Barry Lee Thompson

  • New in May

    Broken Rules and Other Stories has been selected by The Age as one of ‘The books to read in 2020’. It’s in the new voices section of the article. The listing has the original release date of August, but the title was brought forward and is coming out in May. There’s more information at the

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  • Broken Rules and Other Stories is my first collection of fiction. It’s being published in May by Transit Lounge. The collection is included in The Sydney Morning Herald feature ‘The books to read in 2020’. From derelict industrial districts, to a lonely highway diner, to the faded charm of a British seaside resort, these are

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  • Roomers #67 Summer 2020

    Yesterday I got chatting with an older man in a pub. I’m not sure why I was drawn to him. Something in his eyes, perhaps. I did very little of the talking. You know me. But I listened, as I like to, as tends to be my way. The Summer 2020 issue of Roomers magazine

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  • 2019: Another Year Over

    Originally posted on Elwood Writers: It’s been another lively year for Elwood Writers, both individually and collectively. There are too many highlights to pick and choose for an end-of-year wrap-up. But this might be a good opportunity to say special congratulations again to Jennifer, whose first novel Lily Campbell’s Secret was published in May, and…

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  • Originally posted on Elwood Writers: Wintry stories and music can be enjoyed whatever the season, wherever you are. Listen to Elwood Writers read their winter-themed work on the recent special edition of Cover To Cover, Vision Australia Radio’s weekly literary program, originally broadcast 12 July 2019. The program is available on the Podcasts & Recordings…

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