I’m a writer living on Wurundjeri Land in Naarm (Melbourne, Australia).
My interests include:
- Haiku poetry
- Gothic novels
- Australian history
- Psychedelic music
On this page you’ll find a diary of books I’m reading and places I visit in Australia.
Between 2020 and 2025 I wrote an exploration of Australian symbols in English language haiku poetry which you can read here: Cactus Haiku.
In the future I will list publications, presentations and other literary activities here: Publications & Presentations.
I curate WeirdMelbs on Blusky, a list of photos of bizarre things that people try to sell in South-Eastern Australia. Find it here: @weirdmelbs.bluesky.social
I create themed playlists under the username Marsyas Browne on Apple Music and Spotify.
Contact: clem.byard@icloud.com
Header image: Melbourne Hook Turn Signs (collage) by the author.
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