Mutants and Missionaries
This story appeared in the Spineless Wonders anthology, Stoned Crows & 0ther Australian Icons, which was launched at the Sydney Writers Festival in 2013. It has also been performed by actors … Continue reading
Correction Road
Between two droughts Charlie and Phil search for a new beginning. Phil drives their hire car, a modest two door Nissan coupe, through low slung mist hanging in the shallow … Continue reading
Disembodied
This story appeared in the Short and Twisted anthology in 2011, by Celapene Press. On the bus on the way to work I sat with a man who cried quietly … Continue reading
Water Born
This story appeared in the Tower Writing Group Anthology. Winner of the Fellowship of Australian Writers National Literary ‘Community of Writers’ Award, 2012. My brother was excited when he saw … Continue reading
Fisherman
A lone fisherman at the snap of dawn His crack showing and his belly bulging G’day Frank, he bellows across the morn Scaring the fish, I haven’t seen you down … Continue reading
Sleeping Beauty by Julia Leigh
Spoiler alert M and I saw Sleeping Beauty at the Dendy on cheap skate Tuesday. I’m aspiring to Sid Field’s recommended quota of two features per week, with at least … Continue reading