Jennifer Mills
@jennifermills.net.au
Writer, reader. On Kaurna land.
SALVAGE out now ππͺβ¨
A Concise Compendium of Wonder coming 03/26 πΉπ§π»ββοΈπ³
bit.ly/constellationsfestival
Chair @asauthors.bsky.social, opinions my own
SALVAGE out now ππͺβ¨
A Concise Compendium of Wonder coming 03/26 πΉπ§π»ββοΈπ³
bit.ly/constellationsfestival
Chair @asauthors.bsky.social, opinions my own
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Jennifer Mills
@jennifermills.net.au
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Gary Shteyngart, Jennifer Mills and Rhett Davis ask what's next - ABC listen
Russian born US writer Gary Shteyngart imagines a future America with strong parallels to Russia in Vera, or Faith, Adelaide based author Jennifer Mills' latest novel Salvage rockets into space after ...
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Always cool to chat with the book show on ABC RN. Listen in if you want some laughs about billionaires leaving the planet so the rest of us can deal with the climate crisis, I write fiction I swear ππͺπ₯
#salvage
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#salvage
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Little garden gronks
February 10, 2026 at 7:06 AM
Little garden gronks
I guess we just donβt find war criminals all that comforting.
February 9, 2026 at 7:34 AM
I guess we just donβt find war criminals all that comforting.
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Vale to an amazing man and legendary, brilliant cartoonist.
The cartooning community is in mourning today.
The cartooning community is in mourning today.
Cartoonist Jon Kudelka has passed away, his wife Margaret has confirmed.
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February 9, 2026 at 1:42 AM
Vale to an amazing man and legendary, brilliant cartoonist.
The cartooning community is in mourning today.
The cartooning community is in mourning today.
Sad to see Megβs close, just shows what a contribution great bookshops make to communities. Margie would drive hours for small events to support writers and readers. A great loss to the region & the state as well as to Port Pirie. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
They were told kids 'didn't read' in this town, they opened a bookshop anyway
In one of Australia's most disadvantaged regions, more known for its lead than its literature, a couple wanted to open a book store but were told children didn't read books there. They did it anyway, ...
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February 8, 2026 at 3:31 AM
Sad to see Megβs close, just shows what a contribution great bookshops make to communities. Margie would drive hours for small events to support writers and readers. A great loss to the region & the state as well as to Port Pirie. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
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A sneak peek of the artwork/branding for Rivers of Reason. Design by Ngarrindjeri artist Tiarnie Edwards.
Promotional material, social media tiles, and ticketing page is almost ready. It's all happening!
Promotional material, social media tiles, and ticketing page is almost ready. It's all happening!
February 7, 2026 at 5:09 AM
A sneak peek of the artwork/branding for Rivers of Reason. Design by Ngarrindjeri artist Tiarnie Edwards.
Promotional material, social media tiles, and ticketing page is almost ready. It's all happening!
Promotional material, social media tiles, and ticketing page is almost ready. It's all happening!
Not yet! Pre orders here: www.pinkshortspress.com.au/books/p/a-co...
A Concise Compendium of Wonder | Slingsby β Pink Shorts Press
A radical collection of reimagined fairytales from three incredible Australian authors, A Concise Compendium of Wonder is a stunning read and an environmental meditation for readers of all ages.
www.pinkshortspress.com.au
February 5, 2026 at 7:48 AM
Not yet! Pre orders here: www.pinkshortspress.com.au/books/p/a-co...
Also today: stopped in at Dymocks, saw this heartening table of books by authors who withdrew from Writers Week, and signed the copies of #Salvage I found there
February 5, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Also today: stopped in at Dymocks, saw this heartening table of books by authors who withdrew from Writers Week, and signed the copies of #Salvage I found there
The Slingsby productions of these 3 re-imagined fairytales are part of this yearβs Adelaide Festival and will be something so very special to experience. Itβs been a joy to work with Slingsby & kin at every step β¨
www.adelaidefestival.com.au/whats-on/sea...
www.adelaidefestival.com.au/whats-on/sea...
A Concise Compendium of Wonder
A triptych. Three timely tales. One epic journey.
www.adelaidefestival.com.au
February 5, 2026 at 7:42 AM
The Slingsby productions of these 3 re-imagined fairytales are part of this yearβs Adelaide Festival and will be something so very special to experience. Itβs been a joy to work with Slingsby & kin at every step β¨
www.adelaidefestival.com.au/whats-on/sea...
www.adelaidefestival.com.au/whats-on/sea...
Dropped by the Pink Shorts Press office today to collect some author copies of A Concise Compendium of Wonder, launching in a few short weeks! π
February 5, 2026 at 6:28 AM
Dropped by the Pink Shorts Press office today to collect some author copies of A Concise Compendium of Wonder, launching in a few short weeks! π
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With threats from culture wars, climate disaster and insecure funding, Australia's thriving writers' festivals face an uncertain future. Read more in @theconversation.com
theconversation.com/what-is-the-...
theconversation.com/what-is-the-...
What is the future of Australiaβs embattled writers festivals?
Australiaβs literary festivals are under threat from culture wars, climate risks, new hate speech laws and ongoing funding scarcity.
theconversation.com
February 4, 2026 at 11:20 PM
With threats from culture wars, climate disaster and insecure funding, Australia's thriving writers' festivals face an uncertain future. Read more in @theconversation.com
theconversation.com/what-is-the-...
theconversation.com/what-is-the-...
