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MARION @marion-writers.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Every book begins with a writer. Someone has to find the words, develop the ideas and tell the story. Books matter. Writers do too. . Sculpture: Between Innings by Gary Lee Price. Located Constitution Place, Canberra.

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MARION @marion-writers.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Don't forget to grab your tickets to Cavort! A Poetry Workshop, facilitated by Jen Webb and Kimberly K Williams. Tickets are $30 for members and $40 for non-members. Join us online next Tuesday to Cavort with us! 💃 Tickets here: events.humanitix.com/cavort-prose...

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MARION @marion-writers.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Come Write is on this Saturday 18 September, 12pm–2pm at Tuggeranong Arts Centre! Each session offers a quiet, focused environment to work on your own project, alongside other writers doing the same. marion.ink/come-write-w...

Text reads: Come Write. The MARION, Tuggeranong Arts Centre, and ACT Government logos are in the corners of the image.

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MARION @marion-writers.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Last chance to get your ticket for Stories with Spice with Anne Freeman, award-winning author of The Time After Now! 🗓️ 1pm, Sunday 20 September 📍 Smith's Alternative, Canberra 🎟️ MARION members - $50, nonmembers - $65 events.humanitix.com/anne-freeman...

There is an image of a book cover, The. Time After Now by Anne Freeman. Text reads: Stories with Spice with Anne Freeman. The MARION, Smith's Alternative, and ACT Government logos are at the bottom of the image.

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MARION @marion-writers.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Have you voted in ABC Radio National's Top 100 Australian Books countdown? At 7 September, the ABC reported that the ACT was topping the country with the highest number of voters! Voting closes on 1 October 2026 at 7pm AEST. www.abc.net.au/listen/radio... #top100australianbooks

Text reads "Top 100 Australian Books. Vote Now".

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MARION @marion-writers.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

There's less than 3 weeks until Stories with Spice. Meet the woman behind the workshop, Anne Freeman! Anne writes contemporary fiction about women who are stuck in life and the extraordinary ways they shake themselves loose. events.humanitix.com/anne-freeman...

A photo of Anne Freeman wearing a white shirt. She has short brown hair and is smiling at the camera.

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MARION @marion-writers.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Spring has sprung and our September Focus On is here! This month featuring books by Catie Bradbear and Melissa Bray, Milton Cameron, Bernadette Hince, Paul Magee, Ben Reeves and Emmalea Russo. Check out these and the rest of our September picks here: marion.ink/focus-on

There is a grid of six book covers: Power in Numbers by Catie Bradbear and Melissa Bray, Experiments in Modern Living by Milton Cameron, Cold Words by Bernadette Hince, Later Unearthed by Paul Magee, Everything was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt by Ben Reeves, and Vivienne by Emmalea Russo. Text at the top of the image reads Focus On September. The MARION and ACT Government logos are at the bottom of the image. There are pink stripes at the top and bottom of the image.

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MARION @marion-writers.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Wondering what you can expect from our Stories with Spice writing workshop with Anne Freeman? We've got you covered! 🔥 Trust us, you won't want to miss this one. Secure your spot here: events.humanitix.com/anne-freeman...

Text reads: "Would you like to...
Identify and understand your ideal reader?
Discover what spice can add to your story?
Navigate the ethics of writing sex scenes?
Embrace the power of "show, don't tell'?
Discover the antidote to cringey cliche?
Join us for this unique writing workshop
Stories with Spice with Anne Freeman
1pm Sunday 20 September" The MARION and Smith's Alternative logos are at the bottom of the image. There are red and white target motifs scattered around the border. Supported by ACT Government.

