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There's No Them There, Only Us: Kerri Maher on the Jane Collective in the early 1970s and how to write fiction about an issue as divisive as abortion

Keen On America

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Exploring the Tradition of Social Realism and the Influence of 'Big Little Lies'

Exploring the lineage of social realism in literature and its impact on the author's writing process, including a discussion on Charles Dickens and other classic works. The chapter also dives into the contemporary novel 'Big Little Lies' by Leanne Moriarty as a mentor text, focusing on themes of domestic violence and the consequences of secrecy and hidden violence.

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