Category: In person
Join artist Philippa Nikulinsky AM and author Angela Nikulinsky, with Adrian Fini OAM, to celebrate the launch of Philippa Nikulinsky: For the Seeker Who Walks at COMO The Treasury on 10 September. Structured like a diary, Philippa Nikulinksy: For the Seeker Who Walks invites you to walk alongside Philippa through her creative process – from observation, to study, to creation of the final […]
Join us at AH Bracks Library + Creative Space to celebrate the launch of Gone Guru by Nadine Browne, as part of our 2026 Great Big Book Club series.
Join authors Barb Hostalek and Valerie Swift for a conversation about Worlds Within a World, moderated by Nandi Chinna. This free event takes place on Tuesday 25 August at the Old Midland Courthouse from 4.00–6.00 pm. In Worlds Within a World, five First Nations women show what it is like to navigate challenges and deprivations […]
Linda Martin, author of A Tale of Two Publishing Houses, will be in conversation with Fremantle Press publisher Georgia Richter at City of Perth Library on Wednesday 5 August. Georgia will ask Linda all about the process of writing this local history memoir and the experience of running a small independent publishing press in today’s […]
Join David Price, author of The Shameful Isles, for a presentation on unpacking morality and how the average person can avoid being evil. At Subiaco Library on 17 August, David will revisit 20th century philosopher Hannah Arrendt’s ideas around the banality of evil, and explore the moral minefield of how average people can avoid doing […]
Linda Martin, author of A Tale of Two Publishing Houses and publisher at Night Parrot Press, will take you through the ins and outs of creative non-fiction in a workshop that is perfect for writers of memoir, narrative non-fiction, business history, and even fiction. Learn storytelling techniques, structural and editing approaches and narrator voice. You’ll […]
Get your tickets to the premiere performance of the Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company’s show At What Cost?. Experience an acclaimed work of theatre and afterwards, stay for a thoughtful conversation that extends beyond the stage, offering deeper insights into the stories, perspectives and questions at the heart of the production. The discussion, facilitated by Barbara […]
Get to know the authors and creators on the 2026 WA Premier’s Book Awards shortlist! Before the winning announcement on 11 September, the shortlisted authors will take part in a series of panels and events. Taking place at the State Library of WA on Saturday 8 August 2026, the day will feature vibrant panel conversations, […]
Rounding off the last of the Dip Your Toe series of writing workshops is poet Nandi Chinna (Tossed Up by the Beak of a Cormorant) on metaphor. A fun, expansive exploration of simile and metaphor, crafting an original and exicting one can make your manuscript sing. The workshop takes place on Saturday 1 August at […]
Join Dr Holly Bradley, co-author of Milly Meelyu for a very special storytime at Armadale Library! Perfect for children 5–9 years of age, this session also includes clay making and creative activities inspired by Milly’s adventure and the importance of protecting animals. This storytelling event takes place on Friday 17 July and is free to […]
The Big Day of Books is back! Join us on Saturday 20 June for a lively day of conversations, fresh ideas and unforgettable stories as some of Australia’s most exciting writers come together for a festival made just for readers. From celebrated voices to emerging talent, this year’s program explores themes of love, identity, history, […]
Books in the Brewery hosts regular events across Perth, looking to spark conversation and build friendships over a good book and a good beer. There are plenty of upcoming events featuring Fremantle Press authors, so have a browse below and book in for a wonderful literary time! 18 July, 10.00 am Coffee With Crime Mt […]
Immerse yourself in First Nations art and interactive cultural experiences at Raine Square. To celebrate National Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week, Raine Square is presenting Maar Koodjal, a seven-week program featuring immersive First Nations art and interactive cultural experiences, including live music, dance, visual performances, storytelling, art exhibitions, fashion showcases and radio broadcasts. Noongar Boodja […]
Celebrate NAIDOC Week 2026 and the release of Beach Buddies with a special storytime with children’s author and illustrator Helen Milroy. Young listeners will enjoy a lively reading that introduces Australian beach creatures through colourful illustrations and gentle rhymes. This event forms part of the City of Nedlands 2026 NAIDOC Week celebrations. Perfect for young […]
Welcome to the Great Big Book Club, Fremantle Press’ regular cosy nights out for people who love stories. Join us in bookshops and libraries across Perth for bookish conversations with emerging and established authors. Browse the program below. The Names of a Hare by Bernice Barry 17th-century Cornwall is a place of peril for a […]
Be a part of a special comminity event at City of Vincent Library as part of their Pride month celebration where everyone is welcome. Author Em Readman will lead the conversation and discuss the importance of queer community that they found in the 2023 queer anthology An Unexpected Party, a collection of futuristic, science-fiction, paranormal and speculative […]
We invite all transgender and gender diverse storytellers and readers to join us for Trans Stories Matter: a publishing industry panel discussion about transgender stories and representation. Hosted by editor and founder of Get YA Words Out, Seth Malacari (he/they), guests will include Nat Latter (they/them) from Rabble Books & Games and Fremantle Press publishers Georgia Richter […]
Calling all storytellers! Join Joanna Morrison at the Open Book for a three-part creative writing course to unlock your creativity, hone your skills, and workshop your own short story in a fun and constructive environment.
Come along to hear travel writer Tim Richards talk about his 7000 kilometre rail journey around Australia, from the tropics to the desert and big cities to ghost towns, and his book, Heading South.
The Wheeler Centre are hosting The Next Big Thing: Known Unknowns Edition on Monday 11 April, and you’re invited. Join five incredible emerging and debut writers, including Zena Cumpston one of the contributors of Unlimited Futures, as they take you to uncanny planes of uncertainty and unfixed possibility. If you like the sound of any of […]
Join debut author Karen Herbert in the Open Book courtyard for an evening in conversation with Jo Morrison, as they discuss Karen’s novel, The River Mouth. Enjoy a drink and nibbles on arrival, doors open from 6.30 pm with the talk commencing at 7 pm.
Join editor Rafeif Ismail at the City of Vincent Library to hear about Unlimited Futures, an anthology of speculative, visionary fiction from 21 emerging and established First Nations and Black writers which reflects visionary pasts, hopeful futures and the invisible ties between First Nations people and People of Colour. This event is free to attend, […]
Get the professional insights you need to truly succeed as an author at The Business of Being a Writer Seminar 2022 presented as part of Perth Festival. If you’ve ever thought about being a writer, then look no further than this four part seminar series to answer all your questions. Georgia Richter, author of How […]
Join us at Fremantle Arts Centre for an evening beneath the Milky Way celebrating the superstars of local literature as we launch 19 new books and commemorate 45 years of publishing. Hosted by Deb Fitzpatrick and Yuot A. Alaak, the night will feature talented local authors and artists Alex Forrest, Aśka, Cristy Burne, David Allan-Petale, […]