About Us
Named for the Tropic of Capricorn, Idiom 23 is an annual publication dedicated to encouraging writing in Central Queensland and beyond. Although lack of space is a serious problem, and most of the pages in our annual issue are taken up by winners from the Bauhinia Literary Awards, the editorial collective welcomes submissions of original short stories, poems and articles, black and white drawings, and photographs.
In 2011 Idiom 23 celebrated it's 21st year in circulation, details of the event can be read here.
The Magazine Editorial Collective
The magazine is currently edited by Dr Lynda Hawryluk. Previous co-editors of Idiom 23 include Steve Butler, Dr Geoff Danaher and Jim Douglas.
Founder:
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Dr Liz Huf, original creator of Idiom 23, and recipient of the Queensland Writers’ Centre Johnno Award in 2005 for contributing to the recognition and encouragement of Queensland regional writers. Liz taught at CQUniversity in media and communication for many years, her major enthusiasm being coordinating the Poets in the Pub, Poetry & Heritage Walks, Writers’ Workshops, publishing Idiom23 and persistently looking for literary sponsors during her career. In November of 2011 Liz sadly passed away. Her life and work will not soon be forgotton by anyone who knew her, or who was touched by her efforts within the community.
Current Editor:
- Dr Lynda Hawryluk is a Lecturer in Literary & Cultural Studies at CQUniversity. She teaches in the area of creative writing at undergraduate and post-graduate level. Since 2005 Lynda has facilitated our popular writers’ workshops on North Keppel Is and also provided writing workshops for the local community. Lynda researches in the area of writing, literature and cultural studies and has presented conference papers nationally and internationally. Her fiction and poetry have appeared in various anthologies and online. She is the Deputy Chair of the Australasian Association of Writing Programs and the coordinator of the Idiom 23 website.
Website Intern/Research Assistant:
- Mallory Bailey is a current student of CQUniversity. Originally from New Mexico, Mallory came to CQUniversity for a six month exchange program, fell in love with Australia, and never managed to leave. She is now in her final year of a Bachelor of Arts degree, studying Creative Writing and Literary and Cultural Studies.
- Shay Ledingham is in her final year of study at CQUniversity. Rockhampton born and bred, she is undertaking a Bachelor of Arts degree, focusing on the areas of Creative Writing and Literary and Cultural Studies. Shay hopes to continue onto postgraduate qualifications sometime in the future and is passionate about environmental issues, reading and travel.
Previous Co-editors:
- Steve Butler, who teaches literary and cultural studies at university, is also active in the community as a writer and events coordinator, and performs with various bands, including The Bad Apple Band. Steve is collating a vital new section in the magazine for non-fiction, and we will again have our photomedia students submitting their innovative graphic artwork.
- Dr Geoff Danaher taught in the STEPS bridging program at CQUniversity. He has researched in areas such as cultural studies, education for travellers, comedy and gender and sport. He has a keen interest in promoting the culture of local communities in Central Queensland and co-authored a history of the Keppel Bay Sailing Club.
- Dr Jim Douglas is currently working in research at CQUniversity. In his spare time Jim wrote, produced and edited a documentary film project called "A Piss in the Ocean". He also plays in the punk/prog band Therapeutic Paradox.
Our magazine collective has previously included Helen Avery, Ken Clark, Jeannette Delamoir, Kristin Hannaford, Bruce Honeywill, Christina Hunt, Anne Marie Priest, Margaret Rogers, Louise Waller and Simone Warkill.
The magazine has developed artistically and commercially over the last decade with an interesting visual arts element from its professionally designed covers by artist David Downer, and a provocative section introduced by photomedia students.
