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
Sleepers Salon Showcase of Melbourne's Writing Courses – October 25th, 2007
The Salon stage at Bella Trades Hall Bar.
Interns Kate and Liv
Sonia Orchard and Antoni Jach
Casey Benetto gets everyone into some strange little snack
Writing and Psychology student Rhys Robertson
Michael Crane reads from his work
Student of writing at NMIT, Heath McMurray reads from his short story that mentions "balls" quite a bit.
VUT writing student Anneli Knight
Writer and fan of the truck stop Meg Mundell
Brendan Gullifer reads from his novel about the real estate industry
Brendan Gullifer looking very much the author