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MARION @marion-writers.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who applied to PROOF! We're delighted to announce the 2026 Cohort for PROOF. We can't wait to kick off with our in-person sessions this weekend! #PROOF #PublishingIntensive

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Congratulations to the 2026 Cohort:
Mehreen Arshi, John Baker, Kate Cramond, Conan Elphicke, Samia Goudie, Tiffany Hambley, Ian Hart, Jeannie Higgins, Madeleine Johns, Rob Kennedy, Sarah Liddle, Angharad Lodwick, Maddy Marsland, Ronja Moss, Billie Rooney, Anastasia Simpson, Christine Talbot, Helen Topor, and Gillian Worrall. There is a graphic of coloured pencils at the bottom of the screen. They are arranged in rainbow order.

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T R Napper @trnapper.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Want to know the golden rule for becoming a better writer? Well, I'm giving you, for free, the secret all great writers know. Link below. nappertime.com/the-golden-r...

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MARION @marion-writers.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Meet the Presenters for PROOF We're delighted to have Alex Adsett, Kate Cuthbert, Lisa Fuller and Daniel O'Malley joining us as presenters for PROOF, our weekend intensive and online masterclass all about publishing! EOIs close Wednesday 19 August: marion.ink/proof-publis...

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MARION @marion-writers.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

🌶️ Bypass the cringe, bring the smoulder … Award-winning author Anne Freeman will join us to present Stories with Spice on 20 Sept! This 90-minute, interactive workshop is a spirited exploration of what makes a successful spicy scene and how to craft one events.humanitix.com/anne-freeman...

Text reads: Anne Freeman: Stories with Spice. Bypass the cringe, and bring the smoulder. 1pm Sunday 20 September. There is a photo of Anne Freeman and two of her book covers. The MARION and Smith's logos are at the bottom of the image. Supported by ACT Government.

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MARION @marion-writers.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

PROOF EOIs close in less than a week! Literary agents Alex Adsett & Lisa Fuller, bestselling author Dan O'Malley, & publisher Kate Cuthbert will share insights on the publishing landscape, covering representation, pitching, the path to publication & more. marion.ink/proof-publis...

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MARION @marion-writers.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Come Write with us at Smith's Alternative this weekend! Saturday 15 August, 12–2pm, Smith's Alternative. Each session offers a quiet, focused environment to work on your own project, alongside other writers doing the same. events.humanitix.com/come-write-s...

Text reads: Come Write. The MARION, Smith's Alternative, and ACT Government logos are visible.

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MARION @marion-writers.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Huge congratulations to Canberra author Helen Ennis winner of the $25,000 2026 National Biography Award for Max Dupain: A Portrait! We also congratulate Micaela Sahhar who won the Michael Crouch Award for a Debut Work for Find Me at the Jaffa Gate. #congratulations

There are two books, Max Dupain: A Portrait by Helen Ennis, and Find Me At the Jaffa Gate by Micaela Sahar, in front of a pink, purple and red background.

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MARION @marion-writers.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

The shortlist for the 2026 Prime Minister's Literary Awards has been announced. We're delighted to see MARION member Sandy Bigna, and ACT writers Merlinda Bobis, Emily Gallagher, and Tom McIlroy among the shortlisted authors. Congratulations to all of the shortlisted authors!

There is a stack of books shortlisted for the Prime Minister's Literary Awards 2026. Text reads: 2026 Shortlist. Winners will be announced on Thursday 10 September. Delivered by Writing Australia.

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MARION @marion-writers.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

We’re delighted that MARION Lifetime member Nigel Featherstone has been named the winner of the Flying Islands 2026 Poetry Manuscript Prize. Congratulations Nigel! We also wish to congratulate Lize Du Toit who was awarded 2nd place and Lorraine Gibson who was awarded 3rd place.

