by NRB | 12 Nov 2013 | Non-fiction |
This anthology of essays, fiction, memoir and poetry contains some powerful and impassioned writing from some of Australia’s best-known writers. The first contribution in this absorbing book, ‘Moonlight’, by Rodney Hall, is a wonderful piece of writing...
by NRB | 19 Apr 2013 | The Godfather: Peter Corris |
Recently I emailed a friend to explain that a visit he proposed wasn’t convenient because I’d be minding my seven-year-old grandson and wasn’t sure where I’d be. I’d previously sent him and his wife a photograph of me with my five grandsons. He replied understandingly...
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