Category Archives: books / writing / creativity

Flying on a cinders track: reading in a digital age and the return of the novella

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Beth Spencer

While there is so much both good and scary about the digital revolution and the increasing ease of independent publishing, I do love the possibilities that are opening up for the shorter fiction forms that have been long neglected by … Continue reading →

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Re-kindling my books, a birthday special price this week, and my birthday wish!

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Beth Spencer

  I’ve recently re-issued my book — How to Conceive of a Girl (a book of fiction)  — as a kindle ebook, and to celebrate my birthday I’m dropping the price this week for The Girl to $2.99. Or if … Continue reading →

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Slash and burn time for arts, writing and drama at ABC-Radio National: why audio arts are too valuable to lose

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Beth Spencer

[This piece was published in The Canberra Times, Monday 21st October 2012] Imagine a country in which, no matter where you lived, there was a public space just down the road, easily accessible, well-lit and safe, food available, your favourite … Continue reading →

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