In the spotlight…

Angela Costi is one of Melbourne’s best known and most loved poets – for her generosity and dedication to poetry as a path to understanding and sharing life. We asked her how she approaches writing and her tips for emerging poets. Angela in the spotlight. Mar 26

Stephanie Powell is a great young Australian poet who has been ‘in the news’ – winning prizes and publishing great poetry. We asked her to tell us about her writing and why she is The Attic Poet. Stephanie in the spotlight. Feb 25

Ali Whitelock is a fab energy in our poetry community – with just the best Scottish accent, and an unparalleled talent for finding an intriguing title.

“I say to myself ‘go on, write it, I dare you.’” Ali in the spotlight Sep 23

Ross Gillett is a key person in our Liquid Amber team. He is a poetry editor and mentor and has been shortlisted for and won a swag of prizes (including the Newcastle). He reflects, in his quiet and thoughtful way, on how he writes and what he loves to read. Ross in the spotlight May 23

Sharon Monagle is our very own ‘cover girl’.  She is a visual artist well known for her portraits and abstract expressionist style. If you have loved the covers of many of our Liquid Amber publications – you’ve been enjoying Sharon’s art.  Sharon in the spotlight Sep 22

A great supporter of poets and poetry – Jennifer Compton is one of our national treasures.  Jen in the spotlight Aug 22

Mark O’Flynn has published six collections of poetry as well as novels, collections of short stories and a memoir. He describes his passion for ekphrasis – the dialogue between visual art and poetry – as ‘my way of looking closely’. Mark in the spotlight Jul 22

Rose van Son is a keystone of the poetry community in WA. In 2022 she was the Patron of the Perth Poetry Festival and delivered the Keynote address. Here she shares the importance of sound in all her writing – and reads for us. Rose in the spotlight Apr 22