Really sad to hear the news about Meanjin. Seeing one of my stories in print there, alongside work by ozLit giants, was the first time I felt like a real writer. What we're losing with this closure is not replaceable.

In my happy [cold] place

Looks like equal numbers of Lions and Wallabies jerseys on this flight from Adelaide to Canberra. Game day!! Hope it's drier in the capital...

The tough life of a writer. Thanks again to the good folk of Moorabool Shire! Until our paths cross again...

Excited to dive in to these...

For some inscrutable reason, my children have written my worst nightmare upon the wall.
If a bird eats my manuscript in the coming days, I won't be able to say I wasn't warned.

I'm back on my bullshit...

Thanks, Microsoft -- I too am all for nature (if and only to the extent that it enhances my personal quality of life).

A colleague just brought me a plate of fruit, and is insisting that I eat it. I guess it's time to look for a new job.

Hungover in Melbourne after a friend's 40th the night before. Looking for a place to lick wounds until 5pm flight. Accidentally but happily got caught up in 'Yes' rally for a while, then stumbled on this place. Ahhhhhhhh.