We were absolutely delighted to see the tally on the Double-Take Novelette fundraising page hosted on the Australian Cultural Fund website tick over to hit our target of $23,500 with more than a month to go until the deadline!

We were thrilled to recognise Rashida Murphy and Karleah Olson‘s talents and fearless narratives by awarding their novelettes – Old Ghosts and Bloodwood – this year’s Double-Take Novelette Award in April.

Now with your generous support, we will be able to share their immense talent with the world by taking these winning novelettes to print – we have a dynamic publishing concept in mind and cannot wait to bring it to life!

Thank you for your continued support of Night Parrot Press and projects like these that allow both emerging and established writers the opportunity to experiment and challenge themselves with unconventional forms and to reach new audiences.

You have given two excellent Western Australian writers the opportunity to have their stories published as a book, but also show the broader community that our community supports new forms of writing and bold approaches that don’t rely on traditional models and expectations.

It looks like 2026 is going to be another busy and productive year for Night Parrot Press!

About the Award:
Night Parrot Press created the Double-Take Novelette Award to celebrate new stories in an under-recognised form in Australian publishing.