Angela Savage

About Angela Savage

Angela Savage is an award winning Melbourne writer, who has lived and travelled extensively in Asia. Her debut novel, Behind the Night Bazaar, won the 2004 Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for an unpublished manuscript. All three of her Jayne Keeney PI novels were shortlisted for Ned Kelly Awards. The Dying Beach was also shortlisted for the 2014 Davitt Award. She has taught writing throughout Australia and overseas. Angela holds a PhD in Creative Writing from Monash University, and is CEO of Public Libraries Victoria. Her new novel, Mother of Pearl, is published by Transit Lounge.

THE RHYTHM OF LIFE performed by SAMMY DAVIS JNR. Story by Angela Savage

One of my fondest childhood memories is dancing with my father to Sammy Davis Jnr singing Rhythm Of Life from the soundtrack to the 1969 musical Sweet Charity.

By Angela Savage|2020-11-24T10:29:34+11:00November 24th, 2020|Fatherhood, Grieving stories, Latest Stories, Musicals|8 Comments

THE GAMBLER by KENNY ROGERS. Story by Angela Savage

Over the years, while my mother’s faith in Christianity declined, her belief in country music only increased.

By Angela Savage|2020-07-03T09:20:47+10:00July 3rd, 2020|Country, Grieving stories, Latest Stories, Roadtrip stories|29 Comments