Category: Stuff

The things I am most obsessed about tend to influence the content on this blog in strange ways. I never set out to blog about them specifically, but they colour every interaction I have with other people, and it is frequently a question or idea that someone else puts out there that sparks a moment of confluence and, lo, a blog post appears. With that in mind, I figured I’d put this out there: a list of the current obsessions that are guiding my work over the next few months. The list is constantly evolving – some are long-term obsessions that lie at the very heart of my identity, while others are brief flings – but they all shape my method of engaging with the world in strange ways. 1) ART AND COMMERCE We’ve spent centuries telling people that art isn’t commerce and that’s filtered down into every aspect of the way we talk about art, writing, and creativity. For someone

So let’s be clear: I work for Queensland Writers Centre. I’ve been there since mid-2011. I’m also a member of Queensland Writers Centre, and have been since some time in the mid-nineties. I think it’s an important support mechanism for Queensland writers, but I can, understandably, be accused of bias. To mark the 25th Anniversary of QWC, the organisation is launching a Scholarship and Access fund to help provide funding and travel support to writers who wouldn’t ordinarily get a chance to access QWC programs. We’re inviting members and non-members alike to get involved and help foster the future of Queensland writing with the 25/25/25 crowdfunding campaign, which includes a diverse range of awards (including some that are highly GenreCon focused). If you’ve got a few bucks to spare and you care about writing or reading, please donate.