter

You have two stories in the integrated short story collection, Possessing Freedom. Without giving plot spoilers, what can readers look forward to in your two stories? I write the part of Emma, a fifteen-year-old schoolgirl who can see ghosts and … Continue reading →

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Nov 2011 Short Story Comp Winner

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Steve Rossiter

Congratulations to everyone who had their story shortlisted for the AusLit November 2011 Short Story Comp (Murder). I hope you all had fun and that the shortlisted writers find lots of new readers and maybe some new friends through participating … Continue reading →

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November Short Story Comp (Murder) Shortlist

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Steve Rossiter

The shortlist for the November short story comp is as follows: The Long View, by Michael Grey Truth Is, by Ross Watkins God Was Wrong, by Geoff Lambert Ice Cream, by Yin Mice of the State, by Talia Walker The … Continue reading →

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Truth Is, by Ross Watkins

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Steve Rossiter

Truth is I was on the highway when this diamond come sparkin on my windshield and then it done grew into a girl bout seventeen or so with a pack on her back and a thumb stuck out pointin down … Continue reading →

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October Short Story Comp (Espionage and Deceit) Shortlist

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Steve Rossiter

The shortlist for the October short story comp is as follows: Farewell, the Sea, by Megan McGrath Desperation, by Ashleigh Andrade The Twitching of Curtains, by Reena Mukherjee The Pin Tray, by Margot McCamley The October short story comp is … Continue reading →

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The Twitching of Curtains, by Reena Mukherjee

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Steve Rossiter

The Mercedes glided to a standstill before the first house in Burkely Avenue. It was a quiet street, with no more than five little cottages and surrounded by country for ten to twenty miles around. A swarthy man in a … Continue reading →

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Desperation, by Ashleigh Andrade

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Steve Rossiter

She sat there on the park bench waiting. She peered out at the decaying, unruly forest. Shadows breached every space even the recesses of her mind. It had been a few hours now that he was meant to arrive. Adeline … Continue reading →

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Short Story Comp – Sep 2011

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Steve Rossiter

The Australian Literature Review is running monthly short story competitions for September, October and November. Stories should be 1,000-3,000 words in length and fit the theme for the relevant month. Stories should be submitted to auslit@hotmail.com as an attached document … Continue reading →

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Book Street Toorak to host three author Basics of Life event

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Steve Rossiter

Book Street Toorak are hosting an event for AusLit anthology Basics of Life with the three Melbourne contributors: George Ivanoff, Beau Hillier and Belinda Dorio. George, Beau and Belinda will form a panel discussing the Basics of Life anthology and … Continue reading →

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