Author Archives: Angela Savage

About Angela Savage

Angela Savage is a Melbourne writer, who has lived and travelled extensively in Asia. She won the Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for an unpublished manuscript, and the Scarlet Stiletto Award short story award. Her latest novel is, Mother of Pearl, published by Transit Lounge. Angela holds a PhD in Creative Writing, is former CEO of Writers Victoria, and currently works as CEO of Public Libraries Victoria.

Reading highlights 2025

Posted on 30/12/2025 by Angela Savage

I read like a boss in 2025, especially after rediscovering audiobooks, averaging 1.2 books each week. When I first tried audio, I made the mistake of substituting it for hardcopy reading, which didn’t work for me at all. This time … Continue reading →

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Reading highlights 2024

Posted on 29/12/2024 by Angela Savage

It’s been a great year for reading for me. I read 60 books–47 by women writers–and two manuscripts. I read six audio books, the rest in hard copy. I borrowed roughly one quarter from the library, and read 10 books … Continue reading →

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Praise for Spinning Around: The Kylie Playlist

Posted on 11/12/2024 by Angela Savage

Excited to see Spinning Around; The Kylie Playlist receiving positive reviews in recent weeks, and to see it recommended not just for Kylie fans, but for fans of good short stories, too. And it’s heartening to see different reviewers highlight … Continue reading →

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Kylie comes to Castlemaine

Posted on 20/11/2024 by Angela Savage

We will be bringing the Kylie Love Train to Books at the Brewery’s Annual Christmas Extravaganza at the Taproom, Castlemaine in central Victoria, on Wed 18 December. This year’s extravaganza will open with Rosalie Ham talking about her new book … Continue reading →

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Queering Kylie

Posted on 13/11/2024 by Angela Savage

To celebrate the launch of Spinning Around: The Kylie Playlist, we have teamed up with Hares & Hyenas bookshop to bring you Queering Kylie , with readings by some of our queer contributors. Queering Kylie (yes, we know it’s a … Continue reading →

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Spinning Around: Launch accessories

Posted on 09/11/2024 by Angela Savage

It’s only a week until the Melbourne launch of Spinning Around: The Kylie Playlist, an anthology of writing inspired by Kylie Minogue songs. I am both co-editor with Kirsten Krauth and one of 24 outstanding Australian writers to have contributed … Continue reading →

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Spinning Around: The Melbourne launch

Posted on 05/11/2024 by Angela Savage

The new book I have co-edited with Kirsten Krauth, Spinning Around: the Kylie Playlist, will be launched on Saturday 16 November 2024 at 3.15pm at Cinema Nova, as part of Readings Books’ A Day in Carlton Festival. The pitch: Up … Continue reading →

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Spinning Around: The Kylie Playlist

Posted on 03/11/2024 by Angela Savage

I am thrilled to announce that Spinning Around: The Kylie Playlist, an anthology I co-edited and contributed to, has just been released into the world. Here’s the blurb: Australian icon Kylie Minogue is the musical muse for this sparkling new … Continue reading →

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Books at the Brewery

Posted on 14/12/2023 by Angela Savage

My final literary gig for the year is an absolute stunner! At Books at the Brewery – Christmas Bonanza, I will be chatting with Tony Birch, Andy Griffiths, Cate Kennedy, Kirsten Krauth and Christos Tsiolkas about their contributions to the … Continue reading →

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Launch of The In-Between

Posted on 30/10/2023 by Angela Savage

I am absolutely thrilled to be in conversation with my dear friend and ‘one of Australia’s greatest literary talents” (The Age), Christos Tsiolkas, for the launch of his stunning new novel, The In-Between. The blurb: No life is simple, and … Continue reading →