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  • More to come on the radio

    I’ve a couple of exciting sessions coming up on the radio. I’ll be chatting about Broken Rules with David McLean on 3CR’s Published…Or Not very soon. And in October I’m chatting with Paul J. Laverty on Main FM’s literature show The Quiet Carriage. Broadcast dates and times to follow. Both interviews will be available as…

  • On the radio this week

    Cover to Cover this Friday at 8:00pm, repeated Sunday 1:30pm, Vision Australia Radio (Melbourne 1179 am) & VA Radio Digital: Tim McQueen reads Barry Lee Thompson’s ‘Careering’ from Broken Rules and Other Stories and ‘Vacuum Lad’ by Stephen Baxter. Listen on the radio in Australia, or online from anywhere in the world with an internet…

  • Broken Rules: event reminder

    I’ll be chatting about my new short-story collection with fellow Transit Lounge author Catherine de Saint Phalle on Monday at 6.30pm (AEST). This is a free online event via the Zoom platform, so watchable from anywhere in the world with an internet connection. More info and booking details can be found at the Readings events…

  • In Their Own Write | Q&A

    In Their Own Write is a wonderful online space dedicated to writing and books, where writers talk about their work, offering advice and insights along the way. Here’s an interview I did with them recently: Meet the Author: Barry Lee Thompson

  • Reasons to be cheerful

    The sun’s shining. I saw a seal or dolphin splashing about in the Maribyrnong River this morning. It’s the first day of spring and I’ve been smelling jasmine in the local laneways for days now, even through the fabric of my facemask. And it’s publication day. Yippee! Broken Rules is officially released.