Krissy Kneen is a writer of lavish imagination.

Over seven books – including five novels, one volume of poetry and a memoir – she's invented bizarre fictional technologies, conjured extravagant sexual escapades, and speculated about consciousness-fusing with jellyfish. Female sexual adventure is front and centre in much of Kneen's work, but her writing twists and traverses several genres including literary…

Note: Carmen's book, Her Body and Other Parties, has been shortlisted for the prestigious 2018 International Dylan Thomas Prize. To attend the ceremony in the UK, Carmen's Australian visit has been shortened; this discussion will now take place at an early date and time.

Gory, macabre and surreal, Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado is for…

We’re slipping into something a little more comfortable with this next edition of Erotic Fan Fiction as we take it off ... site. To the Toff. We’re combining our favourite night of sexy stories with red velvet curtains, a more intimate setting and signature cocktails to keep everyone well lubricated.

What did Wind in the Willows’ Ratty really mean when he talked of ‘messing about in boats’? And what did Wodehouse’s Jeeves serve along with Bertie’s cup of tea each morning to really make his master say, ‘What-ho!’? Yes, Erotic Fan Fiction is back again – so let your mind run wild. 

It’s the same deal as always. Everyone gathers…