Some news that made it onto the Facebook page and my Instagram, but that I somehow neglected to put on the website… My short story “Like Siamese” was recently long-listed for the 2016 Birdcatcher Books Short Story Award. “Like Siamese” will appear in the competition’s print anthology, released through Birdcatcher Books mid-2017. Exciting!
AuthorEmma Michelle
New Article Published by Society19
A piece I wrote on the university textbooks vs. e-books debate has gone live on Society19‘s AU page this morning. It’s the second fun, silly piece I’ve gotten to write for a student website/audience this year since my piece for Farrago in April. If you like your books papery and your memes on point, read
New Article Published by Kill Your Darlings
This week marks the 65th publication anniversary of J. D. Salinger’s novel The Catcher in the Rye. As well as being the main focus of my graduate research at The University of Melbourne, this book has played a big part in influencing my development as a writer (as well as – let’s be real here
Rare Birds Goes to the Editor
7 years, 1000 drafts (with 1000 more re-writes), 4 writing holidays… and it’s done. Rare Birds is finished! Tonight I’m celebrating with a glass of champagne as the manuscript of my first novel goes off to the editor. Thank you to everyone for their support and enthusiasm over the years since I first drafted this
New Article Published by Farrago
Today is World Book Day and in celebration I’ve written a piece that’s up on Farrago Magazine‘s website. It’s titled “88 Lines about 44 Books” and the structure is (of course) modeled on the lyrics of the 80s new wave classic by The Nails. It’s a fun, general interest piece based on my years of
New Interview & Forthcoming Short Story Collection
Exciting news! Following my January 27 piece published by The Conversation I was invited to speak on ABC Local Radio NSW with Dominic Knight. This was my second appearance on their Evenings program in the capacity of my interest in academic research, this time talking about the influence of J. D. Salinger’s writing on culture,
New Article Published by The Conversation
2016 is looking to be a very big year! My debut novel Rare Birds is only three chapters away from being ready to send to an editor, I was invited to apply for the Master of Arts (Research) program at the University of Melbourne (commencing part-time study there next month), and The Conversation have this
Website Launch
Welcome to EmmaMichelle.com.au! This is my new professional website to showcase my different writing projects, and to collect all of my social media presences in the one place. I would love to hear from other writers, readers and creative types who can spare some time to provide feedback on my website and any suggestions for