sleeper / noun 2. a timber, concrete or steel beam forming part of a railway track, serving as a foundation or support for the rails. 7. Colloquial a. someone or something that unexpectedly achieves success or fame. b. a book... which has slow but constant sales. 8. A spy who is allowed to carry on a normal life sometimes for years before being requested to undertake any espionage.
Macquarie dictionary, 3rd edition
The Sleepers Salon Great Debate, 'That the Novel is Superior to the Short Story', with Cate Kennedy, Kevin Brophy, David Astle and Kate Veitch – 19th October, 2006
And if you thought you needed more reason to come, free pies!
Kate Veitch scrunches her nose for the affirmative
Kevin Brophy delivers his argument for the superiority of the short story
Cate Kennedy (right) continues to preach the righteousness of short fiction off stage
2006 Sleepers interns Jess and Bel, they sure did make a cracking team