This month we look at Minds Shine Bright’s highlights of 2025, interview author Heather Robinson about her new publication ‘Beyond the Books’ and why libraries matter, and welcome short story reader Karin Doucett to the Places Writing Competition Judging Panel.
In this monthly update Amanda Scotney considers the value of telling stories, writing and reading; interviews writer Kate Foulds; and welcomes back poet Jennifer Harrison to join the judging panel for the Places Writing competition.
Minds Shine Bright Winter Update including: an interview with Light and Shadow contributor and poet in focus, Suzanna Fitzpatrick, being part of a writer’s festival, the full LIght and Shadow judges report and more.
This month has been a struggle. A frozen shoulder together with a small increase in eye pressures has meant that
We are excited to share the news with you Light and Shadow anthology (ISBN 978-06455231-6-4) is launched and is on sale now
Only 30 days to go to enter Minds Shine Bright Places Writing Competition Light and Shadow Minds Shine Bright anthology is coming soon and be inspired by poet Isi Unikowski.
Capture the unique essence of places creatively and enter the Places Writing Competition. Discover the new Minds Shine Bright book, Light and Shadow, launching in June, enjoy some writing about Places and keep up to date with Minds Shine Bright’s monthly news about writers and books.
The overall winner of the Minds Shine Bright Light and Shadow writing competition was poet Isi Unikowski from Canberra Australia
Minds Shine Bright encourages the reading and writing of books. Read our highlights from 2024 and our focuses for 2025. Places writing competition is open and calling for entries.