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Michael Winkler
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Michael Winkler

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Michael Winkler is an Australian writer of fiction and non-fiction, living in Melbourne on unceded lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. He is the winner of the Calibre Prize. His novel Grimmish was shortlisted for the 2022 Miles Franklin Literary Award, the first self-published novel to make the long- or shortlist. Griefdogg is his second novel.

Books by Michael Winkler

Unsung Heroes

One hundred and fifty true stories of the many men and women who have played a part in establishing Australia's pioneering spirit – snippets of Australian history through anecdotes.

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Kick it to the Shithouse

A bumper compendium of memorable quotes from around the grounds and behind the microphones – no sport is exempt from hilarity.

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110 Per Cent: Great Australian Sporting Speeches

Ranging from the eloquent and stirring to the downright funny, these are Australia's greatest sporting moments, seen through the eyes of the winners and losers, experts and legends of all our favourite sports.

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