We are grieving the loss of an exceptionally talented writer, a loyal friend and a most genuine, humble man, Andrew McGahan.
Born in Dalby, Queensland, in 1966, Andrew was one of ten children, growing up surrounded by the wheat fields of the family farm.… Read the rest
Ahead of this weekend’s announcement of the Australian/Vogel’s Literary Award shortlist, Colin Dray recounts his experience being shortlisted for the Vogel’s Award, and how he found his debut novel Sign getting published despite not winning.… Read the rest
We’ve shared the success stories from The Australian/Vogel’s Award, the winners on how the prize changed their lives and the shortlisters who also get published, but what about those who miss out completely?… Read the rest
Congratulations to Marija Peričić, winner of the 2017 Australian/Vogel’s Literary Award with her debut novel The Lost Pages! Marija’s goes home with the $20,000 prize of Australia’s oldest and most prestigious award for an unpublished manuscript, with her book in shops this week.… Read the rest
Both Gretchen Shirm, with Where the Light Falls, and Sam Carmody, with The Windy Season, were shortlisted entrants for the Australian/Vogel’s Literary Award in 2014, and now we’re delighted to be sharing their debut novels with the world in July & August this year.… Read the rest
We lost a beloved and brilliant author when Gillian Mears died last week. We’re devastated by her loss, as are writers and readers across Australia. Her publisher, Jane Palfreyman, shares these thoughts on her dear friend:
The Mint Lawn earned this praise from The Age, with no more fitting time to share it:
Congratulations to Katherine Brabon, winner of the 2016 Australian/Vogel’s Literary Award with her debut novel The Memory Artist!
Katherine goes home with a copy of her newly published novel, along with a cheque for $20,000 thanks to the generosity of Vogel’s and the Stevns family who in 1980 founded the award, Australia’s richest and most prestigious award for an unpublished manuscript.… Read the rest
Margo Lanagan shares great insights into what makes (or breaks) an award winning manuscript, from her unique personal experience as both an unsuccessful Vogel’s Literary Award entrant and then, later, as an award winning author and Vogel’s Award judge.… Read the rest
We’re delighted to announce that the 2015 winner of The Australian/Vogel’s Literary Award is Murray Middleton, with his collection of short stories When There’s Nowhere Else to Run. In the 35 year history of the award, this is only the second time a collection of short stories has claimed the prize!… Read the rest
Tonight we announce the 2015 winner of The Australian/Vogel’s literary award, and in the words of publisher Annette Barlow, lives will change!
Congratulations to all of the #VogelsAward shortlisted authors. Lives will change!