09/02/2012 - 12:01am
The debate over gender bias in the literary and genre fiction world is still going strong.
Why does fiction - or anything - written by women garner fewer reviews than that written by men?
If you recall - just after SheKilda - Tara Moss wrote a blog on this subject and the parallel one about the inequity when it comes to prizes.
One thing led to another - via several snarky reactions - and the 2012 Australian Women Writers' Reading Challenge was launched by Elizabeth Lhuede.
We've mentioned all this before but the story obviously still has life as there's an update today at the online artsHub.
Check out the story by Sarah Adams.
http://www.artshub.com.au/au/news-article/opinions/arts/simply-chick-lit-forget-it-187475
Oh, and if you're on facebook why not like the SinC-Oz page.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sisters-in-Crime-Victoria/208451630075
07/02/2012 - 2:34pm
The Best of Times
short story competition
For humorous short stories (any theme) up to 2500 words.
First prize: $200.
Second prize: $50.
Closes 30 April 2012.
No entry form required.
Include a cover sheet with your name and address, story title, word count,
and where you heard about the competition.
Entry fee is $6 per story.
Send a cheque or money order made out to: Chris Broadribb.
Post your entry to: PO Box 55, Blaxcell NSW 2142.
Include a large SSAE so that your story can be returned afterwards, along with a results sheet.
Competition website: http://spiky_one.tripod.com/comp13.html
[SinC-Oz: Chris Broadribb is a long-time member of Sisters in Crime Australia]
05/02/2012 - 6:04pm
Catch up on Katherine Howell's interview in the Melbourne Herald Sun and the Adelaide Advertiser.
And don't forget Katherine and the fabulous Sulari Gentill feature in the first Sisters in Crime Melbourne event for 2012 - on Friday February 17.
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/ipad/raw-material-sets-up-a-life-of-crime/story-fn3o6wog-1226254230639
02/02/2012 - 1:06pm
Katherine Howell who, along with Sulari Gentill, headlines the first 2012 event for Sisters in Crime Australia will be giving radio audiences an idea of what to expect when she joins us.
Katherine will be 'on air' on 3MDR- 97.1FM - at 3.05 (EST) on Monday February 6.
Host Ann Creber will be talking to Katherine about her latest book Silent Fear.
You can listen online from anywhere in the world via the link below:
http://3mdr.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12&Itemid=28
Katherine will also feature on JOY 94.9 FM in chat with Dean Beck on Word for Word at 12noon EST Sunday February 12 .
You can listen online (or podcast) from anywhere in the world:
http://www.joy.org.au/listenlive
Katherine & Sulari will be grilled by Jacqui Horwood for Sisters in Crime at a live in person event on Friday February 17 from 8 pm.
Venue: The Rising Sun Hotel, cnr Raglan St & Eastern Rd, South Melbourne
01/02/2012 - 2:29pm
ABC TV's Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries starts here on February 24th - you can get some sneak previews now at their very beautiful website:
http://www.abc.net.au/tv/phrynefisher/
See the cast of characters, as well as the trailer for the show.
26/01/2012 - 7:18pm
Poison pens: A New Wave of Literary Sexism has women writers fighting back
In her feature on 14/1/2012 in The Saturday Age’s Life and Style supplement (also repinted in the Sydney Morning Herald), Jane Sullivan dissects the reignited debate about the rough deal faced by women authors when it comes to reviews, awards, and general recognition.
It’s a must read – and all power to Sisters in Crime member Tara Moss for getting this debate raging (again).
Check out Jane's article:
http://m.smh.com.au/entertainment/books/a-womans-place-20120113-1pyoa.html
08/01/2012 - 2:46pm
Scarlet Stiletto winner and Second Cut author Eveyln Tsitas features in the RMIT news.
Check out the link
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=7c4m4jmbifux1
20/12/2011 - 11:23am
We are starting the New Year with a bang! On Friday, February 17, Sisters in Crime will be hosting an event with Katherine Howell and Sulari Gentill who are both launching their latest books.
Mark the date in your diaries and we'll post more information closer to the date.
19/12/2011 - 3:18pm
Go Sisters in Crime
Scarlet Stiletto The Second Cut got a great review in Saturday's Age
Check it out here:
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