Jennifer Down on ‘Bodies of Light’ Archive
Tuesday, 10 August 2021
Jennifer Down's third book Bodies of Light (Text, October) follows protagonist Maggie as she reluctantly revisits a past she's fought to keep buried. Reviewer Jacqui Davies says 'despite its bleak...
Annie Raser-Rowland on ‘Let’s Eat Weeds!’ Archive
Tuesday, 20 July 2021
Annie Raser-Rowland is a Melbourne-based horticulturalist and artist. She is the co-author (with Adam Grubb) of Let's Eat Weeds (Scribble, September), a guidebook for young readers on which weeds are...
Max Easton on ‘The Magpie Wing’ Archive
Wednesday, 14 July 2021
The Magpie Wing (Giramondo, September) is Max Easton's first book of fiction. Set in western Sydney, the novel follows the relationships between three young adults as they explore subcultures and identities. Reviewer...
Annie Smithers on ‘Recipe for a Kinder Life’ Archive
Tuesday, 22 June 2021
Chef, cookbook author and writer Annie Smithers's Recipe for a Kinder Life (Thames & Hudson, August) blends memoir, philosophy and practical tips on sustainability based on the author's experience running...
Quiet achiever: Jessica Horrocks’ career journey Archive
Wednesday, 9 October 2019
Jessica Horrocks, designer and production coordinator at Text Publishing, was recently named Emerging Designer of the Year at the 2019 Australian Book Design Awards. She shares her career journey. Having...
Natural habitat: Kate Goldsworthy shares her career journey Archive
Wednesday, 26 June 2019
Over the past 10 years, Victoria-based editor Kate Goldsworthy has worked for a wide range of publishers, both in-house and as a freelancer. She shares her career journey. Since early...
Living the fantasy: Lynette Noni’s career path Archive
Thursday, 14 March 2019
Lynette Noni’s YA fantasy series ‘The Medoran Chronicles’ has cemented her status as one of Australia’s favourite writers. She shares her journey towards becoming a bestselling author. I never wanted...
What’s cooking?: Julie Gibbs shares her career journey Archive
Tuesday, 30 October 2018
Trade publishing consultant Julie Gibbs shares her career journey. I was lucky enough to grow up in a bookish household in Adelaide, buying Enid Blyton books with pocket money and reading...
Leading the way: Lee Walker on her career journey Archive
Tuesday, 3 July 2018
Oxford University Press director of School Publishing Lee Walker reflects on 26 years in the publishing industry and what she hopes to achieve as the newly appointed president of the...
Finding your centre: Megan Daley on her career journey Archive
Wednesday, 27 June 2018
‘A school library is at the very centre of creative school communities,’ writes teacher-librarian and book blogger Megan Daley. She shares her career journey. I studied early childhood teaching, always...
Come together: Jemma Birrell’s career journey Archive
Wednesday, 18 April 2018
Tablo creative director Jemma Birrell has spent her career connecting audiences with books, whether it be in bookshops, at festivals or online. She shares her career journey. I started working...
Natural appreciation: Lex Hirst’s career journey Archive
Monday, 23 October 2017
‘In all my roles I search for talented people with fascinating work and find them new audiences,’ writes Penguin Random House commissioning editor, festival director and arts programmer Lex Hirst....
Digital driver: Joel Naoum shares his career journey Archive
Monday, 17 July 2017
Joel Naoum was the publisher at Pan Macmillan’s digital imprint Momentum for five years before starting up the publishing consultancy Critical Mass. He shares his career journey. I’ve always been...
Conversation starter: Felicity Vallence shares her career journey Archive
Tuesday, 9 May 2017
Former Penguin publicist and marketing manager and passionate YA advocate Felicity Vallence shares her career journey. I joined Penguin just after their move to Camberwell, as a fresh-faced publicity assistant, and...
A country practice: Portia Lindsay’s journey into regional arts development Archive
Tuesday, 14 March 2017
Former bookseller and NSW Writers’ Centre program officer Portia Lindsay has found her calling in regional arts development and now runs the Mudgee Readers’ Festival. She shares her career journey. ...
Drawing from experience: An interview with Quarto director Marcus Leaver Archive
Thursday, 6 October 2016
International publisher Quarto—which partners with Murdoch Books in Australia—is celebrating its 40th birthday this year. Portia Lindsay spoke to director Marcus Leaver about artistry and innovation in illustrated publishing. Publishing...
Jane’s addiction: Jane Covernton’s career journey Archive
Wednesday, 5 October 2016
‘I had accidentally stumbled upon the job of my life,’ writes Jane Covernton about her entry into children’s publishing. The co-founder of Omnibus Books and more recently, Working Title Press,...
All about Evi: Evi Oetomo shares her career journey Archive
Friday, 8 July 2016
Book designer Evi Oetomo spent eight years at Penguin before opening her own studio with business partner Daniel New. She shares her career journey. Spending hours a day admiring typefaces,...
Behind the Mike: Profile of Mike Shuttleworth Archive
Tuesday, 10 May 2016
Mike Shuttleworth is the campaign manager for the Australian Children’s Literature Alliance, which administers the Australian Children’s Laureateship. He has also worked as an events programmer, curator and reviewer. He...
Shelf life: Profile of Booktopia’s Christopher Cahill Archive
Monday, 21 March 2016
‘Most people think I work in IT,’ writes Booktopia merchandiser Christopher Cahill. He shares his career journey. When I tell people I’m an online merchandiser nine times out of 10...
