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Three book launches in one night!

Well, it is was very special night on Tuesday, 20 January with three book launches at the first ever Poetry at the Pub for 2026. All three collections are published by Flying Islands Press and the images of the poets … Continue reading

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Book Launch – Anna Forsyth Beatific Toast – Wednesday 6th Jun

Girls on Key presents the book launch of Anna Forsyth’s poetry collection, Beatific Toast. Please note, this is not a licensed venue. Cold drinks and light refreshments provided. Note, this is now a free event. Books available at the special … Continue reading

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Girls on Key presents Girls to the Front – Female Poets

A celebration of female-identifying poets from Newcastle/Hunter region and Sydney. Come and be inspired by the poetry and spoken word presented. Witness the fantastic spectrum of expression. Reading on the day: Magdalena Ball Emma Graham Anne Walsh Gillian Swain Janette … Continue reading

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Paula Morrow on Goodreads

I recently had the good fortune to meet Paula Morrow the author of Darwin’s Dilemma: the damage done and the battle for the forests. “This novel is based on two true stories: A fictional group investigate the truth behind a … Continue reading

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A community of writers

Earlier this year I was lucky enough to meet Angela Walton when she dropped in to one of my Starving in a Garret community meetings. They are informal gatherings usually on a Saturday at a local cafe. I post on … Continue reading

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Starving in a Garret has a new home!

Thank God! It is lovely to have such a friendly place with good coffee where I can relax and write and do my Starving in a Garret sessions. The Press Book House is the perfect place to catch up with friends, browse … Continue reading

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A new session on Saturday and a new location!

I’m back after a short break (and a holiday in New Zealand) with another session of Starving in a Garret. I will be at The Press Book House https://www.facebook.com/thepressbookhouse this Saturday 30th November between 10am and approximately 11.30. I’ll have … Continue reading

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Five is the magic number!

This evening I will be making my first pitch for volunteers. It will be at Poetry in the Pub (hopefully) for poets to drop in their chapbooks to the co-operative. After much deliberation I’ve decided five is the magic number. … Continue reading

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