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Review: Eating With My Mouth Open by Sam van Zweden, by Shelley Timms

April 11, 2021April 1, 2021 By Underground Team

Title: Eating With My Mouth OpenAuthor: Sam van ZwedenPublisher: NewSouth PublishingGenre: MemoirPublished: February 2021 Eating With My Mouth Open is a deeply personal

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Review: The Edward Street Baby Farm by Stella Budrikis, by Shelley Timms

March 10, 2021March 3, 2021 By Underground Team

Title: The Edward Street Baby FarmAuthor: Stella BudrikisGenre: True crimePublisher: Fremantle PressPublished: October 2020 TW: Child abuse, child death, neglect The Edward Street

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Review: No Small Shame by Christine Bell, by Shelley Timms

February 18, 2021February 19, 2021 By Underground Team

This review was first published in issue 33: Historical Fiction Title: No Small ShameAuthor: Christine BellGenre: Historical FictionPublisher: Impact Press No Small Shame

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Issue 33: Historical Fiction is here!

February 18, 2021April 1, 2021 By Underground Team

When we sought submissions for this issue, we wrote that, ‘What makes historical fiction captivating is not the absence of modern inventions but

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Review: Over My Dead Body by Dave Warner, by Shelley Timms

February 7, 2021February 2, 2021 By Underground Team

Title: Over My Dead BodyAuthor: Dave WarnerGenre: Mystery/ThrillerPublisher: Fremantle Press Dave Warner’s latest thriller is an ambitious mixture of past and present; combing

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Our Favourite Aussie Historical Fiction Books

January 31, 2021April 1, 2021 By Underground Team

Photo by JJ Jordan from Pexels With our Historical Fiction issue out in February, the Underground team wants to share our favourite historical

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UW Does AWWC 2021

January 14, 2021February 18, 2021 By Underground Team

Last year the Underground team took on the Australian Women Writers Challenge, committing to the Franklin level challenge to read at least ten

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Our Favourite Books Released in 2020

December 23, 2020February 18, 2021 By Underground Team

Image by cottonbro, from Pexels free images In our final post for 2020, the Underground Team have rounded up all their favourite new

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Interview: Dr Anne Ryden, Danish-English translator, by Shelley Timms

November 22, 2020February 18, 2021 By Underground Team

Dr Anne Ryden Dr Anne Ryden is a Danish-English translator, and a senior lecturer in Professional Writing and Publishing at Curtin University where

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5 Aussie book-to-screen adaptations you’ll want to watch

November 1, 2020December 31, 2020 By Underground Team

Book-to-screen adaptations are a controversial art. The limitations of special effects and other behind the scenes factors can make it difficult to accurately

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An interview with Maria Papas, winner of the 2020 TAG Hungerford Award, by Shelley Timms

October 28, 2020December 31, 2020 By Underground Team

Maria Papas is the winner of the City of Fremantle 2020 TAG Hungerford Award, announced on Thursday 22nd October at an awards ceremony

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How to Write Horror, by Shelley Timms

September 16, 2020December 31, 2020 By Underground Team

Image from Pexels free images What makes a good horror story? Is it the shocking gore, or the slow burn of psychological torture

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Review: Fire Front poetry anthology, by Shelley Timms

July 8, 2020December 31, 2020 By Underground Team

Title: Fire Front: First Nations Poetry and Power Today Editor: Alison Whittaker Genre: Anthology/Poetry collection Publisher: UQP “Our legacies become futures, written from

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Review: An Inheritance of Secrets by Sonya Bates, by Shelley Carter

May 17, 2020December 31, 2020 By Underground Team

Title: Inheritance of Secrets Author: Sonya Bates Genre: Historical Thriller Publisher: HarperCollins Australia (2020) After the horrific death of her Oma and Opa,

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Six Historical Fiction Books by Aussie Authors, by Shelley Carter

May 13, 2020December 31, 2020 By Underground Team

When I’m in a reading slump, or feel as though I need an escape from the world, I tend to gravitate towards historical

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Issue 30: Thriller is here!

May 5, 2020November 18, 2020 By Underground Team

For your reading pleasure we are pleased to present issue 30: Thriller, hot off the virtual press!  Interview Coordinator Shelley Carter compiled and

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Thriller Sub-Genres You May Not Know About, by Shelley Carter & Jemimah Halbert Brewster

April 23, 2020December 31, 2020 By Underground Team

When you think of ‘thriller’ as a genre you might think of a mystery set against the clock, unexpected twists that raise the

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Review: The Daughter of Victory Lights by Kerri Turner, by Shelley Carter

March 22, 2020November 18, 2020 By Underground Team

Title: The Daughter of Victory Lights Author: Kerri Turner Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: HQ Fiction, HarperCollins Australia imprint, (2020) After serving her country proudly

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Interview: Theresa Smith at the Australian Women Writers Challenge, by Shelley Carter

March 18, 2020December 31, 2020 By Underground Team

Theresa Smith is the Team Coordinator and Historical Fiction Editor for the Australian Women Writers Challenge, which Underground is participating in this year.

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Is literature elitist? By Shelley Carter

March 15, 2020December 31, 2020 By Underground Team

Our taste in books is often a very personal and very unique aspect of our personality. Not only do the types of books

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Review: Challenge Accepted by R J Amos, by Shelley Carter

March 11, 2020November 18, 2020 By Underground Team

One of the most difficult aspects of being a writer is remaining consistent with your writing, and pushing through the all-too-common writer’s block.

