Vern Field

Editor, writer, mum, admirer of beauty in all its forms, no fan of pseudoscience or conservative politics,
Managing Editor of Island magazine

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@zowie_dk In Australia, the current convention is usually to add an apostrophe + s if the name is singular, even if it ends in s - for example, James's book, Jess's book. But, yes, it depends on the style guide in use. When in doubt, see https://t.co/CSvtUfUsSN

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Calling all great writers ...

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@annaspargoryan It's the wine that keeps disappearing here... but the Dan Murphy's delivery driver seems strangely familiar with the address suddenly ...

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@PrincessSam68 but not let them into old-age homes, which suggests that we know damn well that they can spread it

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@ben_walter Oh, fantastic! Congratulations to you all. He's gorgeous. xx

[Nick McKim @NickMcKim]

Here is @BehrouzBoochani being taken by PNG police’s notorious mobile squad. His courageous journalism has been an absolute inspiration. He has exposed Australia’s cruelty on Manus and reinforced the brave, peaceful resistance of innocent refugees.

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Come along to this Hobart event next week if you're interested in freelance editing and proofreading https://t.co/Gaomyq3B0P

[Tasmanian Editors @TasEditors]

24 Aug at Rosny LINC Ask our panel the tricky questions: How much to charge? How to find clients? ... https://t.co/csN6oaTalF

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Love the article. Love that illustration ... Such cool pants. Many thanks to @damonayoung https://t.co/zE1DztW4qf

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Agree. Bill seems to do so well in this setting. Human! https://t.co/DP2U6e8etr

[TMAG @tasmuseum]

Don’t miss the Australian premiere of Tacita Dean’s Event for a Stage @statecinema tomorrow 6pm, part of @Dark_Mofo https://t.co/51n3Er6qf0

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@AustFiction Oh my... Surely only in South Africa in the 50s? Sounds truly awful.

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This is exceptional writing. I will read it again and again. Thanks to you, @MireilleJuchau! https://t.co/tsaLRcGkcF

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A beautiful piece of writing... Very moving https://t.co/znTx7Uhf5M

[Sydney Writers' Festival @SydWritersFest]

"Literature is the greatest teacher of empathy" @katetempest at #sydneywritersfestival opening address

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First Day: The pioneering surgeon who came to Australia on a leaky boat | SBS News https://t.co/MXT5NRGFaj

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When Peter Dutton insults refugees he insults the Australian people | Lenore Taylor https://t.co/fenCjb9CKL

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Took me a moment... Cute. https://t.co/Wn2SVrG8A1

[Ryk Goddard @rykgoddard]

Probably a nice day. But take a light jacket in case of showers. 18 nor'westers. #hobart #weather

[Julian Burnside @JulianBurnside]

Calling boat people "illegal" is a lie. Morrison & Dutton lie if they say boat people are illegal. Let them sue me if I am wrong

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