DD Interview: Francine Toon
DD talks to Francine Toon – writer, poet, commissioning editor, and the host of our upcoming brunch and writing workshop. Read More
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Leaping Onboard
A gig at her childhood haunt inspires Kate Perris's protagonist to take a leap of faith. Read More
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Those Roses
Control disguised as love, thorns disguised by deep, red petals. Emma Boyns portrays an identity lost through a damaging relationship – and reclaimed. Read More
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Being a Daughter (Without a Mum)
Charlea Glanville writes about the courage she's found in herself since the passing of her mother. Read More
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All Apologies
Written in the voice of the classical figure of Anna, Zoe Mitchell's poem is directed to Anna's sister Dido, encouraging her to be brave enough to love again after immeasurable losses. Read More
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What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Wonder
In Elaine Dillon's short story, her main character unlearns a childhood of fear – one stroke at a time. Read More
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Finding the words
"My promise to you is that I will not be your daughter in silence." Amy Beecham's poem captures how she feels about growing up with same sex parents. Read More
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Work in Progress
Is it harder getting over a break-up with a best friend than with a romantic partner? Sara Sherwood's short story asks the question. Read More
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