Here Today

by Simon Groth

Astrid Reinhart is a stand-in therapist seriously out
of her depth.


Martin Finn, a successful novelist whose stroke has
left him with the rare locked-in syndrome, wants
Astrid to help him write his next story – one letter
at a time.


Featuring stories previously published in Meanjin
Island, and Overland magazines, Here Today is
an affecting and sometimes comic reflection on
life with an unexpected twist in its tail. Like the
stories of its characters, Here Today is a novel
that demands to be heard.

ebook

First published March 1, 2011

About the author

Simon Groth is a writer, editor, and long-time observer of publishing, technology, and creative industries. He is a contributing editor for the Writing Platform and his books include Off The Record: 25 Years of Music Street Press (with Sean Sennett, UQP, 2010), Hunted Down and Other Tales (with Marcus Clarke, if:book, 2016), and Infinite Blue (with Darren Groth, Orca Book Publishers, 2018).

With if:book Australia, Simon created a series of award-winning experimental works including the 24-Hour Book, live writing events at writers festivals around the world, and a city-wide challenge to write stories for digital billboards. His reporting on digital publishing has seen him travel the globe to discuss and explore the challenges and opportunities for writers and readers in a digital world.

Reviews

[Nikki Howson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this book (although the ebook needs a good proofread).

I went looking for some Simon Groth after reading his chapter in Willow Pattern - a book written in a day by a bunch of authors in Brisbane.

Now I'm looking for some more.