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Amanda Curtin and Six Days

Amanda Curtin and Six Days

" But people experiencing homelessness may have many other needs: meals, medical attention, laundry and showering facilities, hygiene products in portable sizes, storage facilities, appropriate bedding, and practical clothing and...

Blast from the Past

Hayley Singer's shortlisted Stella Prize book Abandon Every Hope is Stella's Book of the Month. Read more here: https://stella.org.au/2026/08/book-of-the-month-abandon-every-hope-august-2026/ Buy it here! https://admin.shopify.com/store/upswell-publishing/products/7456281067575
A new review of Jessica White's 'Silence is my Habitat' (2025) by Adele Dumont In Sydney Review of Books July '26

A new review of Jessica White's 'Silence is my Habitat' (2025) by Adele Dumont In Sydney Review of Books July '26

" "White’s writing is rich and open to the world, and this is thanks to the aliveness of her senses...White’s hearing loss means her other senses are heightened, and it...

Out West:Big State, Small Town

I hope this book is widely read, as a lovely account of working for the betterment of Western Australia. It is clear, concise and honest. It should encourage more people...
A superb new review of George Kouvaros's Patrimonies (2024)

A superb new review of George Kouvaros's Patrimonies (2024)

This review by Artemis Leontis in the first issue of Ergon journal has been one of my highlights in reading this year. Tremendous approach to tackling George's wonderful book. Courtesy...
Another review of Fourteen Ways of Looking by Erin Vincent

Another review of Fourteen Ways of Looking by Erin Vincent

This time in Sydney Review of Books. I’ve never know an Australian book to have earned as many reviews in Australia. (international reviews still to come!) This one by Rosalind Moran:...
Episode of Secrets from the Green Room Podcast

Episode of Secrets from the Green Room Podcast

Irma Gold and Karen Viggers from their monthly podcast. A pleasure to be interviewed by Irma last month. Access from Apple Podcasts. Secrets from the Green Room “Karen and Irma...
Ann Shenfield

Ann Shenfield

In this episode, Meesha Williams talks to Ann Shenfield about her book of poetry, A Treatment. Ann speaks on the many treatments in the book, from the treatment of language to...
J.R Burgmann

J.R Burgmann

In this episode, Meesha Williams talks to James Burgmann about his novel, Children of Tomorrow. 
Stuart Barnes (Part II)

Stuart Barnes (Part II)

I talk to Stuart Barnes about his book of poetry, Like to the Lark, which was released by Upswell on the 2nd of February 2023.
Hayley Singer

Hayley Singer

In this episode, I talk to Hayley Singer about her new book, Abandon Every Hope: Essays for the Dead.
David McCooey

David McCooey

In this episode, I talk to David McCooey about his new poetry collection, The Book of Falling.
Stuart Barnes (Part I)

Stuart Barnes (Part I)

In this episode, I (Meesha Williams) talk to Stuart Barnes about his book of poetry, Like to the Lark, which will be released by Upswell on the 2nd of February...
Monique Truong

Monique Truong

A week or so ago on a Friday night I recorded this podcast with Monique Truong in her Friday morning post-coffee state.
Belinda Probert

Belinda Probert

Belinda speaks with me about where this new book of hers came from: a little about her background and why this has been an idea she has carried for many of...
James Berlyn

James Berlyn

James is a performer, currently artistic director and executive producer of the WA Youth Theatre Company (WAYTC). WAYTC recently presented an extraordinary work for the Perth Festival called Beside, exploring...