An exclusive extract from chapter one of Glenrowan

An excerpt from chapter one: Loyalty concerning the outlaw Kelly brothers and their siblings.

The Californian

In the absence of men about the house, Ellen Kelly acquires a new suitor, and her son Dan has to reconsider his place in the pecking order.

Young Ned Kelly is transferred to the pridon hulks at Williamstown and has a revelation.

How was the Glenrowan Siege portrayed in Justin Kurzel’s adaptation of Peter Carey’s novel, and how does it compare to what we know of the history?

A brief discussion of the author’s plans for illustrating the novel.

A brief update on the progress of the novel.

A brief update on the editing process, Aaron Sherritt and cover art.

A discussion about the difficulties that pose considerable setbacks in writing and editing.

A brief discussion on the use of symbolism in ‘Glenrowan’.

Aidan Phelan discusses the editing progress on the eve of ANZAC Day, 2020.