We would like to feature some good “litbits” from famous (and not so famous) Aussie writers here.
The idea is to celebrate the joy of good writing…. please comment and add your own litbits, so we can all enjoy the art of excellent prose. Please keep them brief.
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John Birmingham from “He Died With A Felafel In His Hand” (1994 Duffy & Snellgrove)
“Melissa, you remember her, the credit scam queen, she was a great one for bringing home these rough headed bastards with tatoos and biker boots and the stench of failure about them.” (p.22)
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Les Murray Poem, “Visitor” from “Poems the Size of Photographs” (2002 Duffy & Snellgrove)
“He knocks at the door
and listens to his heart approaching.” (p.35)
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