Category: In person

On Sunday 27 July, Stories from the West will celebrate the authors shortlisted for the 2025 Western Australian Premier’s Book Awards, and it’s a perfect way to get familiar the shortlisted books. There will be three panels taking place at the State Library of WA: Bringing Your Book to the World with Khin Myint, Emily […]

Writers in the Library is the City of Mandurah’s regular series where readers can enjoy author talks, book signings and morning tea. We’re thrilled that two Fremantle Press authors will be joining the series in July: Emily Paull, author of the 2023 Fogarty Literary Award shortlisted The Distance Between Dreams, will be speaking on 5 […]

Hark! Hath we the event for you! Join author Patrick Marlborough for the launch of their outrageous and funny new novel, Nock Loose. Shortlisted for the 2023 Fogarty Literary Award, Nock Loose is Game of Thrones meets Wake in Fright meets Kill Bill meets The Simpsons. The launch takes place at the Buffalo Club Fremantle […]

Bring the family to this special NAIDOC event with Jayden Boundry and Tyrown Waigana, the creators of Boodja Barna. On Sunday 13 July at AH Bracks Library, celebrate culture and connection to Country with plenty of stories and illustrations about our native land animals. You might even learn a few new Noongar words! The event […]

Join Perth poet, editor, playwright and educator Bron Bateman for the launch of her latest poetry collection, Love Like This Isn’t Harmless. Fellow WA poet Nadia Rhook will be launching the collection and the event will also feature readings from Es Foong, Jennifer Compton, Angela Costi and Simone Spittle. From intimate portrayals of family dynamics […]

Celebrate the release of Act Cute by Andrew Sutherland in Melbourne! Act Cute is the second collection by the award-winning Queer Poz (PLHIV) writer and performance-maker. In it, Andrew addresses the gap between memory and the present, and asks how to perform a coherent self amidst the forces of nostalgia, institutional entanglements and reckonings, and […]

Join Fremantle Press and 2023 Fogarty Literary Award shortlister Emily Paull (The Distance Between Dreams) at Bassendean Library on Thursday 26 June! She’ll be in conversation with romance writer Rachael Johns (The Bad Bridesmaid, The Other Bridget) about their creative processes, writing journeys and emotionally engaging novels. You’re in for an evening of warmth, wit […]

Don’t miss Andrew Sutherland’s visit to Boorloo/Perth to launch their new poetry collection, Act Cute. Held at Rabble bookshop on Thursday 10 July, Andrew will be joined by Rashida Murphy, as well as writers Casey Mulder, Prema Arasu and Marziya Mohammedali, who will also be reading. Act Cute is the second poetry collection from Andrew, […]

On Tuesday 10 June, join Emily Paull as she chats about her latest book. The Distance Between Dreams was shortlisted for the 2023 Fogarty Literary Award, and is a sweeping historical romance you won’t be able to put down. If you missed seeing Emily in conversation at our Great Big Book Club in April, now […]

The winner of one of Australia’s biggest writing prizes for under-35s is about to be announced … and you’re invited to the ceremony. We would love you to join us on Tuesday 3 June at Government House, Perth WA. Enjoy refreshments, browse and buy books from Fogarty alumni, and listen to authors Katherine Allum, Josh […]

Join Brooke Dunnell (author of The Glass House and Last Best Chance) for a series of writing workshops at the historic Fremantle Arts Centre. 16 May–20 June: Short Stories: the Art of Rearranging WordsLearn to master the art of the short story and flash fiction, and get feedback on your work. 17 May–21 June: The […]

Join authors Emma Young and Brooke Dunnell at Cambridge Library in Floreat on Thursday 27 March. Emma and Brooke will be in conversation about their writing processes, literary achievements, and the craft of storytelling. Tickets are free but bookings are essential. Reserve your spot through the Cambridge Library Eventbrite.

Molly Schmidt, winner of the 2022 Hungerford Award for Salt River Road, is appearing at the Newcastle Writers Festival on 5 & 6 April. Molly will be on two panels, speaking about coming-of-age fiction as well as writing about love and loneliness. Then, on 8 April, catch Molly at Better Read Than Dead in Newtown, […]

Join author and bookseller Michael Earp at Supanova! Michael, editor of Avast! A Pirate Stories From Transgender Authors with Alison Evans, will be appearing at the Queensland and Melbourne cons. 29 March: Supanova Melbourne 12 April: Supanova Gold Coast Michael will appear on literary panels, and sign autographs throughout the weekend at the QBD Books […]

Award-winning author/illustrator extraordinaire James Foley is headed east to Sydney and Melbourne to celebrate the launch of his new picture book, Bigfoot vs Yeti, as well the release of the new all-colour edition of Dungzilla. Here’s where you can catch him: Saturday Morning Story Time and Book LaunchDate: Saturday 29 March (10:30 am)Location: Gleebooks, Glebe […]

Join Fremantle Press and the City of Fremantle for the Great Big Book Club to launch Boom Town Snap, the new novel by 2016 Hungerford Award winner, Jay Martin. Set in Canadian oilfields and Australian mining towns, the book explores themes of love, career, and sacrifice. Hear from Jay as she discusses the novel with […]

Come along to the launch of the hilarious and heart-warming The Montegiallo School of Swearing by Andrew HC McDonald. Held at the State Library of Western Australia on Thursday 24 April, Andrew will be in-conversation with Australian-Italian writer and journalist Chenée Marrapodi. Go behind the scenes into the book’s creation and be transported to the […]

Celebrate the launch of Geraldine by Andrea Thompson in a very special event will take place at AH Bracks Library and Creative Space on Thursday 27 March. Geraldine is an uplifting read that resonates with the music and culture of the 60s, 70s, and the Australian music scene of the 80s and beyond. Andrea’s passion for […]

Celebrate the launch of The Distance Between Dreams, the new historical fiction novel by Emily Paull, shortlisted for the 2023 Fogarty Literary Award. This special event will take place at AH Bracks Library and Creative Space on Thursday 3 April, where Emily will be in conversation with fellow historical fiction writer, Michael Burrows. Together, they will […]

On Sunday 6 April, join Fremantle Press writers Yirga Gelaw Woldeyes, Seth Malacari, Rafeif Ismail and Andrew Sutherland for a one-day festival that highlights the voices of the inclusive writing community here in Boorloo (Perth). Organised by The Writers’ Collective, this special festival event aims to take the first steps towards greater equity in the […]

On Monday 10 March, join the editor of Women of A Certain Courage, Bron Bateman, at Subiaco Library for a panel discussion with three of the book’s contributing authors: Annamaria Weldon, Shannon Meyerkort, and Natalie Damjanovich-Napoleon. Together, these courageous writers will have you reflecting on your own moments of courage, and what courage means to […]

On 6 March, don’t miss your chance to hear from Luke Kerridge in a special event about the journey behind House at Belmont Library.

Jay Martin will be in conversation with author Ashley Kalagian Blunt on Sunday 18 May at Better Read Than Dead in Newtown, Sydney. Boom Town Snap follows Georgie, who leaves behind all she knows and loves in Australia to take on a high-stakes job in Canada. But she quickly learns how challenging it can be […]

Get ready for a fun-filled celebration of imagination, rivalry and unexpected friendship! Join us on Saturday 15 March at The Literature Centre for the highly anticipated launch of Bigfoot vs Yeti: A Love Story by James Foley. This dynamic event promises an unforgettable day of interactive activities, engaging readings and exciting opportunities to meet the creator behind […]