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Antithesis author spotlight: Madeleine Dale

September 14, 2019 Antithesis Journal
Madeleine Dale. Photograph used with permission.

Madeleine Dale. Photograph used with permission.

We are thrilled to be publishing two of Madeleine Dale’s poems in this year’s Antithesis Journal. Both of Madeleine’s poems have Biblical connotations which respond to this year’s theme of ‘Devotion’. Siana Einfeld interviews Madeleine to find more about the poet’s inspiration for her work and life.

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In Interview Tags Brisbane emerging writers, Emerging poets, New poetry, Antithesis Journal, Devotion

Excerpt: 'Resting Transparently' from Antithesis Journal 2019

September 7, 2019 Antithesis Journal
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Photo by spemone from Pexels

In this excerpt from the soon-to-be-released 2019 edition of Antithesis Journal, Sam describes having an Experience, a moment of ‘immense, overwhelming joy’ that made him question his path to faith.

The 2019 Antithesis Journal is themed ‘Devotion’ and will feature original works from emerging writers, academics and artists. It will be published later this year.

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In Creative non-fiction Tags Antithesis Journal, Devotion, faith, Kierkegaard

Antithesis author spotlight: Tyson Yunkaporta

August 28, 2019 Antithesis Journal
Tyson Yunkaporta, photographed by James Henry. Image used with permission.

Tyson Yunkaporta, photographed by James Henry. Image used with permission.

We are thrilled to count Tyson Yunkaporta among our Antithesis Journal contributors for 2019! Antithesis editor Siana Einfeld has interviewed Tyson ahead of the Journal’s release, finding all about his many writing projects, from Bones in the Sky, his short fictional work appearing in this year’s Journal, to his first published book, Sand Talk: How Indigenous Thinking Can Save the World (released on 3 September), and his current experience of writing an Aboriginal Viking saga.

If you’re interested in learning more about Tyson’s work, he will be joined in conversation with Bruce Pascoe and Marie Matteson at the Melbourne Writers Festival on 6 September.

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In Interview, Author profile Tags Tyson Yunkaporta, Antithesis Journal, Text Publishing, Sand Talk, Storytelling, Melbourne emerging writers

Excerpt: ‘A Foot in the Door’ from Antithesis Journal 2019

August 22, 2019 Antithesis Journal
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In this excerpt from the soon-to-be-released 2019 edition of Antithesis Journal, G.A. recounts her first experiences of professional editorial work, and the wage theft that came with the job. This is a pertinent topic not only for the book world but for the many other industries that have been discussed in recent news commentary regarding wage theft and job insecurity.

You can find the full article in our 2019 Antithesis Journal, which will be published later this year. Our 2019 edition is themed ‘Devotion’ and will feature original works from emerging writers, academics and artists.

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In Creative non-fiction, Excerpt Tags Antithesis Journal, Melbourne emerging wrtiers, editor, wage theft, job insecurity
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🖼 Fatata te Miti (By the Sea), by Paul Gauguin Devotion meets design: the monastery of La Tourette was Le Corbusier’s final and most important building, designed to house a community of silent monks. This Modernist concrete structure serves as a place of worship, residence and learning. (Photo from Hotels We Love) Dieter Roth. Bunny-dropping-bunny (Karnickelköttelkarnickel), 1968. Courtesy of MoMA.

A rather unorthodox ‘chocolate’ bunny made from straw and rabbit droppings - maybe not one to gift this Easter. Patti Smith, ‘Devotion’ Tai in thought by Connor Amor-Bendall. Read more at https://bit.ly/2TU6gt1 The Family Source was a spiritual commune established by Father Yod (born Jim Baker), the owner of one of America’s very first health food restaurants. Its 150 members, including Baker’s fourteen wives, lived together in a Hollywood Hills mansion, where they were influenced by the teachings of guru Yogi Bhajan and the astrological age of Aquarius. (Photo from Isis Aquarian Archives) Henri Matisse. View of Notre Dame, Paris, quai Saint-Michel, spring 1914. Courtesy of MoMA.