If you have a short story ready to share, the Roly Sussex Short Story Competition 2026 offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your writing and be recognised for your storytelling skills. Run by the English-Speaking Union (Queensland Branch), the competition celebrates the power of language and short fiction, rewarding stories
If you have a short story about life in rural Australia waiting to be told, the Olga Masters Short Story Award is a wonderful opportunity to share your fiction with a wider audience and celebrate the craft of storytelling. Established in honour of acclaimed Australian writer Olga Masters, the award
Every day we experience ‘sliding doors moments’ – those decisions we make that unwittingly affect the future. In this episode, bestselling author Petronella McGovern explores this concept through her own life and via the plot of her latest novel, Every Time She Wakes. As well as sharing the inspiration and
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