Barry Lee Thompson

Barry Lee Thompson

  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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.

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  • Book launch invitation

    Book launch invitation

    Join me on Monday 14 September at 6:30pm when I’ll be chatting about my new book with fellow Transit Lounge author Catherine de Saint Phalle. This is an online event with Readings, and free to attend, though booking is required to get the Zoom link on the day. Details and booking info can be found

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  • Waiting

    I started this story a few years ago in a Roomers workshop. We were using the Lawrence Ferlinghetti poem ‘I Am Waiting’ as a writing prompt. I posted a version here in November 2015. This week I’ve been revisiting the piece. *** He’s waiting for the tram, at the junction. It’s the last of the

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