In Beijing, curators told me about having to submit their exhibitions to the state for approval. Just a formality, of course
February 4, 2026 at 11:26 PM
In Beijing, curators told me about having to submit their exhibitions to the state for approval. Just a formality, of course
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And trying to bring it back to the books on the ABC www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Randa Abdel-Fattah to appear at Adelaide literary event in March
Palestinian Australian author, lawyer and activist Randa Abdel-Fattah will be appearing at the one-off literary event created to fill the void left by the cancellation of this year's Adelaide Writers'...
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February 4, 2026 at 6:51 AM
And trying to bring it back to the books on the ABC www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Itβs been a big day of Constellations media! Here I am being strident in the Graun www.theguardian.com/culture/2026...
Randa Abdel-Fattah and Louise Adler to headline alternative to cancelled Adelaide writersβ week
Constellations, a series of events compiled after Adelaide festival board scrapped AWW, will run from 28 February to 5 March
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:49 AM
Itβs been a big day of Constellations media! Here I am being strident in the Graun www.theguardian.com/culture/2026...
Donate here to help us pay all the writers! bit.ly/constellations_donate
Constellations: Not Writers' Week - Writers SA
Donate to support writers and other community members to undertake activities this 'Not Writers Week'.
bit.ly
February 4, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Donate here to help us pay all the writers! bit.ly/constellations_donate
All ticket/registration links will be listed on this page as they are finalised: writerssa.org.au/event-regist...
writerssa.org.au
February 4, 2026 at 12:43 AM
All ticket/registration links will be listed on this page as they are finalised: writerssa.org.au/event-regist...
βNuance is wonderful but sometimes you've got to kick them in the teeth."
Words to live by
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Words to live by
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyPF...
Bruce Springsteen - Streets of Minneapolis live from First Ave, Minneapolis, Jan 30th 2026
YouTube video by Christopher Bungert
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February 1, 2026 at 8:48 AM
βNuance is wonderful but sometimes you've got to kick them in the teeth."
Words to live by
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyPF...
Words to live by
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyPF...
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So an odd thing here is that if you say "an unidentified man dressed in a Batman costume" your point is to communicate "it is not really Batman" but the problem is that the real Batman, within the fiction of the comic book "Batman", is also, literally, an unidentified man dressed in a Batman costume
An unidentified man dressed in a Batman costume angrily confronted Santa Clara city officials during a joint meeting of the City Council, city authorities, and the Santa Clara Stadium Authority on Monday, using his public comment to condemn the cityβs stance on cooperation with ICE.
January 31, 2026 at 9:52 PM
So an odd thing here is that if you say "an unidentified man dressed in a Batman costume" your point is to communicate "it is not really Batman" but the problem is that the real Batman, within the fiction of the comic book "Batman", is also, literally, an unidentified man dressed in a Batman costume
More great coverage for Constellations / Not Writers Week, feat. special guest star Willow (who will not be appearing)
www.theguardian.com/books/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/books/2026/j...
Adelaide writersβ week was cancelled two weeks ago. βNot Writersβ Weekβ is determined to do things differently
Constellations β or βNot Writersβ Weekβ β has been pulled together by a grassroots coalition of authors who have turned βheartbreakβ into a community-led event β and one that wonβt police speakersβ so...
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 11:31 PM
More great coverage for Constellations / Not Writers Week, feat. special guest star Willow (who will not be appearing)
www.theguardian.com/books/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/books/2026/j...
Get involved:
Guidelines for Events:
drive.google.com/file/d/1tVXp...
Event Involvement and Support Form: forms.gle/wDAmVDU6E91K...
Donation link: writerssa.org.au/whats-on/not...
Guidelines for Events:
drive.google.com/file/d/1tVXp...
Event Involvement and Support Form: forms.gle/wDAmVDU6E91K...
Donation link: writerssa.org.au/whats-on/not...
Not Writers Week_ Constellations_Event Guidelines.pdf
drive.google.com
January 28, 2026 at 7:31 AM
Get involved:
Guidelines for Events:
drive.google.com/file/d/1tVXp...
Event Involvement and Support Form: forms.gle/wDAmVDU6E91K...
Donation link: writerssa.org.au/whats-on/not...
Guidelines for Events:
drive.google.com/file/d/1tVXp...
Event Involvement and Support Form: forms.gle/wDAmVDU6E91K...
Donation link: writerssa.org.au/whats-on/not...
Get involved:
Guidelines for Events:
drive.google.com/file/d/1tVXp...
Event Involvement and Support Form: forms.gle/wDAmVDU6E91K...
Donation link: writerssa.org.au/whats-on/not...
Guidelines for Events:
drive.google.com/file/d/1tVXp...
Event Involvement and Support Form: forms.gle/wDAmVDU6E91K...
Donation link: writerssa.org.au/whats-on/not...
Not Writers Week_ Constellations_Event Guidelines.pdf
drive.google.com
January 28, 2026 at 4:57 AM
Get involved:
Guidelines for Events:
drive.google.com/file/d/1tVXp...
Event Involvement and Support Form: forms.gle/wDAmVDU6E91K...
Donation link: writerssa.org.au/whats-on/not...
Guidelines for Events:
drive.google.com/file/d/1tVXp...
Event Involvement and Support Form: forms.gle/wDAmVDU6E91K...
Donation link: writerssa.org.au/whats-on/not...
Constellations is going live! I am so proud of and impressed by the strength of this community www.indailysa.com.au/news/just-in...
Top authors signing up for alt Adelaide Writers' Week - News | InDaily, Inside South Australia
Queensland MP Colin Boyce will move a spill motion against Nationals leader David Littleproud following the party's split with the Liberals.
www.indailysa.com.au
January 28, 2026 at 4:21 AM
Constellations is going live! I am so proud of and impressed by the strength of this community www.indailysa.com.au/news/just-in...