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It’s been marvellous to see Tim Slade’s collection of poems, The Walnut Tree (published by Bright South) amongst all of the worthy contenders for the inaugural Tim Thorne Prize for Poetry, in the 2022 Tasmanian Literary Awards. The Walnut Tree was longlisted for the Tim Thorne Prize which placed it in the top ten entries, …
Please join us for the launch of Jan Colville’s new collection of poetry, a small universe, at The Hobart Bookshop (22 Salamanca Square, Hobart, Tasmania). a small universe will be launched by Sue Stack, and there will be more! *** Poetry readings from a small universe, by Jan Colville, *** *** and Kate Shipway, Jane Evans, …
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Anne Collins’ new book, Listening to the Deep Song (published by Bright South), was launched in Hobart on the 11th of November. A strangely auspicious day? Indeed, it was Remembrance Day – 103 years since the end of World War One. It was, then, appropriate to preface the launch of Anne’s book by remembering the …
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Amongst all the very worthy longlistees of the Tasmanian Literary Awards 2022, it’s particularly nice to see Tim Slade’s collection of poems, The Walnut Tree. I am proud to have published this book under the Bright South imprint. The Walnut Tree has been longlisted for the inaugural Tim Thorne Prize for Poetry.* (You can read …
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I’m really pleased to announce the publication, by Bright South, of Tim Slade’s debut collection of poetry, The Walnut Tree. This has been a labour of love for both Tim and myself. It’s the culmination of many years of work for Tim, and for me – this is why Bright South publishes – to showcase top …
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For those who’ve lived in Tasmania, the endless campaigning to protect our unique and wonderful natural environment can all seem very serious and exhausting, yet if there is one thing all those involved in these movements will surely have in common, it’s an echo, somewhere in their memories, of Jamie Kirkpatrick’s joyous laughter. Jamie, AM, …
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Bright South is proud to be the publisher of Pete Hay’s poetry chapbook, Girl Reading Lorca. From a poet normally regarded as “fiercely Tasmanian”, this collection is a startling departure from Pete, but no less observant, subtle or incisive than his better known work. The centrepiece of Girl Reading Lorca is a celebration of the …
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