Marginalia — Poetry

Award-winning author Kaya Ortiz on their writing process and inspirations.

Lauren Pratt Interview Kaya Ortiz Maria Kakani Past and Parallel Lives Poetry

Award-winning author Kaya Ortiz on their writing process and inspirations.

Winner of the 2024 Dorothy Hewett Award, Kaya Ortiz’s debut book Past & Parallel Lives forms a story of growth and identity, woven together with themes of time. In this interview, Kaya speaks with UWAP intern Maria Kakani on the process of curating their poetry collection and the evolution of their writing journey.

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Thuy On’s third poetry collection 'Essence' bridges the gap between her career and her poetry with literary and cultural references for readers

Lauren Pratt Essence Interview Maria Kakani Poetry Thuy On

Thuy On’s third poetry collection 'Essence' bridges the gap between her career and her poetry with literary and cultural references for readers

In this interview, Thuy chats with UWAP intern Maria Kakani, deep diving into her experience writing Essence, her career as a critic and poet, and the evolution of her writing journey.

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Happy Australian poetry month!

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Happy Australian poetry month!

To celebrate Australia poetry month the Stella Prize organisation has chosen Thuy On's second collection of poetry as their book of the month. 

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Isabella G. Mead discusses the inspiration behind her debut poetry collection 'The Infant Vine' with UWAP intern Samantha Hearn

Lauren Pratt Interview Isabella G. Mead Poetry Samantha Hearn The Infant Vine

Isabella G. Mead discusses the inspiration behind her debut poetry collection 'The Infant Vine' with UWAP intern Samantha Hearn

The Infant Vine by Isabella G. Mead is a poetry collection that explores the reality, love, dedication and wonderment of motherhood. In this interview Mead shares her experience with poetry and discusses the inspiration behind The Infant Vine with UWA Publishing intern Samantha Hearn.

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UWA Publishing has acquired world rights to Shey Marque's second collection of poetry

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UWA Publishing has acquired world rights to Shey Marque's second collection of poetry

UWA Publishing has acquired world rights to Shey Marque's second collection of poetry 'The Hum Hearers.'

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