Over the years, I’ve had contact from numerous students and lecturers who have informed me that they’ve studied or set my work as part of a course. I know that my work has been included in a range of courses in Australia, and that it’s also featured in courses in the UK, Switzerland, Japan and, coming up soon, Canada. Now, I want to...
Read MoreThe illustrated version of The Exorcist
Earlier this year, I received an email from an Aizzah Hanis, who contacted me via my website. Aizzah’s a second year Visual Communications student at Arts University Bournemouth in the UK. As it turned out, Aizzah went to the 2009 Ubud Writers and Readers Festival and saw me talk at a panel session. This led Aizzah to purchase and enjoy Look...
Read MoreTwo more readings in Toronto + books available in Vancouver and Toronto
I’m back in Toronto for the next month or so to bunker down and do some work. After some time away from a regular desk, I’m relieved to be back at Artscape Gibraltar Point to do more work on my second book, as well as a few other projects. Fortunately for me, my stay in Toronto coincides with Toronto’s Pride Week. I have two readings...
Read More13 June 2013: Reading in Vancouver
Coming up next Thursday, I’m doing a free reading in Vancouver with local writer Alex Leslie. Below are the details from the event flyer. This event is being presented and hosted by Larissa Lai, a writer herself and someone who has been a wonderful supporter of my work. Check it out if you’re in town and please spread the word! Bombyx...
Read MoreLook Who’s Morphing one of 200 works selected for the Reading Australia project
In some unexpected news, I recently learnt that Look Who’s Morphing is one of 200 Australian literary works that have been selected for the Reading Australia project. Run by Australia’s Copyright Agency, this project aims to encourage the study and appreciation of Australian literature. Teaching resources on each of the selected books will be...
Read More8 June 2013: Reading in Berkeley, California
I’m really looking forward to the next reading that I’m doing while travelling. I’m appearing at a literary cabaret that’s curated by RADAR Productions, which is run by San Francisco writer Michelle Tea. As mentioned on RADAR’s website – “RADAR conducts presenting, commissioning, professional development and...
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