Further reading on Julienne’s work

Allen & Unwin Reading Groups
This website contains notes and discussion questions for both Road Story and Beneath the Bloodwood Tree (coming soon).  These maybe of interest if your reading group is discussing the text.
 
Recommended books and writing sites
 
The Book Show on Radio National
ABC Radio National’s daily program on books and writing, hosted by Ramona Kaval. Plenty of interesting interviews and readings available by podcast and in the form of transcripts.
 
Slow TV
Brought to you by Black Inc, publishers of The Monthly, this site contains a number of interviews and discussions with writers and key thinkers on Australian culture and the arts.  A free internet TV channel: beats old-fashioned free to air.

Sitelines
Visit the online writing journal profiling new fiction, poetry and non-fiction by students at Curtin University of Technology, where Julienne van Loon is a Senior Lecturer.
 
The Guardian Books Section
Quality interviews, articles and reviews from the UK that will keep you totally up-to-date on all things to do with books and writing.
 
Paris Review
A world famous and long-lived US-based journal that is best known for intelligent and lengthy interviews with writers on writing.
  
Austlit: The Australian Literature Resource
An amazing resource for anyone interested in Australian literature. Use the ‘Free Browse’ function to find brief bios and bibliographies of Australian authors, or head down to your local public, state or university library for full subscriber access.
 
Resources for new writers and writing students

WritingWA
The peak body for writing and associated activities in Western Australia, writingWA provides a well-maintained website that is an excellent source of news and opportunities for local writers.

Australian Literary Agents' Association
The ALAA was formed in 2003. Members include reputable Australian literary agents who are obliged to adhere to a set of principles contained in the Association’s code of conduct. The website lists members and contains tips about finding an agent to represent you.
  
Australian Writer’s Marketplace
A subscription-based site well worth it if you are an emerging writer on the look out for publishing and other opportunities. Access to a huge array of writing resources and some useful live forums lead by industry professionals.

Australian Society of Authors Papers
The ASA publishes a number of articles and booklets that contain  expert information for authors looking to get published and for self-publishing advice. Most are free to ASA members or are available for a nominal fee.