Blemish News - March 2012
Triptych Poets: Issue Three - submissions update
March 31, 2012
Submissions for Triptych Poets: Issue Three closed on 1 March. Once again we have been overwhelmed with the great response from Australia's poets. At this stage we've just about narrowed down our shortlist. Final selections will be announced before the end of April. Big thanks to everyone who has submitted. We'll be in touch ASAP regarding the outcomes.
One thing we can confirm right now: Issue Three is going to be a cracker!
New Nigel Featherstone Novella Announced
March 31, 2012
After the terrific reception to of Nigel Featherstone’s first novella, Fall On Me, Blemish Books is proud to announce that we will be publishing a second Featherstone novella in the coming year! The as yet untitled novella is the second of Featherstone’s “Launceston novellas” and is an insightful and daring examination of family, sexuality, loss and moving forward. We’re aiming to have the book out in late 2012. Stay tuned for more details in the months ahead.
On a related note, fans of Fall On Me should check out Featherstone’s recent blog entry The Blemish Novella Story Part 7: It’s not until now that he knows. This is what happens when a writer is invited to a book club discussion about his book, complete with servings of his character’s favourite food!
Childers Group Public Forum
March 31, 2012
The Childers Group will be having their first public forum on Wednesday 18 April 2012, from 5.30pm at the Street Theatre, Canberra. The Childers Group is an independent arts forum made up of ACT-region arts leaders. The Childers Group is committed to the long-term viability and vitality of the arts.
The question for the night will be: In terms of the arts in the ACT region, what is your most burning issue and your most radical idea? Guest speakers will include: Robyn Archer OA (Creative Director, Centenary of Canberra), Vicki Dunne MLA (Opposition Spokesperson for the Arts), Caroline Le Couteur MLA (Greens Spokesperson for the Arts), Omar Musa (urban poet/performer),and Yolande Norris (You Are Here Festival Producer).
Further details can be found at: http://childersgroup.wordpress.com/
Blemish Books Editor Interviewed by Burley Journal
March 31, 2012
Greg Gould, Blemish Books editor, has recently been interviewed by the good folk over at the new Burley Journal (proudly Canberra based!). Greg talks about writing, poetry and the journey that has been Blemish Books.
To check out the interview and to find out what's happening at Burley central, go to http://burleyjournal.com/
Special thanks to Patrick Mullins for making this happen.