So excited to see Lucy Nelson longlisted for the @thestellaprize.bsky.social for her debut story collection Wait Here! From the judges' report: "The glistening stories in this debut collection ask questions of mothering and its absence... These stories are virtuosic..." stella.org.au/book/lucy-ne...
Photograph of Keith, with curly hair, a trimmed beard, wearing thin rimmed glasses. His white shirt is dotted with dozens of tiny blue whales that can't really be deciphered in this photograph. The background is soft focus and he's slightly backlit.
Keith Gow is a playwright and theatre critic. His plays have been seen across Australia and in the UK and South East Asia. His most recent play, Turn Turn Turn (Theatre Works, 2023) was described by The Age as "an ambitious queer sci fi drama". Keith's critical writing has been published in The Saturday Paper, Time Out, Australian Arts Review, Witness Performance and on his own blog, Theatre First. His first book, Where's David Lynch?, will be published in 2026 by Smith Street Books.
New headshot and bio as part of the announcement that I am taking part in La Mama's IMMERSE program in 2026. A group of 8 mid-career writers will get together every week for 12 weeks to support each other in creating a new work of theatre. I'm excited to be involved!
Book 6: The Director by Daniel Kehlmann trans. from German by Ross Benjamin #InternationalBooker2026 @thebookerprizes.com
is structured around a patriarchal society and blood feuds to settle disputes & defend family honor. Her decision has dire consequences for her family & the love of her life. A heartbreaking debut novel about family, honor & regrets. #InternationalBooker2026 @thebookerprizes.com
Another novel about gender & sexuality on this list. A young woman chooses to be a 'sworn virgin' to escape an arranged marriage in the Albanian mountains. She must live a celibate life & must also 'live as a man'. Her village is also governed by tribal customary law called the Kanun which (1/2).
Book 5: She Who Remains by Rene Karabash. Trans. from Bulgarian by Izidora Angel #InternationalBooker2026 @thebookerprizes.com
to a famous mathematician who dedicated his life to communism, a Buchenwald survivor & remained in the GDR even after the Wall has fallen. Told through his daughter's POV, it examines hard truths & what is left after the ravages of war. #InternationalBooker2026 @thebookerprizes.com
A sparse novel exploring themes of conflict, love, betrayal & principles. Following two parallel stories; a soldier who escapes a nameless war in the Mediterranean, seeks refuge in the mountains & must decide what value to put on life. The other is a conference set during 9/11 a tribute (1/2)
THREAD: I got laid off from NYMag/Vulture after 14 years. The family lost 75% of income + medical. Now mzs.press bookstore, once a side project. is do-or-die for Judith & I. I feel weird telling you this because others are doing much worse. But if you could like or share this, we'd be so grateful!
Book 4: The Deserters by Mathias Enard Trans. from French by Charlotte Mandel #InternationalBooker2026 @thebookerprizes.com
A sweeping epic of the casualties of war, physical & psychological. Does not shy away from soldiers' experiences of violence & survival. The depiction of post-war Belgium & Germany were so visceral. #InternationalBooker2026 @thebookerprizes.com
Remembered Soldier was gut-wrenching and heartbreaking. Set in Belgium in 1922, still reeling from WW1 a soldier goes through memory loss and PTSD as a result of being in the front. One day, a woman claims that he is her long-lost husband & begins a quest for memory, love & guilt. (1/2)
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It is literally the people who said "you can't say anything anymore" who are getting people arrested and harmed for saying things they don't agree with. Perhaps we misunderstood. I thought they were complaining, but maybe it was a warning/instruction
Released a video of my 25 Favorite Films of 2025. You can watch the entire thing for free below (where I hope you'll consider becoming a paid supporter of my work & the upcoming return of Watch With Jen pod).
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Yesterday's haul from South Melbourne Market: Snacks from La Central Spanish deli & bodega & chocolate from Atypic Chocolate (made right here in Melbourne). ❤️
Thank you Nadine! 🥳 Meet-up at a screening soon please.
Ooh! That's exciting! Didn't know this was a thing until now.
Yeah haha. Bad food here is rare that's for sure.
Yes! It was very good! ❤️ In terms of Asian, Lee Ho Fook is very good as well. 😃
Thank you dearest! 🥳❤️ Hugs!
More food pics! Always grateful for the biffo who brings me to all the good places. 🥳
Birthday dinner 🥳🎂 at Marmelo, Melbourne CBD. Portuguese-inspired. The food was delicious and well worth the hype!
Of course had to try their signature cake, Eye Candy (raspberry, lychee & pistachio mousse).
Lunch at Cheri, South Melbourne 🥳 Benedict Cheri & their French Toast.
@evelynaraluen.bsky.social was on the money when she called for tax free prizes.
The PM's lit award is tax free, time to bring other prizes in line.
Thank you! ❤️
Thanks! It was yummy! Kinako (roasted soybean) is one of my favorite flavors. 😃
Thanks Jen! 🥳 Have delicious food for me today as well.
Thank you! 🥳
