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Ipswich Festival of Children's Literature (more info)
A biennial festival catering for children, young adults, teachers, librarians, writers and illustrators, held in September. It has 'Meet the author' and illustrator sessions, as well as hands-on workshops.
Island is a literary magazine produced in Tasmania. It has been publishing since 1979. The website provides content lists for current, back and future issues, ordering and subscription information, information about Island, and contact details.
Ivana Hrubß fled her native Czech Republic in 1983. The family settled in Australia in 1984. The website includes information about her first adult novel 'A Decent Ransom'.
Sydney's Jacket magazine is published quarterly on the Internet in January, April, July and October. It was founded in 1997, to showcase lively poetry and prose.
Website of author and gardening expert Jackie French. Includes biography, book listing, excerpts from some books, advice for writers, recipes, workshops and garden tours.
Jan Cornall Writing Workshops (more info)
Jan Cornall is a writer, performer, teacher, and facilitator. Jan also runs 'Write Here, Write Now' Workshops and Retreats.
Janet Woods Australian Author (more info)
Website of West Australian author Janet Woods which includes information about her published works, upcoming releases and useful links.
JAS Review of Books (more info)
JAS Review of Books is an online monthly review, published in association with the Journal of Australian Studies. It is produced by the Australian Studies Centre at Curtin University of Technology in association with the Australian Public Intellectua...
Children's author Jeni Mawter, writing as J.A. Mawter, is the author of the 'So' series: So Gross!, So Feral!, So Sick!, So Festy!, So Grotty! and So Stinky!. Visit the website for information about Jenni and her books, teachers' notes, articles, wri...
Homepage of Australian playwright, Jens Porup.
John Bangsund's Threepenny Planet (more info)
A selection of writing from The Society of Editors Newsletter, Australian Book Review, Meanjin, The Times Bicycle Pump Supplement and other journals of moment; together with information about societies of editors, an introduction to Prestressed Concr...
John Tranter is one of Australia's best known poets and he is also the editor of the literary e-zine, Jacket. The website enables you to study his poems, read about his life and his writing practices, interviews with John as well various reviews of h...
John Tranter: 3 poems and an interview (more info)
John Tranter is one of Australia's best known poets. This website provides an extended interview with John by fellow-poet, John Kinsella, as well as the poems Decalcomania, Anyone Home? and Dark Harvest, published online.
The website of Australian author and academic Julienne van Loon, who won the 2004 Australian Vogel award for her debut novel 'Road Story'.
Kate Grenville - Australian Author (more info)
This site is an archive of material relating to the career of Australian author Kate Grenville. It includes interviews, book reviews and photos. The site also allows you to read a chapter from each of her novels, as well as a section about her life.
Katharine Susannah Prichard (KSP) Writers' Centre (more info)
The Katharine Susannah Prichard Writers' Centre is the oldest writers centre of its kind in Australia. The centre is located in the Perth hills, in the former home of Katharine Susannah Prichard, author of Coonardoo, Working Bullocks and The Goldfiel...
Kavenga Book Publishing (more info)
A small publishing company in Queensland, Australia. Purchase personalised Australian handbound story books online in the Outback, Rainforests and the Great Barrier Reef themes.
Kaz Cooke is a very popular Australian cartoonist, columnist and author focused on women's issues. Find info about Kaz's books and cards, as well as her CD ROM, radio program, and animated film.
Keeaira Press is a small publishing house with a primary interest in recording aspects of Aboriginal history and culture. Many of the publications have a strong photographic content. Keeaira Press has been established since 1995 serving educational i...
Kensington and Norwood Writers Group (more info)
This site gives information about the objectives and history of the Kensington and Norwood writers group, meeting dates and times, and displays a selection of work by group members.
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