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American Psycho

October 2, 2023October 2, 2023 ~ Kylie Eklund-Denman ~ 2 Comments

I grew up near Readings Bookshop in Hawthorn. Receiving a Readings voucher was by far my favourite gift to receive. I would wander the shop, reading blurbs, and take forever to make a decision about how to spend my cherished book money. I have many wonderful memories of Readings, but by far the most vivid … Continue reading American Psycho

The Rise of Banned Books

October 1, 2023February 6, 2025 ~ Kylie Eklund-Denman ~ 1 Comment

Indulge me, if you will... Imagine I am a school librarian, in Des Moines, Iowa. I am slowly walking through the stacks, removing titles as I go. The Kite Runner, The Handmaid's Tale, Brave New World, The Colour Purple. You may picture me in a pencil skirt, with a fitted jacket, my hair in a … Continue reading The Rise of Banned Books

Freedom and Writing

April 27, 2023April 28, 2023 ~ Kylie Eklund-Denman ~ 3 Comments

I take for granted that I can sit, whenever I want, and write whatever I like, and then publish it. Of course I censor myself, as far as language and appropriateness are concerned. I am not wanting to offend. But, I am free to have my own opinions and ideas. In many places this is … Continue reading Freedom and Writing

I respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri people as the traditional owners of the land on which I write and live, and the rich history of storytelling being an important part of the culture. I pay my respects to the elders, past and present, and acknowledge sovereignty of this land was never ceded.

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What a lovely night at the Panton Hill Hotel to launch Leearna Shaw's debut, A Farm in Golden Clouds. Hosted by the hostess with the mostest, Anne Freeman, and attended by lots of writing buddies. Write Squad was well represented, and the room was full of love for Leearna. It's always inspiring to hear a story of perseverance becoming a dream come true. Congratulations, @leearna.shaw.author #afarmingoldenclouds #writesquad #writerlife #booklaunch As a mum and ally, I see you, I support you, and I love you ❤️ Maryanne Wolf is a scholar, a teacher, and an advocate for children and literacy around the world. I heard this quote during her appearance on the excellent new ABC documentary series, The Matter of Facts. Hosted by Hamish Macdonald, the show explores the impact of digital mediums, misinformation and AI on critical thinking, brain development, and democratic processes. We are literally being brainwashed by the algorithm to stop questioning where our facts or news comes from. I can't recommend this series highly enough. I'll be writing a piece about this soon, after being horrified by what the algorithm was feeding my husband. Monday morning vibe ❤️ Chatting with Madeleine Cleary today at Belgrave Library about her book, The Butterfly Women, was fun, interesting, and informative. Madeleine is such a natural, she made my first ‘In Conversation’ a relaxing experience. It was lovely to have Christine Newell and Wifey (Amanda Gambas) in the audience, as well as some MAC writing regulars, Leah and Judy, and my friend Jas, who is the manager at Belgrave, who took a chance on letting me loose on a local audience ❤️ thank you x I love visiting teamLabs in Japan. It's so inspiring and beautiful. I find these videos really helpful when I'm writing and trying to immerse myself in Heian Era Japan. The music, the visuals, and in the space there are also scents, and sometimes water, or moving floors. A spectacular sensory experience, that I highly recommend if you go. So excited to chat with Madeleine Cleary about her brilliant book, The Butterfly Women, at Belgrave Library this Saturday, at 11am. I have a million questions, but will try to condense it down to an hour. My Happy Ending ♥ @maskedman01 Today is World Storytelling Day. A day to celebrate oral storytelling. The theme this year is ‘Light in the Dark.’ I think we could all use some light. There is much darkness 😔

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