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Steeplechase

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Steeplechase by Krissy Kneen explores the intertwined lives of two sisters as they navigate complex family dynamics and personal desires. Set against a backdrop of art and obsession, the narrative delves into themes of memory, identity, and the unseen forces that shape relationships. Through a blend of enchanting imagery and emotional depth, the book presents a compelling tale of love, rivalry, and the quest for understanding.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate stories that delve into the complexities of family relationships and the lingering impact of past secrets. With hauntingly beautiful prose, it explores themes of art, desire, and identity, weaving a mysterious and evocative narrative that will captivate fans of introspective and emotional fiction.

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Steeplechase

I force myself to take the phone away from my ear and search for the last incoming call. I store the number under one word, 'sister'. I know I should have used her name but it is all I can think of in this moment. Sister. My sister just called me and I spoke to her.

* Author will be interviewed in newspapers such as the Courier Mail and Herald Sun * Author will be interviewed on national and local radio programs such as RN's Books & Arts Daily, ABC Queensland, 3RRR and 4ZZZ * Widespread review coverage in all major newspapers in Australia and New Zealand, including the Australian, Age, SMH, NZ Herald, Courier Mail, Dominion Post and the Listener * Widespread review coverage in literary publications such as ABR, Good Reading and Kill Your Darlings * Budget for bookseller catalogues * Advertising in literary publications such as ABR and the Monthly * Advertising in bookseller newsletters * Featured in Text's newsletter and website * Social media campaign * Early reading copies available to the trade

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A moving and powerful book about art, love, sibling bonds, and madness.

Bec Reich lives in the shadow of her sister Emily, an internationally recognised artist and known schizophrenic. Though estranged for years, Bec receives a call from Emily inviting her to her latest exhibition in Beijing. As Bec prepares for the reunion, she finds herself drawn back into the dark secrets of her childhood, and she is forced to confront her complicity in her sister's madness.

A new literary direction for Krissy Kneen, this book harnesses the intensity and honesty of her earlier works.

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Steeplechase by Krissy Kneen is praised for its elegant prose and emotional depth, with a narrative architecture that is both exquisite and intricate. Reviewers highlight the compelling tale filled with vibrant imagery and a strong, frank voice that propels the story. The novel is noted for its artistic themes, emotional resonance, and sophisticated narrative framework, making it an engaging read that is difficult to put down.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922079879

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 March 2013

Country: Australia

Imprint: Text Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 324g

Pages: 232

About the Author

Krissy Kneen is the award-winning author of the memoir Affection (Text Publishing Australia 2009 and Seal Press USA 2010) which was shortlisted for the Qld Premier's Literary Award in the non-fiction category, and the 2010 ABIA awards for Biography, Triptych- An Erotic Adventure (Text 2011) and the literary fiction novel Steeplechase (Text 2013). In 2014 she won the prestigious Thomas Shapcott award for poetry for her collection, Eating My Grandmother. Her novel Holly's Incredible Adventures in the Sex Machine will also be published by Text in 2015. She has written and directed short films and broadcast documentaries for SBS and ABC television and has had short stories published in literary journals, books and magazines including Griffith Review, Kill Your Darlings, Nerve.com, The Big Issue, Best Women's Erotica 2014, Women of Letters and The Lifted Brow.

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