Text reads: Flying Islands Poetry Manuscript Prize Winners.
Winner - Nigel Featherstone for
Blood Muscle. Second Place -
Lize Du Toit for Landscape with Woman and Snake. Third Place - Lorraine Gibson for The Thickness of Life.
Works of all the top three winners will be published in the next set of Flying Islands pocket poets to be released early in 2027.
Visit our website www.flyingislandspocketpoets.com.au

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MARION @marion-writers.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Our Focus On highlight writers from in and around our region, plus what MARION's staff are reading. Our August Focus On is features books by Dakota Feirer, Rosemary Laing, Paul Lynch, Peter Rees, Ian W. Shaw, and Stacey Yu. marion.ink/focus-on @hachetteaus.bsky.social

There are six book covers: Arsenic Flower by Dakota Feirer, Baker's Brainchild by Rosemary Laing, Prophet Song by Paul Lynch, Guts and Glory by Peter Rees, The Dark Prince of Melbourne by Ian W. Shaw, and Kitten by Stacey Yu. There are orange stripes at the top and bottom of the image. Text reads: Focus On August. The MARION and ACT Government logos appear at the bottom of the image.

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MARION @marion-writers.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

EOIs for PROOF are open now! Literary agents Alex Adsett and Lisa Fuller, bestselling author Dan O'Malley, and publisher Kate Cuthbert will share insights on the publishing landscape, covering representation, pitching, the path to publication and more. marion.ink/proof-publis...

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MARION @marion-writers.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Paid publication opportunity closing this week📝MARION invites creative responses from ACT and surrounds writers to contribute to She Writes History, a publication created as part of our collaboration with She Shapes History, made possible by ACT Heritage. marion.ink/publication-...

Text reads: She Writes History publication. Call for submissions. Something special is taking shape. Submissions close 31 July 2026. The ACT Heritage, MARION, She Shapes History and ACT Government logos are at the bottom of the image.

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MARION @marion-writers.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

EOIs are open for PROOF with Alex Adsett, Lisa Fuller & Dan O'Malley. Participants will hear directly from literary agents, publishers and authors about acquisitions, literary agents, copyright, contracts, submissions and pitching. forms.gle/zPzxvDVpMhU3... @alexadsett.bsky.social

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MARION @marion-writers.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Come Write is on this Saturday 18 July, 12pm–2pm at Tuggeranong Arts Centre! Each session offers a quiet, focused environment to work on your own project, alongside other writers doing the same. marion.ink/come-write-w... #comewrite

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MARION @marion-writers.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Presenting Cavort! A Prose Poetry Workshop with Jen Webb and Kimberly K. Williams This workshop will review the prose poem form, and invite us to play with writing using other poets’ poems as a starting point. Come ready to share, play, and cavort! events.humanitix.com/cavort-prose...

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MARION @marion-writers.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Our July Focus On is here featuring works by Anya Bergman, Trish Burgess and Annette Carter, Adrian Caesar with artworks by Kat Rae, Eleri Harris and Shay Mirk, Marisa Kashino, and Maree Spratt. Find these and the rest of our July picks marion.ink/focus-on @elerimai.bsky.social

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MARION @marion-writers.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Thank you so much to everyone who donated to MOMENTUM. We're excited to share that Cassandra Maguire is our lucky MOMENTUM Prize Pack winner! Thanks again to our fantastic sponsors who made this prize pack possible: Pink Shorts Press, Overland, Recent Work Press, and Big River Distilling Co.

Text reads: Congratulations to Cassandra Maguire, our MOMENTUM Prize Pack Winner. There is a photo of Big River Distillery, Overland journal, the founders of Pink Shorts Press, and Shane Strange of Recent Work Press. There is a bottle of gin and two. The background of the image is orange.

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MARION @marion-writers.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Join award-winning writer Anne Freeman in an exploration of what makes a successful spicy scene & how to craft one! Participants will better their understanding of their ideal reader and how to cater to their desires with the fundamentals of good writing. events.humanitix.com/anne-freeman...

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MARION @marion-writers.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Paid publication opportunity closing 31 July📝 MARION invites creative responses from ACT and surrounds writers to contribute to She Writes History, a publication created as part of our collaboration with She Shapes History, made possible by ACT Heritage. marion.ink/publication-...

