Books Why You Should Know Stella Miles Franklin’s Name As The Stella Prize longlist is announced, meet the woman behind two of Australia’s premier literature prizes. One named after her real name, the other after her male pseudonym - her only avenue to get published in the times. By Astrid Edwards Books As The Stella Prize longlist is announced, meet the woman behind two of Australia’s premier literature prizes. One named after her real name, the other after her male pseudonym - her only avenue to get published in the times. By Astrid Edwards Previous article Self-Care Isn’t A Selfish Pursuit. It Is A Matter Of Self-Respect Next article Making The Case: In Defence Of The F-Word The Miles Franklin Literary Prize is one of Australia’s most prestigious literary prizes. It has been around since 1957 and over the years the award became something of a boy’s club, despite being named after a woman, Stella Maria Sarah ‘Miles’ Franklin.Yes, you read that correctly. Two of Australia’s premier literature prizes, the Miles Franklin Literary Prize and the Stella Prize, are both named after the same woman. The shortlist will be announced on 8 March and the winner will be awarded in Melbourne on 10 April 2019. makingbooksgreatagain Best Of Future Women Culture “Never an excuse”: Why Katrina still can’t stand the smell of bourbon By Sally Spicer Culture Janine never thought divorce would mean losing her family and friends By Sally Spicer Culture “Invisible victims”: Why Conor was forced to live in an unsafe home By Sally Spicer Culture Miranda*’s mothers group helped her escape abuse. Then the stalking began By Sally Spicer Culture “We can’t change this on our own” By Melanie Dimmitt Culture “Marching forward means ensuring all our voices are heard” By Melanie Dimmitt Culture Dr Ann O’Neill’s husband committed “the ultimate act of revenge” By Sally Spicer Culture The question victim-survivors like me are tired of being asked By Geraldine Bilston Your inbox just got smarter If you’re not a member, sign up to our newsletter to get the best of Future Women in your inbox.
