AustLit

'At once a cultural, academic and personal unpacking of bipolar disorder and the messy ethics of mania, Sam Twyford-Moore’s The Rapids is a valuable addition to the growing list of books exploring what it is to live with an unruly mind.' (Introduction)

'Publishers and readers want diverse stories, but many writers still face significant barriers to entry into the world of publishing. How can those working within the industry help encourage and support marginalised voices, without inadvertently causing more harm?' (Introduction)

'Among the detritus of moving house, Marianne finds an unexpected link to family and culture. But while the past is a refuge, however brief, the present has its own dangers.'  (Publication abstract)

'Moving from Sydney to a Queensland cane town in the 1980s is enough of a culture shock – but spending your teens as part of a controversial religious group spreading conservative propaganda means being unwittingly thrust into a politically volatile era that would shape Queensland politics for years to come.'  (Publication abstract)

'Beautiful in its ugliness, Brisbane is built on unpredictable waters – waters which can give life and take it just as easily.' (Publication abstract)