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Francis Cooke
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Starling Issue 20 out now!! New work from 20 writers under 25! Plus one of our OG favourites Sophie van Waardenberg as guest author, a look back on 10 years of Starling writing with 20 more all-stars, and cover art from Loretta Riach (also a featured poet)!

All live here: www.starlingmag.com
August 30, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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Such a thrill to have a “buzz” book at LBF! Some exciting news coming very soon… #AshtheNovel
March 12, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Reposted by Francis Cooke
A lot of sage wisdom in this interview with Gregory Kan in the latest issue of Starling magazine (who aren't on bsky yet so I'll just tag ringmaster @franciscooke.bsky.social instead). Everything sure is ghosts!
www.starlingmag.com/issue-19/gre...
Everything is Ghosts: A conversation with Gregory Kan - STARLING | An online literary journal for young NZ writers
An interview with Gregory Kan for Issue 19 of Starling
www.starlingmag.com
March 4, 2025 at 3:44 AM
We don’t have a bluesky account, but Starling Issue 19 is live today! New work from 22 authors under 25, plus Hinemoana Baker, an interview with Gregory Kan, and more: www.starlingmag.com
March 3, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Reposted by Francis Cooke
My review of @louisewallace.bsky.social ripper of a novel - this is exciting fiction thespinoff.co.nz/books/24-04-...
Page-turning rural gothic: Ash by Louise Wallace, reviewed
An early and strong contender for book of the year.
thespinoff.co.nz
April 24, 2024 at 6:12 AM