I'm thrilled and deeply honoured that THIS TASTE FOR SILENCE is one of six books shortlisted for the prestigious Readings Prize for New Australian Fiction. Winner announced next month. So lovely to see three short story collections on the shortlist. Thank you, Readings. 
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https://www.readings.com.au/news/the-readings-prize-for-new-australian-fiction-shortlist-2019
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Eleven weeks after its launch, I'm delighted that THIS TASTE FOR SILENCE is heading off for its second printing. Sincere thanks to all who bought or borrowed my book. Your support has been amazing and I'm so grateful. 

"A stunning achievement [...] If you only read one short story collection this year, make it this one."
(Ellen Cregan, Readings' "Best Books of 2019 so far")

"This is one of the most substantial and memorable collections of short fiction by an Australian writer that I have read for a very long time."   (Kerryn Goldsworthy, Sydney Morning Herald, 17/06/19)

My book has been out in the world for six weeks now, and I am absolutely delighted to have had some great reviews. Sure feels good after all the hard work! Thanks to everyone for your wonderful support. 

This Taste for Silence is out in the world! Launched this week to a booked out session, I'm so happy to see making its way into readers' hands. 

I'm thrilled that my new short story, The Ice. 1867, has been awarded the E J Brady "Mallacoota" Short Story Prize 2018-19. Many thanks to the judging panel. You can now read the story on their website via the following link.