In its simplest form, the Japanese ‘haiku’ is a short poem that comprises three lines. The first line contains FIVE syllables (not words). The second line, SEVEN syllables. And finally, FIVE syllables again. YOUR CHALLENGE: Create and SEND us your own haiku(s) based on your experience watching the Olympics. Perhaps inspired by
Bestselling author A. L. Tait is back with the next Maven and Reeve Mystery… Yes indeed – it’s an exciting giveaway this week, as we celebrate the launch of AWC presenter, So you want to be a writer podcast co-host and bestselling author Allison Tait’s new book (writing as A.L.
“What a thing of wonder a mobile phone is…” This week’s book giveaway is from John Boyne – the author of The Heart’s Invisible Furies and The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. Boyne’s latest novel – The Echo Chamber – is filled with his characteristic humour and razor-sharp observation. It
Amid the flurry of competition and gold medals being given out at the moment, today is the day that we roll out the podium for the 500-word sprint, our version of the modern “pen”tathlon. As a quick recap, these were the criteria for JULY’s Furious Fiction: Each story had to
For this week’s book giveaway, we have a home-grown treat for you, with footballer turned actor turned author Matt Nable’s latest novel, Still. Described as an “evocative, page-turning thriller” from this brilliant Australian writer, if you loved The Dry or Scrublands, then you will love Still. Here’s an overview of
“An exhilarating tale of one remarkable woman’s journey to find her purpose, and herself, in post-war America.” This week’s book giveaway is A Woman of Intelligence – the brand new novel by Karin Tanabe, author of A Hundred Suns and The Gilded Years. Here is a quick synopsis of the
Do you produce written works in a digital format, e.g. ebooks, online essays, or more? This opportunity is for you! The 2021 Woollahra Digital Literary Awards are now open and the prize pool is $7,500. There are prizes in the following categories: Fiction, Non-fiction, Poetry, and, according to the press
This week, Text Publishing announced the seven shortlisted manuscripts in the running for the $10,000 Text Prize for young adult and children’s writing – and we were thrilled to spot some familiar names on the list! Australian Writers’ Centre alumna Jacqueline Mohr has been shortlisted for her children’s story The
Ever wish you had a place to capture your conversations about books? Join the club with this prompted journal. That’s right – this week we have three copies of Book Club: A Journal to give away… the perfect accompaniment to your book-reading habit! Whether your book discussion meetings are organised
This week’s giveaway is The 22 Murders of Madison May – a brand new crime/thriller novel with a twist from author Max Barry. We have three copies to be won – here’s a quick synopsis… In Queens, New York, 22-year-old real estate agent Madison May is showing a house. The
It was a descriptive June this month at Furious Fiction. These were the story criteria: Each story had to include (word for word) the following SEVEN descriptions at any point in the story body: THICK AS HONEY SILENT AND STILL GOLDEN GLOW HEART-SHAPED DELICATE PERFUME SOFT AND DOUGHY RAZOR-SHARP And
Like Dirty Dancing – with a supernatural twist… We have a YA novel for our giveaway this week. But not just any YA novel. It’s the stand-out new YA romance, Instructions for Dancing, from Nicola Yoon – the number 1 bestselling author of Everything, Everything. Here’s a quick synopsis to
Australia and its formation – through the distorted view of a rum bottle. This week we have three copies of Rum: A Distilled History of Colonial Australia by Matt Murphy to give away. It’s a unique look at the colonial days of this prison colony – an alcohol-soaked almanac of
Ahhhh winter – the perfect time to cosy up to a roaring fire (or Kmart heater) with a cuppa and a good book. So this week, to celebrate the shortest day of the year, we’re offering you the opportunity to increase your stack of reading material to help you get
This week’s giveaway is one for the little readers – Hello Baby! from children’s author and AWC alumnae Shelly Unwin. This adorable picture book celebrates the arrival of a new baby, with gorgeous illustrations by the bestselling illustrator of It’s Not Scribble to Me. Here you are. Look at you! Tiny,
This week’s giveaway is one for the little readers – Hello Baby! from children’s author and AWC alumnae Shelly Unwin. This adorable picture book celebrates the arrival of a new baby, with gorgeous illustrations by the bestselling illustrator of It’s Not Scribble to Me. Here you are. Look at you! Tiny,
“All writers begin as readers…” This week’s giveaway book has been edited by Belinda Castles. It’s called Reading like an Australian writer and is an inspirational and heartfelt collection of essays that will enrich your reading of Australian stories and guide you in your own writing. We have three copies
It was a dark and stormy night at Furious Fiction HQ. The judges gathered around the glow of the Apple laptop and rubbed their hands with glee (a brand of hand sanitiser). Yesterday, the identity of the competition winner was unclear – many sitting on the fence in their decision.
This week we’re swapping bookmarks for ticket stubs as we offer up 10 double passes to Lapsis – in cinemas from 3 June 2021. Lapsis has been hailed by critics as “a smart, class-conscious sci-fi parable” whose “cult status is assured”. In bringing it to life, writer/director Noah Hutton’s intricate
This week’s giveaway book is from Walter Isaacson – former TIME editor and the bestselling author of many biographies including Leonardo da Vinci and Steve Jobs. In his latest – The Code Breaker – he returns with a gripping account of how the pioneering scientist Jennifer Doudna, along with her
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