Member Milestones 2025

Every month we take a moment to congratulate Writers SA members on their writing successes, from new book releases, to prizes, fellowships, awards, publication credits and more.

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February

Dr Helen Edward’s On Gallant Wings will be published on April 2 with Riveted Press.  It’s a sweeping WWII adventure about family, courage and knowing when to break the rules, which shines a light on many little-known aspects of the war’s impact on Australians at home.

Lisa Monterosso’s children’s book Sharkfin and the School of Fish is being released on March 5, under the Tiny Seed imprint of Starfish Bay Publishing. The story includes practical moral lessons that are supported by the endearing illustrations of Carlotta Zanettini.

Kylie Tull signed her third publishing contract with Starfish Bay Publishing on January 20.

January

Bethany Clark’s latest picture book with Affirm Press launches this February. Little Love List shines a light on unconditional love, reminding us it is never-ending no matter how fun or tricky the day has been.

Kristen Doherty’s most recent play, The Playhouse premiered in New York in late November. To date there have been over 400 productions of Kristen’s plays in schools and theatre companies all over the world.

John AD Fraser won the Judy Nunn Short Story Competition, presented by Penguin Random House Australia, in late December. Jesus of Tascott will be published later this year.

Tim Gaze has four visual poems published in OLGA no. 3: The Odyssey reboot.

Ian Gibbins’ poetry videos have appeared in more than 60 screenings across 22 countries. Four won international awards in USA, Portugal, Thailand and Argentina.  

Lauren Goodwin finished the first draft of my debut manuscript in January of this year.

Kami’s new novel, Fists Of Love, published by Paroxysm Press, was launched in November at Jive Nightclub with guest poets, live music and a reading from the novel.

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