Some recent links of interest from the ABC:
Articulate links to a short film about a Voodoo doll;
Will Elliot is interviewed about his new book about living with mental illness;
PM reports on the Comic Art exhibition at the Jewish Museum of Australia;
Figaro Pho – gothic short films for kids about phobias.
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Some shows to look out for: Apparitions, UKTV, Tuesday 26th May; Sanctuary, SCI FI Channel, Thursday 28th May; Dollhouse, FOX8, Tuesday 9th June. All PayTV unfortunately. And True Blood is available on iTunes.
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Last week's Collectors program on ABC TV featured two items of interest: an interview with collector and "very collectable" artist Graeme Base, and the "Creepy Collection" of Jack Sim. Both segments are available to watch online or for download.
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As part of her blog coverage of the Sydney Writers' Festival, Tara Moss asks 5 questions of Kate Forsyth.
Tasmania's Mercury Newspaper reports on the second annual Tasmanian Sci-Fi Convention. Also, the "Top 10 sci-fi prophesies that came true."
YA blog Persnickety Snark is having "Aussie month" in May, featuring interviews with writers and publishing professionals, including Paul Collins, Sarana Behan, and Kristen Young.
Marianne de Pierres shares "News from Oz" on the Orbit blog.
Recent Author Interviews found round the traps:
Richard Harland (Podcast)
Keri Arthur (and Contest)
Tom Taylor (Podcast)
Fiona McIntosh (Podcast)
Recent ABC Radio links of interest include:
The Lifted Brow Literary Magazine profile
The Ditmar Awards Shortlist is out now. Adam Duncan's cover for Aurealis Magazine #40 has a nomination in the Best Artwork category.
