Catch these Fremantle Press authors at Margaret River Readers and Writers Festival

Bernice Barry, Prema Arasu and David Whish-Wilson are taking part in the Margaret River Readers and Writers Festival. Join them in our state’s beautiful South West for a weekend of author talks and workshops.

Friday 15 May

3.30–4.30 pm: Bernice will be talking about her latest book, The Names of a Hare, with Donna Mazza, exploring history, myth and the enduring power of storytelling.

Saturday 16 May

9.30–11.30 am: Nearby in Busselton, Bernice will take you through the art of historical fiction in this practical workshop.

12.00–1.00 pm: Join David Whish-Wilson in conversation with Sarah McNeill at Shelter Brewing Co as he explores the crime, justice and hidden forces shaping WA’s shadowy corners in his crime novels.

1.30–3.30 pm: Also in Busselton, poet and researcher Prema Arasu is hosting a workshop on speculative and experimental fiction through short forms of writing.

Sunday 17 May

9.30–10.30 am: Prema is giving a thought-provoking talk on poetry, oceans and the more-than-human world, hosted by Donna Mazza.

2.00–4.00 pm: Join David Whish-Wilson for a practical workshop on how to capture a character’s essence in just a few lines, offering hands-on exercises to sharpen observation and bring characters to life quickly and convincingly.

2.30–3.30 pm: Prema joins authors Bob Brown, Sarah Wilson and Katherine Johnson for a dynamic panel discussion exploring the climate challenges we face, the power of storytelling and activism, and practical steps to protect our planet.

View the full, amazing program, then book your tickets to the Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival: https://mrrwfestival.com/