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Named for the Tropic of Capricorn, Idiom 23 is an annual publication dedicated to encouraging writing in Central Queensland and beyond. The editorial collective welcomes submissions of original short stories, poems and articles, black and white drawings and photographs. For more information about our Editorial Board Policy, please click here.

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 forgotten by anyone who knew her, or who was touched by her efforts within the community.

Current Editor:

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  • 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:

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  • 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.    
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  • 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.
  • Caitlin Delaney is competing her final semester of a Bachelor of Arts (Literary and Cultural Studies and Creative Writing) at CQUniversity Rockhampton. She hopes to pursue a career in publishing where reading and sharing stories will become her job and not just an obsessive hobby.
  • Cheyenne Palmes is about to enter her final semester of a Bachelor of Arts (Literary and Cultural Studies and Creative Writing) at CQUniversity Rockhampton. She is pursuing a career in video game writing, and is working to promote fair representation and equality in the industry by providing safe, accessible gaming spaces for everyone to enjoy.
  • Reece Lawrence is currently in his second year of a Bachelor of Arts/Business dual degree majoring in Literary and Cultural studies, Creative Writing and Management at CQUniversity.

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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.

The magazine has evolved since it’s inception to include a visual photomedia section and boasts professionally designed covers by artist David Downer.