Hi Patrick, I’m afraid it’s from release. But we try to offer this program every year. 2026…?

Thank you, Charlotte. She spoke highly of your work, including in that fabulous Kenyon Review interview - but I didn’t know this mentoring history. Our own books were so entwined. What connections Varuna has also made. ❤️

Thank Ryan, I’m far down the Japanese lit rabbit hole. Not a Murakami fan but find Mishima intriguing. Like Ogawa. Love Tanizaki and Kawabata.

Ah, fabulous. Thanks!!

Yes, I do know Kerr’s work and agree. He’s interesting on the repression of a thread of robust vulgarity in Japan’s history (though I’m a Tanizaki fan and that vulgarity is a reason I love his work). And he’s good on buildings.

Oooh… interested!

Fantastic thread, Naomi and super clear. Thank you!

Also seeking any other creative writing academics, especially in Australia!

David Dyer’s Kingdom of Dust - an alternative history of the Apollo 11 landing with bonus Norman Maileresque journalist character, alongside Buzz and Joan Aldrin - is the most enjoyable Australian book I’ve read this year (just out).

Haha, yes! I found James Bradley’s order slip in one of mine the other day. A lot of writers and readers in the neighbourhood.

Thanks! ❤️

I’d love to be included, please!

Let me check. It may be recorded and podcast.