Monthly Archives: January 2012
The Handmaid’s Tale
Hey, I just found this article in The Guardian where Margaret Atwood talks about the writing of The Handmaid’s Tale. This book had a huge impact on me – the set up, the story, the way it was honed to the bone, how she made Scrabble a sensual experience … OH – and the twist near the end … The bonus in the article were
Houston, we have a blurb
It’s up on the good ship Penguin’s website, like so: Night Beach AUTHOR: KIRSTY EAGAR Imagine there is someone you like so much that just thinking about them leaves you desperate and reckless. You crave them in a way that’s not rational, not right, and you’re becoming somebody you don’t recognise, and certainly don’t respect, but you don’t even care. And this person you
Driving with one arm out of the window
To this song is good! But not while it’s raining … And the clip? This is what I’m like when we’ve run out of coffee.
Auspiciousness
Yesterday I sent the next round of edits for NIGHT BEACH (feeling bold today) zinging back through cyberspace to my lovely editor, Amy, who is currently overseas, and was enjoying Chinese New Year in style. It felt good. I like dragons. And for you, wherever you are, I hope your year of the dragon turns out to be a cracker. When the book is
Wall of Hands
Hey the Wall of Hands is in its last few weeks – it’s a program run by the Australian Literacy and Numeracy Foundation which aims to teach people in marginalised communities how to read and write. At the moment they’ve raised $174,502 and they are hoping to reach $300,000. So if it’s something you’d like to contribute to, go and put your palm
The Night Beach trailer
Is now showing! Admission price? A minute of your time. Update: I forgot the plug! It’ll be published by Penguin Australia on 26 April, 2012. Boom, boom!
Fun Lovin’ Criminals
Just the coolest band in the world, always :). If you haven’t been smiling enough lately, watch the clip for Loco.
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