IMBI NEEME: Writer

The First Time Podcast: Conversations with Friends

Posted on May 1, 2020May 1, 2020 by Imbi Neeme

Photo of writers Emilie Collyer and Imbi Neeme. Both are smiling, looking directly at the camera. Imbi is wearing glasses. Emilie is definitely more photogenic.

My wonderful writerly friend Emilie Collyer and I were given the chance to record one of our writerly conversations for The First Time Podcast.

Sneak preview of ‘The Spill’

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Imbi Neeme

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to read the first chapter of 'The Spill' for Read Tasmania's wonderful #LockdownReadingGroup series on YouTube.

Brimbank Readers & Writers Festival

Posted on February 18, 2020February 18, 2020 by Imbi Neeme

Next month, as part of the Brimbank Writers & Readers Festival, I will be facilitating a panel discussion with Amra Pajalic, Manal Shehab and Harish Gulati.

The Spill now available for preorder!

Posted on January 18, 2020January 20, 2020 by Imbi Neeme

I'm terribly excited to let you know that The Spill is now available for preorder. No, really!

#AuthorsForFireys

Posted on January 9, 2020January 9, 2020 by Imbi Neeme

My country is on fire. While the federal government fumbles and falls, communities all over Australia and the world are stepping up to help those humans and animals affected by these terrible fires.

‘Shoot Through’ by JM Green

Posted on August 3, 2019August 3, 2019 by Imbi Neeme

I felt extremely honoured to launch JM Green's new book Shoot Through last month. The third of the Stella Hardy trilogy, this book is an absolute cracker.

2019 Newcastle Short Story Awards

Posted on April 17, 2019 by Imbi Neeme

I'm very pleased to announce that my short story about rogue librarians and black fungus won second prize in the 2019 Newcastle Short Story Award earlier this month.

Winner, 2019 Penguin Literary Prize

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Imbi Neeme

Tonight, at a small event at the Leading Edge Books Conference in Adelaide, I was awarded the 2019 Penguin Literary Prize for my third manuscript The Spill.

2019 Penguin Literary Prize Shortlist

Posted on February 9, 2019February 9, 2019 by Imbi Neeme

My third manuscript, The Spill, has been shortlisted for the 2019 Penguin Literary Prize.

Boroondara Literary Award Winner!

Posted on November 30, 2018November 30, 2018 by Imbi Neeme

My story Naamah's Ark received first prize in the Open Short Story category of the Boroondara Literary Awards in a ceremony at the Hawthorn Arts Centre last night.