Nicole Hayes
@nicolehayes.bsky.social
PhD. YA author (Penguin Random) jnr fiction (Hardie Grant) non-fiction (Black Inc / The Guardian). Podcaster with The Outer Sanctum / The Writers' Retreat. Living on Wurundjeri land with 2 humans & 1 dog. She/her. https://linktr.ee/nicolehayes
The news that Meanjin is doomed and the Hazel Rowley Fellowship is in its last year just adds to the many pressures and fears surrounding Australian writing and our future. A thread.🧵
September 9, 2025 at 2:47 AM
The news that Meanjin is doomed and the Hazel Rowley Fellowship is in its last year just adds to the many pressures and fears surrounding Australian writing and our future. A thread.🧵
Although the Hawks AFLM lost on Sunday, the W had a win, so I'll be celebrating footy in all its glory with StoryTime at Dymocks Tooronga this Sunday August 31, reading from Little Legends. Booking details below. Would love to see you there!
August 25, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Although the Hawks AFLM lost on Sunday, the W had a win, so I'll be celebrating footy in all its glory with StoryTime at Dymocks Tooronga this Sunday August 31, reading from Little Legends. Booking details below. Would love to see you there!
...But when you press record and start talking not one single word that comes out is what was in your head two minutes ago?
That.
That.
July 15, 2025 at 6:34 AM
...But when you press record and start talking not one single word that comes out is what was in your head two minutes ago?
That.
That.
Are you a one-desk or two-desk writer? I could honestly go a third some days, if there were room in my office.
Sometimes you just need to spread, amiright?
#nicolehayesauthor #ozlit #loveozya #australianwriters #melbournewriters #youngadultfiction #writingya #writingdystopian #womenwriters
Sometimes you just need to spread, amiright?
#nicolehayesauthor #ozlit #loveozya #australianwriters #melbournewriters #youngadultfiction #writingya #writingdystopian #womenwriters
June 25, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Are you a one-desk or two-desk writer? I could honestly go a third some days, if there were room in my office.
Sometimes you just need to spread, amiright?
#nicolehayesauthor #ozlit #loveozya #australianwriters #melbournewriters #youngadultfiction #writingya #writingdystopian #womenwriters
Sometimes you just need to spread, amiright?
#nicolehayesauthor #ozlit #loveozya #australianwriters #melbournewriters #youngadultfiction #writingya #writingdystopian #womenwriters
Thank you to the ever fabulous @writersvictoria.bsky.social for facilitating my Writing for Young People workshop on Saturday. I had a wonderful day discussing all things kidlit and YA with super enthusiastic, thoughtful writers at The Wheeler Centre.
June 2, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Thank you to the ever fabulous @writersvictoria.bsky.social for facilitating my Writing for Young People workshop on Saturday. I had a wonderful day discussing all things kidlit and YA with super enthusiastic, thoughtful writers at The Wheeler Centre.
Hello writers! Spots are filling for this full-day, in-person workshop for Writers Victoria - Writing for Young People.
Saturday May 31 - 10am to 4pm at The Wheeler Centre, Melbourne. Would love to see you there.
More information and bookings here:
writersvictoria.org.au/courses/writ...
Saturday May 31 - 10am to 4pm at The Wheeler Centre, Melbourne. Would love to see you there.
More information and bookings here:
writersvictoria.org.au/courses/writ...
May 15, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Hello writers! Spots are filling for this full-day, in-person workshop for Writers Victoria - Writing for Young People.
Saturday May 31 - 10am to 4pm at The Wheeler Centre, Melbourne. Would love to see you there.
More information and bookings here:
writersvictoria.org.au/courses/writ...
Saturday May 31 - 10am to 4pm at The Wheeler Centre, Melbourne. Would love to see you there.
More information and bookings here:
writersvictoria.org.au/courses/writ...
Melbourne writers! I'm looking forward to getting back into a real classroom after my writing break, and especially keen for this full-day workshop. Bookings are open for this in-person workshop 'Writing for Young People' at Writers Victoria on May 31. Click the link in my bio, and please share 🥰.
April 7, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Melbourne writers! I'm looking forward to getting back into a real classroom after my writing break, and especially keen for this full-day workshop. Bookings are open for this in-person workshop 'Writing for Young People' at Writers Victoria on May 31. Click the link in my bio, and please share 🥰.
