Claire Saxby talks about writing historical fiction
In the lead up to the annoucement of the Book Links Award for Children's Historical Fiction, StoryLinks is interviewing all the shortlisted authors. "I let the facts sit on my shoulder as I insert my fictional characters. The facts give me
Book Links Mentorship and History Award Announcements
The shortlist for the Book Links mentorship (in alphabetical order) is: Ben Boland for Charlie’s Nest and Stampede Annaleise Byrd for How to Save a Soft Drink Factory Louis Decrevel for Out-of-this-world Things I Saw in Strangerwood Kirsten Ealand for Periweather Pemberton and In the Wild Aly Kenna for No Dogs Allowed and Counting Cats Tyrion Perkins for The Cutter The winner will be announced
Mentorship Month
The 2021 Book Links Mentorship is open to all Book Links members residing in Australia and submissions close at the end of August. Applicants are invited to submit a synopsis and the first two chapters or first 6000 words, of
Book Links Award for Children’s Historical Fiction – Longlist 2021
Book Links is proud to announce the 2021 Longlist for the inaugural Book Links Award for Children's Historical Fiction. Eighteen stories from Australia have been chosen from an initial field of sixty entries. Here are eighteen brilliant books that excel
Big Lit Quiz 2020
by Jacqui Halpin The Big Lit Quiz, held annually by Book Links, is a wonderful celebratory end to the year for all those involved in children’s literature in Brisbane and its surrounds. This year it was even more highly anticipated, and
Australia Reads
From 1-12 November, Australians of all ages and from all walks of life are invited to share and celebrate the joys of reading. Whether you are picking up a book for the first time or your head is already stuck
Book Links Mentorship Shortlist Announced
In its second year, the Book Links (Qld) Mentorship competition has again attracted submissions which have great potential. Here is the shortlist in alphabetical order. The winner will be announced at the Book Links (Qld) AGM on Saturday 17 October. Justine Lawson Red Duffy’s Musical
The Children’s Book Industry and Covid-19 Plus the AGM
Book Links (QLD) Inc. will hold its 2020 AGM on Saturday 17 October 2020 beginning with a presentation by Pauline McLeod on the topic The Children’s Book Industry and Covid-19 from 2:00 pm and from 3:00 pm the announcement of the winner
Zooming online
On Thursday 20 August there was a huge turnout for our first online Romancing the Stars event showcasing Sunshine Coast authors, but with guest appearances from other areas. Our twelve stars joined us from Canada, France, ACT and QLD, while
Book Links Mentorship closing date extended
The closing date for the Book Links Mentorship has been extended from 31 July to 30 August 2020. It is open to Book Links members. Applicants are invited to submit a synopsis and the first two chapters or first 6000 words,
