New story published: Polysomnogram
The kind editors at Poor Mojo’s Almanac(k) have once again confirmed their taste and style, choosing to publish my story Polysomnogram in their august electronic pages.
A polysomnogram is a test performed on people with suspected sleeping disorders; in this case narcolepsy.
Polysomnogram is an exploration of the ideas and techniques I would use for my second novel, None of the Other Flies Follow My Crooked Lines. Juggling work and a young family, I found my writing hours relegated to the hours of eleven and three. I suspect stories about sleep disorders were a natural consequence.
Whenever I told people I was working on a story whose main character has narcolepsy, people often assumed I was writing a comedy. Although the story has what I hope are amusing moments, Ryan’s narcolepsy is never played for laughs, though it is a handy device to rely on when your scene runs out of steam and you need a quick transition to the next.
So? What are you waiting for?
Read Polysomnogram (should be a permanent link).
Enjoy the rest of Poor Mojo’s Almanac(k).
Read MoreMasterclass at Brisbane Writers Festival
I’ll be lending my digital head to the Australian Writers Marketplace Industry Masterclass at this year’s Brisbane Writers Festival.
This industry seminar will introduce you to agents, publishers and writers and take you on a journey from manuscript development to published author promotion. It will cover the role of agents in a writer’s life, the publishing process, including developming and submitting your work, and new pathways to publication, and you’ll learn the tricks of promoting your book and yourself and the importance of both. This seminar is for emerging writers and those who are just plain curious about books and publishing. Walk away with tools and insider knowledge to help you navigate a pathway in the marketplace.
$100 from QTIX (price includes a copy of the new edition of The Australian Writer’s Marketplace valued at $49.95). Friday 3rd September 10am to 3pm. Queensland Art Gallery Lecture Theatre (opposite the watermall).
Read MoreThe Books
