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Thuy On
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Arts journalist, critic, editor, poet. Reviews and Literary Editor of ArtsHub. Two books of poetry published: Turbulence (2020) and Decadence (2022). The third, Essence, to be released Feb 2025. All published by UWAP.
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Scathing book reviews are more common than you think
Are you fretting about receiving a scathing book review? You're in good company - Trent Dalton, Haruki Murakami, Sally Rooney and Mitch Albom all know what it's like.
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April 9, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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Head over to compulsivereader.com to read an insightful review of Essence
March 14, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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Thuy On’s third poetry collection 'Essence' bridges the gap between her career and her poetry with literary and cultural references for readers
In this interview, Thuy chats with UWAP intern Maria Kakani, deep diving into her experience writing Essence, her career as a critic and poet, and the evolution of her writing journey.
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March 5, 2025 at 6:09 AM
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Why do we cosy up to crime fiction?
What are some of the tropes of cosy crime fiction and why is it so popular, like Osman's Thursday Murder Club.
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February 26, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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So you've signed the contract and handed in your manuscript … now what?
What are some of the processes your manuscript will go through before it is published?
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February 24, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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Essence launch at Readings Carlton in March! Come along. To be launched by Alice Pung.
February 19, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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Head over to 3CR Publish or Not to listen to my talking about Essence!
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Thuy On and Mark Smith
Thuy On, once again, explores, language, love and the arts in her latest poetry collection, ‘Essence’.Grace had to contend with grieving parents, conflicted staff and hounded by relentless media for t...
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February 12, 2025 at 7:08 AM
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Book endorsements: yay or nay?
The giving and receiving of literary or book endorsements is a tricky practice. How does the Australian book community feel about them?
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February 10, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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Essence (Thuy On, UWAP) | Books+Publishing
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February 2, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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Copyright Agency's Cultural Fund grants
Which organisations were successful in receiving a slice of the Copyright Agnecy Cultural Fund pie?
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January 28, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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Copyright Agency's Cultural Fund grants
Which organisations were successful in receiving a slice of the Copyright Agnecy Cultural Fund pie?
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January 28, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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Concert review: Raiders of the Lost Ark in Concert, The Plenary
Indiana Jones rides again with the MSO following his every adventure in Raiders of the Lost Ark in Concert at The Plenary.
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January 27, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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What changes do writers want in the Australian books industry?
A wish list from Australian authors on aspects they'd like to augment, tinker with or scrap altogether in the Australian books and publishing industry.
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January 23, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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Copies of Essence have arrived! My 3rd collection of poetry will be available in early Feb in good bookshops and through my publisher UWAP's website.
January 21, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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Australian literary festivals in 2025
What bookish and literary festivals are happening across Australia this year?
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January 9, 2025 at 5:59 AM
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Upcoming Australian fiction and non-fiction for 2025, January to June
What will be in Australian bookshops this year? Here's a selection of new titles that will be released in the first half of 2025.
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January 2, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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Micro Interview | Thuy On - compass north - art communication
Sticky Teeth’s micro-interviews feature words on the intersection of art and writing. For the 15th edition, we spoke with Australian arts journalist, editor, critic and poet Thuy On. Read more micro-i...
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January 2, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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What I've learned: Peter Rose, Australian Book Review
Peter Rose will be leaving his post as the Editor of 'Australian Book Review' next year. What does he have to say about the state of Australian publishing?
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December 22, 2024 at 10:14 PM
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Book review: Cat Lady Manifesto, Anna Go-Go
Crazy Cat Lady Manifesto by Anna Go-Go is a jaunt through the history of this most maligned trope, 'the (crazy) cat lady', and a reclamation of its power.
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December 19, 2024 at 10:55 PM
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Most popular reviews in 2024
Which reviews of live performances, exhibitions and books attracted the most attention from ArtsHub's readers this year?
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December 19, 2024 at 10:54 PM
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Vale John Marsden
Vale John Marsden, the author of the award-winning, best-selling YA 'Tomorrow' series, has died at 74.
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December 19, 2024 at 12:06 AM
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16 top-starred book reviews of 2024
Which authors earned the coveted five-star rating in the book reviews from ArtsHub's reviewers this year?
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December 13, 2024 at 9:00 AM
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7 life hacks for writers
These life hacks for writers will help you with your writing goals.
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December 8, 2024 at 10:10 PM
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December 1, 2024 at 12:53 AM
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Sensitivity readers: why do we need them?
Why are sensitivity readers used by authors and publishing companies, and why should Jamie Oliver have used one?
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November 28, 2024 at 10:12 PM