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Three new authors, Luke Johnson, Kate Halfpenny and Miranda Luby, being published this year by mainstream publishers, discuss their work practice, their publishing journeys, and their big breaks.
Three new authors, being published this year by mainstream publishers, discuss their work practice, their publishing journeys, and their big breaks.
Featuring debut Ocean Grove based authors Luke Johnson (King Tide Affirm Press: July 25) and Kate Halfpenny (Boogie Wonderland Affirm Press: June 25), as well as Torquay-based emerging YA author Miranda Luby (The Edge of Everything Text: May 25), in conversation with Abigayle Carmody.
Featuring a Welcome to Country and introduction from local storyteller, poet and songwriter, Traditional Owner Barry Gilson.
Tickets – $20*/$10* Concession
Local Word Writers Festival is an annual event of local writers presenting workshops, presentations and panel discussions for writers and readers.
For the full program of 14 events being held across the region, visit www.grlc.vic.gov.au/localword
| Mon, Feb 16 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
| Tue, Feb 17 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
| Wed, Feb 18 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Thu, Feb 19 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
| Fri, Feb 20 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
| Sat, Feb 21 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
| Sun, Feb 22 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
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