After a hiatus in 2021, the Football Writers Festival 2022 was a major event in the diary of any football writer, fan or anyone with an interest in the Australian game. Not only a forum to present new authors and to discuss books, the festival has quickly become a way of sharing ideas, and thisContinue reading “Football can be United”
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Did 2021 do it for you…?
If we don’t grab our opportunities while we can, we’ll be commenting at the end of every year to come with “thank god that’s over … ” Whilst we’ve all been through the Covid ringer this year, with normality disrupted, travel restrictions imposed and everyday events cancelled, this year has still seen some remarkable milestonesContinue reading “Did 2021 do it for you…?”
Matildas’ Newcastle love-in
A swift opportunity to restore some pride after the dismantling on Saturday, the Matildas rode their luck and cashed in some more to sneak a draw in front of an adoring crowd in Newcastle. This was as wholesome a footballing experience as you can get, and everyone in attendance enjoyed the evening’s entertainment. To getContinue reading “Matildas’ Newcastle love-in”
Books and marketing
So, you’ve realised your dream and your book has been picked up by a publisher. You’re eagerly awaiting the release, finally getting your hands on the printed version, the result of months of re-reading, editing, smoothing of edges and many last-minute changes of heart about a character’s name or the colour of their shirt. TheContinue reading “Books and marketing”
The female protagonist
The football fiction genre is the nichest of the niche when it comes to sports writing. After the historical moments, world famous figures, club legends and fantastic tournaments, there sits a tiny slither of books that are purely for entertainment rather than reference. Take out the picture books and the children’s stories, there’s not muchContinue reading “The female protagonist”
Riding Shotgun
The best football autobiography of all time? Book review : Riding Shotgun – the Autobiography of the Original Wizard of Oz This is the true story of a man who achieved beyond limits, lived the highest of unexpected high lives, and who continued to search for that high once he was bucked from the bronco.Continue reading “Riding Shotgun”
Slender margins
Sydney FC started brightly in this Tuesday night fixture at Kogarah. Of course, I missed it as I was circling Kogarah looking for a car spot after trying to fit too many football events into one day. The final 70 minutes of the game that I saw were very similar to previous encounters against lowerContinue reading “Slender margins”
Welcome Anna Black
The concept of Anna Black – This Girl Can Play was scribbled in a notepad a year and a half ago while waiting for a Friday evening training session to finish for my daughter, Aurelia. The previous title Jarrod Black – Guilty Party was still being completed, but there was obviously something in my headContinue reading “Welcome Anna Black”
Sky Blue road trippin’
It’s a Friday afternoon, where would you rather be? It’s time for another away day following Sydney FC, this time a trip to Newcastle to see the Jets and our mighty W-League team in action. (Remember swipe the photos to see more if you’re on your phone) With the new North Connex tunnel getting usContinue reading “Sky Blue road trippin’”
2020 a year of memories
It’s been one mixed up, muddled up, shook up year for everyone. Throughout the trying times there have also been some golden moments and events that have made this year memorable for all the right things. So what has ben going on in the world of Unashamed Football Novels in 2020? Oh, and if you’reContinue reading “2020 a year of memories”