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MARION @marion-writers.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

This week is NAIDOC Week which celebrates and recognises the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. To mark NAIDOC Week, we're sharing a handful of our favourite books written by First Nations authors. #NAIDOC2026

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MARION @marion-writers.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

A new conversation from The Pulse Papers, Hidden Nerve’s accompanying interview series, is out now. This time, Beejay Silcox speaks with Angie Faye Martin about keeping the joy alive. marion.ink/the-pulse-pa... @angiefayemartin.bsky.social #BeejaySilcox #ThePulsePapers

Text reads: Angie Faye Martin on keeping the joy alive. A conversation from The Pulse Papers, MARION's Hidden Nerve interview series. There is a photo of Angie Faye Martin.

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MARION @marion-writers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Reminder: The ACT Literary Awards are coming up tomorrow, on Thursday 2 July! We're so excited to celebrate our vibrant literary community as we announce this year's award recipients. Just a few tickets remain. We hope to see you there! events.humanitix.com/2026-act-lit...

Text reads: 2026 ACT LITERARY AWARDS6pm Thursday 2 JulyJuliet, Verity Lane ACTJoin us to celebrate our vibrant literary community as we announce the recipients of the Anne Edgeworth Fellowship Award, Finding Beauty Poetry Prize, MARION Book Awards and Marion Halligan Award. The photos of the shortlisted books are at the bottom of the image.

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MARION @marion-writers.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

It's the final hours of our EOFY donations drive! We've raised just over $4000! Thank you so much to everyone who's donated so far. We're so deeply grateful. If you haven't donated yet, you can make a tax-deductible donation until midnight tonight! Donate here: marion.ink/donate-to-ma...

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MARION @marion-writers.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

We are grateful for the significant support of the Anderson Pender Foundation, the Anne Edgeworth Trust, and the legacy of the late Roger Green, all of whom have contributed enormously to this year’s awards. MARION is supported by artsACT and by the generous contributions of our members.

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MARION @marion-writers.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

We are delighted to announce that our venue partner for the ACT Literary Awards is Verity Lane Market! Thank you to Verity Lane Market for their generous support of the ACT Literary Awards! #ACTLiteraryAwards #MARIONWriters

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MARION @marion-writers.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

We are delighted to announce that the ACT Literary Awards are sponsored by She Shapes History! Thank you to She Shapes History for their generous support of the ACT Literary Awards! #ACTLiteraryAwards #MARIONWriters

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MARION @marion-writers.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

We are delighted to announce that the ACT Literary Awards are sponsored by Pulp Book Cafe! Thank you to Pulp Book Cafe for their generous support of the ACT Literary Awards! #ACTLiteraryAwards #MARIONWriters

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MARION @marion-writers.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

We are delighted to announce that the ACT Literary Awards are sponsored by Photox! Thank you to Photox for their generous support of the ACT Literary Awards! #ACTLiteraryAwards #MARIONWriters

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MARION @marion-writers.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

We are delighted to announce that Paperchain Bookstore are is Bookseller for the ACT Literary Awards! Thank you to Paperchain Bookstore for their generous support of the ACT Literary Awards! #ACTLiteraryAwards #MARIONWriters

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MARION @marion-writers.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

We are delighted to announce that the ACT Literary Awards are sponsored by HerCanberra! Thank you to HerCanberra for their generous support of the ACT Literary Awards! #ACTLiteraryAwards #MARIONWriters

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MARION @marion-writers.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

We probably don't need to remind you, but there's just two days left to donate to MOMENTUM! ⏱ At $3,550 raised (a HUGE thank you to all our generous supporters!), we're SO CLOSE to hitting our goal of $5,000 raised for our region's writers! Donate here: marion.ink/donate-to-ma...

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MARION @marion-writers.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Our EOFY fundraiser ends in FIVE days! Donate to win this incredible prize pack, including book packs from Pink Shorts Press and Recent Work Press, a selection of delicious wines and gins from Big River Distilling Co., a 1-year subscription to Overland, and more! Donate: marion.ink/donate-to-ma...

