Barry Lee Thompson

fiction

  • Careering on the radio

    A careers officer gets more than they bargained for when meeting schoolboy Mike for the last appointment of the day. Thanks to Tim McQueen for reading my short story ‘Careering’ on last week’s edition of Vision Australia Radio’s Cover to Cover. If you missed the original broadcast, you can listen to the podcast of the…

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  • Launched and sailing

    Thanks to everyone who helped celebrate Monday’s launch of Broken Rules and Other Stories, whether on the night or via the recording afterwards. One of the many benefits of online literary events is their wide accessibility. I was lucky to be joined by so many supporters from Victoria, interstate, and overseas. What a treat to…

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  • 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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  • 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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