• The story behind ‘Playful Arrangements’

    The seventh story in Broken Rules and Other Stories (Transit Lounge) is one of my personal favourites in terms of mood and atmosphere. An early version appeared in the Spring/Summer 2015 issue of Roomers magazine, where the theme was Music. I just had a cursory read of the opening and ending of both versions, and…

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  • Don’t miss the August 1 deadline for the American Writers Review contest

    Timely reminders from Margaret of Elwood Writers and the group itself that the window for submitting work to the American Writers Review (San Fedele Press) 2025 literary contest is shrinking alarmingly quickly. How did we get to the last third of July so quickly! But don’t fret, there’s still time to enter, even if you…

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  • I’m so glad there’s cake! Me It’s been a wonderful 18 years. Here’s to the future – I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the group.

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  • Last week Elwood Writers went on its first ever writing retreat. We rented a cottage in Victoria’s spa country, the land of the Dja Dja Wurrung people. Our honorary canine member and muse Ruby came too; she had the run of a huge backyard, sharing the space with kangaroos and possums and many other bush…

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  • Midsumma Festival 2025’s theme, COLLECTIVE IDENTITY(S), challenges us to explore how we foster connections in an era of digital disconnection, uniting communities and amplifying voices that advocate for meaningful social change. from midsumma.org.au Had such a lovely time at The Pearl Prize 2025 award ceremony at the Victorian Pride Centre in St Kilda on Sunday afternoon.…

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