War Stories Refuse To Please: The Art of Otto Dix
In the sphere of literature and film studies, it’s not uncommon to critique portrayals of war. Certain ‘war stories’ have provoked controversy: The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne, The Kindly Ones by Jonathan Littel, Schindler’s List by Steven Spielberg and...
A Writer Never Stops Learning
A writer never stops learning. No number of publications, awards, or sales changes this. Creative writing, like language learning or painting, is a life-long journey. This applies even if ‘mastery’ is reached. A writer must always seek improvement, new skills and...
I Failed A University Subject. Here’s What I Did About It.
Failure offers a special experience in education. During my time as an undergraduate at Macquarie University, I took 25 subjects, or units, in the humanities. A standard Arts degree has 24 units in Australia. The reason I took an extra one was due to failing a unit....
Defining Islamic: The Perspective of a Historian
Controversial words are powerful. The term ‘Islamic’ or ‘Islamism’ will always provoke a reaction. This applies regardless of where you live, your profession or personal beliefs. Usually, this reaction is an emotional one due to understandable reasons. Islam has many...Welcome To Snowy Fictions
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