Simon Groth
Simon Groth's first novel, "Here Today", was short listed in the 2006 Queensland Premier's Literary Awards in the emerging author category. His short fiction has appeared as a "mini shot" by Vignette Press as well as in the literary journals Meanjin, Island and Overland.
Simon draws on his experience as a writer, editor, web designer, musician and occupational therapist to deliver interactive and entertaining presentations for both children and adult groups. Topics include - traditional story workshops and readings, writing fiction in a digital world, blogging fiction, and seeing the world through your character's eyes (a presentation that draws on his occupational therapy background and gives participants a small insight into the experience of disability). The emphasis is always on fun and a love of words.
His website at www.simongroth.com houses an ongoing experiment in digital publishing, a new work in progress and a cranky virtual writer.
Publications:
- 2007 "Coda" a short story published by Vignette Press.
"Opening a novel" an article published in Writing Queensland.
- 2006 "Twelve Years, One Month and Thirteen Days" a short story published in Meanjin, Vol. 65, No. 3.
- 2005 "Blackdrifts" a short story published in Island 102.
- 2004 "Heavens" a short story published in Overland 175.
- 2002 "Hemmingway" a hypertext e-novel published in Retort magazine.
"Saccades" a short story collection contracted to Ibis Editions.
- 2000 "Zipper" a short story published in FreeXpression.
Awards:
- 2006 Queensland Premier's Literary Awards shortlist for novel "Here Today". Best Emerging Queensland Author - Manuscript Award.
- 2003 ASA mentorship by Sue Gough.
- 2001 Highly Commended State Library of Queensland Young Writer's Award for short story "Coda".
Editorial Mentorship through the Queensland Writer's Centre Young Writers Mentorship Scheme.
- 2000 Highly Commended State Library of Queensland Young Writers Award for short story "Holistic".
- Runner-Up Country Road Cyberwriting Competition for web-based short story "Hemmingway".
Other projects:
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