Two more days of ignoring the binfire of a world out there. Where better to do this than in the icy cold waters of this ancient waterfall surrounded by the vast and glorious Blue Mountains?
And, yes, we went in. It was SPECTACULAR. And freezing! But spectacular.
And, yes, we went in. It was SPECTACULAR. And freezing! But spectacular.
March 1, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Two more days of ignoring the binfire of a world out there. Where better to do this than in the icy cold waters of this ancient waterfall surrounded by the vast and glorious Blue Mountains?
And, yes, we went in. It was SPECTACULAR. And freezing! But spectacular.
And, yes, we went in. It was SPECTACULAR. And freezing! But spectacular.
This is chilling and important to understand. (I've confirmed this post is legitimately from Dr Philip Low.) Read this if you can, recognising there's always nuance and complication behind relationships that might not be clear. But it adds to the whole picture. And it tracks with what we're seeing.
January 28, 2025 at 5:25 AM
This is chilling and important to understand. (I've confirmed this post is legitimately from Dr Philip Low.) Read this if you can, recognising there's always nuance and complication behind relationships that might not be clear. But it adds to the whole picture. And it tracks with what we're seeing.
“You mean he hasn’t even started yet?”
January 11, 2025 at 9:59 PM
“You mean he hasn’t even started yet?”
Here's wishing the new year brings us a fresh start, and new hope.
#democracy #auspol #booksandwriting #writingcommunity
#democracy #auspol #booksandwriting #writingcommunity
December 31, 2024 at 12:31 PM
Here's wishing the new year brings us a fresh start, and new hope.
#democracy #auspol #booksandwriting #writingcommunity
#democracy #auspol #booksandwriting #writingcommunity
Hello writers! Just a heads up that I have slots open for editorial help in January & March. (Feb is full!) Maybe you're trying to finish a NaNoWriMo draft? Or you're lost in revisions? Wherever you are in your writing, DM here or email per below to work out how best I can help. #writingcommunity
December 13, 2024 at 1:24 AM
Hello writers! Just a heads up that I have slots open for editorial help in January & March. (Feb is full!) Maybe you're trying to finish a NaNoWriMo draft? Or you're lost in revisions? Wherever you are in your writing, DM here or email per below to work out how best I can help. #writingcommunity
If dogs could roll their eyes. #blueskydogs #dogpics
December 8, 2024 at 6:36 AM
If dogs could roll their eyes. #blueskydogs #dogpics
Continuing the Bluesky books fun ...
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!
19/20 - Bodies of Light by Jennifer Down
#book #books #blueskybooks #booksky #ozlit #writers #writing
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!
19/20 - Bodies of Light by Jennifer Down
#book #books #blueskybooks #booksky #ozlit #writers #writing
December 3, 2024 at 10:43 PM
He says hi! (Or he would if I could get him to look up.)
November 20, 2024 at 2:52 AM
He says hi! (Or he would if I could get him to look up.)
Hello! With so many new followers, it seems about time I introduced myself! I'm an author, podcaster, writing teacher and dog walker, based in Melbourne (Australia), harbouring a lifelong obsession with books, TV, politics and footy. Also dogs! All the dogs, but especially mine. Say hi to Brody!
November 20, 2024 at 12:25 AM
Hello! With so many new followers, it seems about time I introduced myself! I'm an author, podcaster, writing teacher and dog walker, based in Melbourne (Australia), harbouring a lifelong obsession with books, TV, politics and footy. Also dogs! All the dogs, but especially mine. Say hi to Brody!
Right back at you, Ed. ❤️
(Best. Night. Ever.)
(Best. Night. Ever.)
November 19, 2024 at 9:54 AM
Right back at you, Ed. ❤️
(Best. Night. Ever.)
(Best. Night. Ever.)
It starts. Pearl Jam Melbourne 2024…
November 15, 2024 at 9:57 PM
It starts. Pearl Jam Melbourne 2024…
Still finding my way here and coming to terms with surrendering - abandoning? - all those followers at The Bad Place. But it does seem many are here so I just hope we can find each other again. Aiming to shut the other one down in the coming days. #auspol #ozlit #Xpat
In the meantime, meet Brody.
In the meantime, meet Brody.
November 13, 2024 at 4:43 PM
Sometimes this is the only face I want to look at. And it’s pretty obvious why.
November 12, 2024 at 8:57 AM
Sometimes this is the only face I want to look at. And it’s pretty obvious why.