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Banned Books Week

During the last week of September every year, hundreds of libraries and bookstores around America highlight the problem of censorship by mounting displays of challenged books and hosting a variety of events. This year’s Banned Books Week will be held Read More →

Tales from a Mountain City shortlisted for Asher Literary Award

The Asher Literary Award was offered for the first time in 2005 in collaboration with the Literature Board of the Australia Council. This award has been made possible by a generous bequest from Mrs Helen Waltraud Rosalie Asher. Helen Asher Read More →

BlogFest 2010

BlogFest 2010 is on this weekend, which is a massive carnival of giveaways from over 250 participating blogs. Odyssey Books is giving away a book pack, containing a copy of Subliminal Dust, Foley Russel and that Poor Girl, and the Read More →

SPUNC Writers Showcase

SPUNC (Small Press Underground Networking Community) bring a showcase of great writers to Federation Square, Melbourne, this weekend! Featuring: * Pooja Mittal – Subliminal Dust (Odyssey Books) * Josephine Rowe – How a Moth becomes a Boat (Hunter Publishers) * Read More →

Writing Communities and Slush Pile Services

For a long time, I’ve been a huge fan of writing communities such as WEbook. It’s a great place for writers to post their work and get fast feedback, collaborate with other writers and maybe even find a literary agent. Read More →

Contest Sponsorship – StormSage Central

StormSage Central is an Australian based creative collective with a global membership base. Their mission is to “deliver a quality, contemporary, free site; that will enable easy networking for and promotion of creative talents from around the world.” Odyssey Books Read More →