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Susan Hayes will retire from her position as director of the Literature Board of the Australia Council for the Arts in December. (See news.)
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Tales From the Political Trenches By Maxine McKew
ISBN 978-0-522-86221-8 PRICE $29.99
epub ISBN 978-0-522-86222-5 PRICE $24.99
Forthcoming Publicity
- Following the exclusive serial agreement with Fairfax for extracts and interviews with Maxine McKew over the weekend, extensive print coverage continues with interviews and reviews in magazines such as Australian Spectator, The Monthly, The Weekly Review, Readings Monthly and Country Living.
- Maxine begins a wide-reaching tour of the East Coast for the month of November with book events and signings in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane
- Media interviews on a daily basis with an extensive list of radio interviews on 3AW, 2UE and local and regional ABC programs around the country.
- TV interviews including ABC’s Lateline, Sky, Ch 10’s The Project, Ch 9’s Today Show and ABC’s The Drum throughout next week.
Booksellers, order now with Random House on 1800-222-444
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 The exhibition of finalists in the $60,000 Melbourne Prize for Literature 2012 and $30,000 Best Writing Award 2012 opens Monday 5 November in the Atrium at Federation Square – the winners will be announced Wednesday 7 November at www.melbourneprize.org. Cast your vote online now, or in the catalogue during the exhibition, and have a chance to win a luxury stay at Sofitel Melbourne On Collins. Visit www.melbourneprize.org for further information.
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