Debut Spotlight

The KYD Debut Spotlight is our way of shining a light on the many brilliant debut authors in this country. Each month we feature a fantastic new-release work of fiction or non-fiction, with author interviews and independent reviews from KYD contributors.

February Debut Spotlight: Gutsy Girls by Josie McSkimming
(UQP)

Gutsy Girls is a unique behind-the-scenes story of love, family and the iconic Australian poet Dorothy Porter. With unprecedented access to Porter’s personal diaries and letters, Gutsy Girls is an intimate story of sisterhood, finding creative power and blazing your own trail. Stay tuned later this month for a video Q&A with Josie, plus a book review in KYD.


Debut Spotlight is a paid partnership with Australian publishers designed to promote the critical discussion of new authors’ work to a wide audience. Titles are selected by KYD, and all reviews have editorial independence.

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