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MARION @marion-writers.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

We wish to express our sincere thanks to the judges of this year's ACT Literary Awards! Thank you all for your skill, time and consideration in judging the Awards. The winners will be announced on Thursday 2 July! @genni.bsky.social @gabrielletozer.bsky.social

Text reads: 2026 ACT Literary Awards. Sincere thanks to this year's judges. There are photos of each judge with their name beneath: Eugen Bacon, Frank Bongiorno, Helen Ennis, Dan Hogan, Subhash Jaireth, Ambelin Kwaymullina, Lucy Neave, Sandra Renew, Gabrielle Tozer, and Jen Webb.

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MARION @marion-writers.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Thank you to Her Canberra for sharing Callie Doyle-Scott’s story about mentorship, opportunity, and community. 💙 Support MARION’s Momentum campaign by 30 June & help open doors for writers facing financial barriers. hercanberra.com.au/life/why-thi... #MentorshipMatters #emergingvoices

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MARION @marion-writers.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Did you know ... we have been supporting writers in the ACT region for over 30 years! Our community reflects the diversity and richness of our region's stories and storytellers. It's more important than ever that we continue to invest in these voices. Donate to help here: marion.ink/momentum

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MARION @marion-writers.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors, we have achieved 40% of our goal of raising $5,000 by 30 June. Our heartfelt thanks to everybody who has donated to MOMENTUM so far. There's just 10 days left to donate. Join us in powering the future of local voices. Learn more and donate:

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MARION has been advocating for writers across the ACT and surrounding regions since 1995. In 2026, we remain dedicated to addressing financial barriers faced by writers.

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MARION @marion-writers.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

There's just two weeks until the ACT Literary Awards and tickets are selling fast! Books by shortlisted authors will be available for purchase on the night thanks to Paperchain Bookstore. Tickets are strictly due to venue requirements. events.humanitix.com/2026-act-lit...

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MARION @marion-writers.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

We are completely beside ourselves to announce that we are partnering up with SA-based publisher Pink Shorts Press this EOFY! Donate and go into the draw to win the Pink Shorts Press MARCH book pack and tote bag! All donations above $2 are tax-deductible. Learn more at marion.ink/momentum

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MARION @marion-writers.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Come Write with us at Smith's Alternative this weekend! Saturday 20 June, 12–2pm, Smith's Alternative. Each session offers a quiet, focused environment to work on your own project, alongside other writers doing the same. events.humanitix.com/come-write-s...

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MARION @marion-writers.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Limited tickets available for Write Here, Write Now with Jack Heath, this Sunday! Learn how to tell an action-packed story with Jack Heath, bestselling author of the Minutes of Danger series. MARION members: $60, nonmembers: $75 events.humanitix.com/write-here-w... @jackheathwriter.bsky.social

Text reads: Write Here, Write Now with Jack Heath. Learn how to tell an action-packed story with bestselling author Jack Heath. Expect fast-paced ideas, humour and inventive storytelling. 11am-2pm Sunday 21 June. There is a photo of Jack Heath holding a tall pile of his books under his chin. The MARION, and Smith's Alternative logos are at the bottom of the image. Supported by ACT Government.

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MARION @marion-writers.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Our June Focus On is here featuring works by Saskia Beudel, Ariel Bogle & Cam Wilson, Kai Jensen, Ayesha Inoon, Lior Torenberg, & Isi Unikowski. Find these and the rest of our June picks marion.ink/focus-on

There are six book covers: Peaking by Saskia Beudel, Conspiracy Nation by Ariel Bogle and Cam Wilson, The Zebra Path of Tree Light by Kai Jensen, The Sisters of Serendib by Ayesha Inoon, Just Watch Me by Lior Torenberg, and Re:vision by Isi Unikowski. There is a lime green stripe at the top of the image, and a deep orange stripe at the bottom. r Text reads: Focus On June. The MARION and ACT Government logos appear at the bottom of the image.

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