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Bookish bucket list: 6 book-inspired experiences across the globe, by Shelley Carter

February 26, 2020December 31, 2020 By Underground Team

Image by Free Photos from Pixabay Alice’s Tea Cup, New York City, United States Inspired by the Mad Hatter’s tea party, Alice’s Tea Cup

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2020 Australian Women Writers Challenge at Underground, by Jemimah Brewster

January 29, 2020December 31, 2020 By Underground Team

Here at Underground we’re always looking for ways to support Australian writers, particularly authors from marginalised and underrepresented groups. With that in mind,

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Review: The Lost Summers of Driftwood by Vanessa McCausland, by Shelley Carter

January 19, 2020November 18, 2020 By Underground Team

Title: The Lost Summers of Driftwood Author: Vanessa McCausland Genre: Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Australia (2020) This book was provided by NetGalley and HarperCollins

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Review: A Constant Hum by Alice Bishop, by Shelley Carter

January 5, 2020November 18, 2020 By Underground Team

Title: A Constant Hum Author: Alice Bishop Format: Short stories Genre: Fiction Published: 2019 A Constant Hum is a collection of short stories

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Take your Nonfiction to the Next Level by Shelley Carter

December 25, 2019December 31, 2020 By Underground Team

Image from Canva Free Stock Images Writing long-form nonfiction can be difficult; there is a fine line between cramming as much interesting information into a book or article,

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Review: I Am Change by Suzy Zail, by Shelley Carter

December 21, 2019December 21, 2019 By Underground Team

Title: I Am Change Author: Suzy Zail Published: 2019 Publisher: Walker Books Australia Genre: Young adult fiction Lillian wants so much more out

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Review: Catching Teller Crow by Ambelin & Ezekiel Kwaymullina, by Shelley Carter

December 8, 2019December 4, 2019 By Underground Team

Title: Catching Teller Crow Author: Ambelin and Ezekiel Kwaymullina Genre: Young adult fiction Publisher: Allen & Unwin Beth Teller is dead. But she

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Interview: Lisa Wolstenholme, Wild Weeds Press Executive Officer, by Shelley Carter

December 4, 2019December 31, 2020 By Underground Team

Lisa Wolstenholme, EO of Wild Weeds Press Firstly, can you tell us a bit about Wild Weeds Press? What kinds of authors do

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Review: The Orange Grove by Kate Murdoch, by Shelley Carter

November 24, 2019November 19, 2019 By Underground Team

Title: The Orange Grove Author: Kate Murdoch Publisher: Regal House Publishing Genre: historical fiction The Orange Grove follows an extensive cast of characters

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Issue 28: Invitation

November 5, 2019November 18, 2020 By Underground Team

Cover art by Frank Candilaro ‘Invitation’ is special because, apart from being our 28th issue, it is being released on the 10th birthday

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Underground Writers 10 Years On

November 2, 2019November 18, 2020 By Jess

On Friday, November 1st 2019, Underground Writers held a birthday party at PICABar in Perth to celebrate 10 years supporting Australian emerging writers.

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The Writer’s Reading List: Books to help you become a successful writer by Shelley Carter

October 16, 2019December 31, 2020 By Underground Team

Becoming a writer involves so much more than just having a talent for telling stories. There are so many aspects you must consider

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Review: On The Sunday, She Created God by Gerii Pleitez, by Shelley Carter

October 9, 2019October 5, 2019 By Underground Team

Title: On The Sunday, She Created God Author: Gerii Pleitez Publisher: Kara Sevda Press (2019) Genre: Literary Fiction Novella THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SOME

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5 Books You Can Read in One Sitting by Shelley Carter

September 18, 2019December 31, 2020 By Underground Team

Life gets pretty hectic sometimes. There isn’t always time to dedicate to our hobbies or to relaxation. According to studies, reading can reduce

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Review: Half Moon Lake by Kirsten Alexander, by Shelley Carter

September 1, 2019September 1, 2019 By Underground Team

Title: Half Moon Lake Author: Kirsten Alexander Publisher: Bantam (Penguin Random House); 2019 Genre: Historical Fiction/Crime When Sonny disappears without a trace in

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Review: If I Tell You by Alicia Tuckerman, by Shelley Carter

August 18, 2019August 13, 2019 By Underground Team

Title: If I Tell You Author: Alicia Tuckerman Publisher: Pantera Press (2018) Genre: YA Contemporary If I Tell You follows the story of

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Interview: Australian YA author Lisa Walker

August 14, 2019December 31, 2020 By Underground Team

Interview by Shelley Carter Lisa Walker is an established Australian author with a range of works under her belt, ranging from young adult

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Interview: Nova Weetman, middle-grade and YA author

July 10, 2019December 31, 2020 By Underground Team

An interview by Shelley Carter Nova Weetman has been writing since she was a preteen and has not stopped since! True to the

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Interview: Poppy Nwosu, YA author

June 16, 2019December 31, 2020 By Underground Team

Poppy Nwosu is an Adelaide-based, young adult author. Growing up in central North Queensland, she enjoyed a thoroughly wild childhood surrounded by rainforest

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