Spineless Wonders Short Australian Stories

12/09/2025

We are thrilled to announce the highly-anticipated release of ‘Else’ by Rose Michael this December! 📚

Check out our website to watch the newest book trailer, to read our exclusive interview with the author, and to access our presale offer — trust us, you'll be hooked!

Save the date — Rose will also be sharing insights about her newest novel in conversation with poet & critic Bonny Cassidy during our upcoming online writers festival on the 16th of October! Stay tuned for updates! 🤩

More information available in our latest newsletter post! Link in bio.

10/09/2025

: ROSE MICHAEL

It was an absolute privilege to interview acclaimed author Rose Michael on her newest fiction release ‘Else’! In our insightful Q&A session, Rose reflects on representing the experiences of neurodivergent children and parenthood, breaks down the process of structuring the unique narrative form of this particular story, discusses her own personal relationship with the environment and with Country, and much more!

Read the full interview on our website! Link in bio.

09/09/2025

: ELSE by ROSE MICHAEL

Immerse yourself within the captivating world of ‘Else’ 🌊 Click the link in our bio for a special presale discount and to learn more about this exciting new release!

08/09/2025

: ELSE by ROSE MICHAEL

This week, we are spotlighting ‘Else’ - the latest fiction release from author Rose Michael!

‘Else’ tells the story of Leisl and her daughter: the titular Else, as extreme weather conditions plaguing the country force both retreat into their family home on a distant, desolate peninsula - the ‘Ninch’. Michael prods at the nature of relationships — with family, with the environment, with ourselves — through her evocative, lyrical prose.

This is one new release you won’t want to miss! Make sure to take advantage of our special presale discount by clicking on the link in our bio!

02/09/2025

We are so excited to announce the November release of ‘Eggshell’ by Olivia De Zilva! Presale has already begun, so be sure to check out our website for more information on how to order!

Stay tuned for updates around our upcoming online event! You won’t want to miss this 🤩⭐️

Be sure to read our latest newsletter post for more information! Link in bio.

02/09/2025

: OLIVIA DE ZILVA

Our interview with 'Eggshell' author Olivia De Zilva is now available on our website! In our exclusive Q&A session, Olivia shares her personal passion for writing, her favourite YA novels, growing up in the early 2000s, and much more!

Read the full interview on our website! Link in bio.

02/09/2025

: EGGSHELL by OLIVIA DE ZILVA

This week, we are spotlighting ‘Eggshell’ - the highly anticipated release from author !

‘Eggshell’ is a YA novella that explores the experience of being an Australian teenager in Adelaide during the cultural weirdness of the early 2000s. Exploring issues of identity, racism, romance, sexuality, and adolescence, De Zilva places us in the shoes of a girl navigating a world that is equal parts uncertain and thrilling.

Don’t miss out - grab your copy today with our exclusive presale discount! Link below.

https://shortaustralianstories.com.au/product/eggshell/

12/08/2025

✨Episode 7 of Seeking Sydney is now available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

In this episode, we’re on the river – the Parramatta River – looking at it from both sides now, from Hunters Hill to Homebush, Silverwater to Rydalmere. The first green ban will come into view, as well as a story about mowing.

But really, it’s the river that’s the star of this episode. ⛵️

Don’t forget to check out the extra notes and acknowledgements on the ‘Seeking Sydney’ blog: https://kathyprokhovnik.com/

Echidna Audio Kathy Prokhovnik

11/08/2025

✨Episode 7 of Seeking Sydney is OUT NOW

This episode we're on Parramatta River, which as writer and lecturer Felicity Castagna puts it, is emblematic of our city's, and our nation's history.

Listen now on Spotify and Apple podcasts!

Echidna Audio Kathy Prokhovnik

20/07/2025

Free screenwriting/adaptation workshop with Helen Meany and Oscar Morphew. Register now.

Join one of the world's top smartphone film fests, SF3 & celebrated publishing house, Spineless Wonders for this free workshop on adapting stories for screen.