National Sorry Day is a day to acknowledge the strength of Stolen Generations Survivors and reflect on how we can all play a part in the healing process for our people and nations. Pictured: 'Cartwarra or what?' (2022) by Alf Taylor.

Aboriginal activist Sam Woripa Watson shares his thoughts after being brutally assaulted in custody, while illegally detained in Israel. And reminds us to keep the focus on Palestinian people and their liberation. www.blackwitness.com/p/this-is-th...

Watched some episodes of The Burroughs. It's refreshing to see retired people as the heroes in a sci fi/horror/mystery story. 60/70 year olds that are smart, sexy, fun & flawed. Been noticing this trend in novels, too. Good strategy appealing to boomers/older Gen X that refuse to be labelled 'old'

Was about to do the Bluesky version of a sub-tweet, but remembered the days of sub-whatever are long over. And, besides, it's not my circus. People can round up their own monkeys - or not

The Jewish Council condemns degrading treatment of flotilla humanitarians by far-right Israeli government minister. See full release at: www.jewishcouncil.com.au/2026/05/jewi...

This is what art washing looks like in real time.

My view on the days and days of Bluesky posts about an award-winning short story supposedly written by AI and an academic who doesn't respectfully or professionally cite others' work is .... Palestinian children & families are still being massacred and starved by apartheid Israel

Every May/June I get surprised when my statements for ELR/PLR & Copyright Agency payments arrive. These two schemes are lifesavers for writers & other creatives. Also a reminder that people appreciate what I create. Royalties from publishers are good but these schemes keep on giving, year after year

French senators have unanimously passed a bill allowing for the remains of people who were exhibited in colonial-era “human zoos” in Paris to be returned to their ancestral lands. www.france24.com/en/france/20...

I've been really stressing about lack of income/work & living expenses lately. Got my ELR/PLR statement. Huge surprise this year! Enough to get me through June and fix my car. I love people who love libraries 💕

A HUGE congratulations to Marly Wells and Linda Wells on winning the Ethel Turner Prize for Young People's Literature at the 2026 NSW Literary Awards for their book, 'Desert Tracks' (2025). Read more: bit.ly/4ulROwb

If true, this is not surprising

The Pirates of the Mediterranean Sea have kidnapped Aboriginal activist Sam Woripa Watson on open waters, along with 100s of other humanitarians. Free the flotilla members. Free Palestine www.blackwitness.com/p/we-have-a-...

There was a lot of meh and cringe in all 8 series of Outlander but that ending .... (No spoilers)

*ping* Another renewal notice via email. *ding* And one via text. *vroom vroom* Postie has left more. And car still not working

My comment on the budget: money isn't real. I'll take no further questions.

Learnt recently that my publisher's style guide has changed dialouge format from " " to ' '. Not as devastating as when middle-aged me heard the new norm was a single space after a full stop. That took a bit of adapting, because I'd imagine the nun in typewriter class sneaking up with her big ruler

'Dark side of Quebec’s history’: Indigenous families exhuming their children’s bodies for answers and closure. www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...

Are there any writers here that have used the ACF (Australian Cultural Fund) platform, as an individual? How does it compare to other crowdfund platforms? Is it more productive than arts grant applications?

Car broken. No money. This song has been on repeat since the 80s 🤣

Tarragon is an under-rated herb That's all

I've forgotten how to social media. To be honest, I've forgotten how to social.

We can all have some existential dread, as a little treat

These fake news accounts suddenly popping up on Bluesky are probably most definitely absolutely using AI to write their clickbait headings. They're making search function unusable

I can't emphasise enough how important the submission by my brother @timhollo.bsky.social to the ill-conceived Royal Commission on Antisemitism is. The lateral antisemitism from fellow Jews is something Tim & I have dealt with for a long time, even before either of us used the term "anti-Zionist".

The majority of offline conversations/voices I hear are birds. One day, I might completely forget how to communicate with humans. And I'll become a bird, tapping away at my keyboard, writing poems only birds can understand. Forgoing coffee for nectar, as I write sonnets to birds

*taps microphone* Hellooo. Is this thing even on?

Be safe, consume smooth anti-racist rice

Eli: please don't tell my mum and dad 🙃

Hump Day? Nah, I'm smack in the middle of a Hump Decade

How good is social cohesion

Exciting post received yesterday, looking forward to digging in. @eleaud.bsky.social

Melissa Lucashenko [who has been working with the publishing house for 30 years] : “It is not only silencing an Indigenous author [Jazz Money], it’s caving in to the Murdoch press...” “And it makes me want to put an ancestral curse on the lot of them.” www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

The immortal bantam was in fact not immortal. She died overnight. Last of the chooks, outlived the others by years. She liked hanging out with humans, and would pop through the doggy door to say hi every afternoon

And my book is here: www.uqp.com.au/books/music-...

Also, check out Jazz Money and her books: jazz.money

It's Earth Day and my publisher (University of Queensland Press) were going to do a post about my book, Music Camp, which has climate change themes (anti-fossil fuel sponsorship) Due to University of Queensland cravenly cancelling someone else's book they are now in a pickle and didn't post it

Shameful. And doesn't bode well for the new Meanjin, let's be honest.

University of Queensland directs UQP to cancel & pulp an Aboriginal writer's environmental-focused book for children. Jazz Money has done nothing wrong and doesn't deserve to be treated this way. Her book is important for young readers. Shameful

The ASA has long advised that exclusivity agreements limit opportunities for creators to promote their work or generate additional income. If literary event organisers impose exclusivity in their event agreements, then the fee offered should compensate creators in full for the lost opportunities.

We're thrilled to announce that Magabala has been shortlisted for Small Publisher of the Year & Children's Publisher of Year in the 2026 Australian Book Industry Awards 📚 This would not be possible with our incredible Board, team, creators and our founding Elders. Thank you to all🖤

NSW's fascistic anti-protest laws, enacted after Bondi and to allow Isaac Herzog, a war criminal, to tour without opposition, have been defeated in court today. The Appeals court found the laws "impermissibly burden" implied constitutional rights. From the river to the sea.

April 17 is Palestinian Prisoners Day. More than 9,300 Palestinians are imprisoned. Tortured. Detained without charge. Now facing execution. This is not distant. This is happening now. Show up. Be counted. Silence enables this violence. Action starts with you.

There is just one day left to submit your work to the inaugural Southerly Poetry Prize! For the opportunity to win $2000 and be published in Australia’s oldest literary journal, submit your work by 11:59PM Wednesday 15th April. southerlylitmag.com.au/the-southerl... #southerly #poetry #auslit

How would $5,000 change your writing practice? There's just two weeks left to apply for the Anne Edgeworth Emerging Writer's Fellowship Award, for an emerging writer in the Canberra Region to advance the recipients’ development in the craft of writing. marion.ink/anne-edgewor...

Thank you for your support Miriam Margolyes and for continuing to fight for liberation for all!!

Israel’s prison system is built on torture, abuse and indefinite detention of Palestinians. Hear directly from those fighting for freedom. Featuring Ben Margarelli, Arab Barghouti & Sahar Francis. Breaking the Chain: Freedom for Palestinian Political Prisoners Wed 15 April, 6.30pm Free Link in bio

All very cool and normal. Not

Just rewatched Jesus Christ Superstar (1973). Have watched it 20+ times but its been a long while since I last did. This is the first time I didn't sing a long. Hard not to hold in my thoughts what's happening in current times

Another Easter Saturday tradition is popping down to the supermarket. Because you don't think the six loaves of bread you bought on Thursday will last you until Tuesday. And you ate the kids' easter eggs last night