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Rachel Matthews - Author
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Dr Rachel Matthews is a Melbourne author, lecturer and teacher. Her debut novel Vinyl Inside received strong press reviews and was highly commended by the Australian Vogel Award judges.

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A suburban affair, a librarian's lyrical language, a grandfather's machinery, a teacup holding time, forever friendships, the thump of new cities...lots of talent in the Tullamarine Writer's group who met on Sat for a Readers Are Writers session at the lovely local library. And a surprise visit from Nicole E. Hughes who drove two hours from the Goulburn Valley to share her new collection of poetry (see pic). She said a RAW workshop a few years ago helped her find confidence and create Rural Pixie Musings, publisher of microfiction. How brilliant. Quote of the day, 'No more writing about sex,' said Peter. Thanks to the wonderful Alessandro and Elizabeth and the friendly library team for a fun morning and for wrestling the photocopier! Public libraries are precious ❤️ #ReadersAreWriters #TullamarineWriters #CreativeWriting #AustralianWriters #WritersCommunity
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​I love books that dive into complex subjects and blur genres. ​The Time After Now by Anne Freeman delivers a very human and moving account of disability, love, rave culture and how timing impacts our life choices... ​Don't miss this gem 💫 ​#AnneFreeman #TimeAfterNow #AustralianLiterature #DisabilityFiction #RaveCulture
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Looking forward to meeting the Tullamarine Writers' group and library community this Saturday! Sponsored by @humelibraries, it is no cost and open to everyone, 10am to 12pm. A few spots left! Thanks to Jaqui and the team❤️ See Events highlights for the link. . . . @humecitycouncil #humelibraries #ReadersAreWriters #writingworkshop #womenwriters #regionalvictoria #melbourneevents @transitloungepublishing @societyofwomenwritersvictoria @writersvictoria @rmitwp @literary_listings
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As an antitodote to peptide madness and the battering of body ideals, here is 'A New Kind of Beautiful' by my writing buddy, the talented Suzy Zail. Paige is a young woman losing her sight but not her ability to touch people through her art. I love this book, don't miss it ❤️ Published by @walkerbooksaus 📚 #ANewKindOfBeautiful #SuzyZail #BodyImage #BeautyStandards #AustralianBooks YAFiction
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You will love the world a little more after you experience this beautiful book by my clever friend Ilka. It takes courage to give space to the unspeakable, wrapped in a lot of heart.. don't miss it ❤️ #HowToLoveTheWorld #IlkaTampke #SummitBooks #AustralianBooks #Bookstagram
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Lost in the sublime sound of Brian Matthews and Wade Gregory, with the Goulburn Valley...

Need a break from bin night or getting your tax ready? This Thursday eve, join me at the lovely Shepparton Library for a relaxed evening of storytelling and writing, part of Library Victoria's Libraries After Dark program 2026. Through RAW workshops across Australia and overseas and my writing segment on ABC Radio's Overnights, I've met office workers, year 12 students, nurses, new parents, truck drivers, retirees, travellers, circus performers, mountaim climbers, musicians, tradies and plenty of others. The common thread is: 'I don't know where to start.' But everyone has a story ❤️ If you've ever stayed up late turning pages, you already know more about writing than you realise. We'll explore where ideas come from, try simple activities and discover how everyday moments can become stories. As Chekhov said, find the 'extraordinary in the ordinary'. There'll also be refreshments, good company and opportunities to chat with people from your community. Listen in or share if you dare. A few spots still available! 😊 To book: contact Shepparton Library on 1300 374765, email shepparton@gvlibraries.com.au or visit the GV Libraries Facebook page. #Shepparton #GVLibraries #GreaterShepparton #ReadersAreWriters #RAWWriting #WritingWorkshop #CreativeWriting #Storytelling #RegionalVictoria #LibrariesChangeLives #WritersCommunity #BookLovers #WritingLife #SheppartonEvents #GoulburnValley Greater Shepparton City Council Shepparton News The Adviser ABC Radio Melbourne ABC Radio Australia Society of Women Writers Victoria
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We met Priscilla at the Coachman Inn tonight, Parkes. Great to see women in Elvis suits, an alternative Elvis and lots of rockabilly. Then the treat of a burnt orange sky on the way back to Victoria, sending love to friends in country areas, stay safe ❤️
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Rachel Mathews - Author

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