Category: In person

Fremantle Press is proud to support emerging author Dakota Feirer, whose debut poetry collection Arsenic Flower is launching at Better Read Than Dead in Newtown, NSW on Friday 3 October at 6.30 pm. Dakota, a Bundjalung and Gumbaynggirr man, is also a contributing poet in Rivers Flow: Reflections on the Songs of Archie Roach and […]

We’re pleased to share that Kate Larsen will join The Cities of Literature Book Club for a special event honouring the legacy of Ukranian author Victoria Amelina. This discussion will take place at the Carlton Courthouse in Victoria on Saturday 15 November at 3.30 pm. Kate Larsen is a writer and arts, cultural and non-profit […]

Join award-winning author and passionate conservationist Tim Winton, and watercolourist Cindy Lane as we celebrate the picture book Ningaloo: Australia’s Wild Wonder. Launched by Professor Fiona Stanley AC, Tim and Cindy will dive into this incredible part of the world – home to some of the planet Earth’s rarest and most endangered creatures. From colourful coral […]

We’re excited to announce that Fremantle Press authors Renae Hayward, Katie Stewart, Jayden Boundry, James Foley and Deb Fitzpatrick will be taking part in sessions at the upcoming AWESOME Festival – a festival dedicated to WA children becoming actively engaged with the arts – taking place at the State Library of WA from Tuesday 30 […]

Fill your October with fun literature events! The Lane Bookshop is hosting a delectable array of events you won’t want to miss. From a Jane Austen debate to initiation into a pirate academy to flash fiction, there’s something for everyone. 22 October Who will be crowned Master Criminal? Fremantle Press’s David Whish-Wilson and Alan Carter […]

Is there any better place to listen to conversations about literature than in the mountains? The Blue Mountains Writers Festival is on again this October and November. Two Fremantle Press anthologies will be celebrated across the weekend: Spinning Around: The Kylie Playlist contributors Christos Tsiolkas, Jessica White and Patrick Marlborough will be reading from their […]

Ever wondered how crime writers make police procedurals feel so realistic? This is your chance to get a rare insight into the process! Join author Lisa Ellery as she chats to editorial police consultant Rob Kirby about how their partnership created the authentic and gritty world in Hot Ground. This event offers a unique opportunity […]

We are so excited to have a piece of Fremantle at the Emerging Writers Festival! Whether you’re a writer looking to hone your craft, a reader interested in how a book gets made, or a creative looking to engage in something new and exciting, there’s something for everyone! Fremantle Press authors in attendance are Deborah […]

Celebrate the release of A New World Rises: Tales of a LEGO® Future by Jackson Harvey, Alex Towler and Cristy Burne by bringing a picnic to the park! Hosted by Subiaco Library, pack your picnic basket, roll up your rugs and join us at Theatre Gardens, near the giant Bille Bob. Jackson and Alex will […]

Curtin University is celebrating 50 years of creative writing and 25 years of professional writing and publishing with a festival all about creativity, with some of WA’s best authors on hand. Hear from Fremantle Press authors Natasha Lester, David Whish-Wilson, Kim Scott, Molly Schmidt, Reneé Pettitt-Schipp, Kate McCaffrey, Madelaine Dickie, Madison Godfrey, Marie O’Rourke, Caitlin […]

If talking about books in bars sounds like your kind of thing, you’ll love joining author Patrick Marlborough and bookseller Stefen from Stefen’s Books at Durty Nelly’s Irish Pub. Patrick and Stefan will be in conversation about Patrick’s wild and outrageous new novel Nock Loose. Stefen said, ‘I think the conversation could end up just […]

Celebrate Love to Read Local Month with poet Bron Bateman! Bron will be at Thornlie Library on Friday 29 August from 1:00 pm, reading the beautiful poetry from her latest collection, Love Like This Isn’t Harmless, and answering all your questions. Bookings are free but essential, as space is limited. Secure your spot on the […]

Fremantle Press invites you to hear from two of our powerhouse crime authors, Lisa Ellery and Karen Herbert, as they discuss their upcoming crime novels in Sydney and Melbourne this September. These stellar writers merge legal know-how and psychological insight to deliver crime fiction that’s as grounded as it is gripping — this one is […]

Freo friends – mark your calendars! Come down to Republic of Fremantle on Tuesday 30 September 2025 at 7.30 pm for a free event celebrating O’Keefe – the thrilling new read by David Whish-Wilson. David will be joined by local literary star Richard King as they chat with the brilliant Sean Gorman. Expect crime, conscience, cocktails […]

The Port City of Fremantle is set for a literary takeover with the inaugural Totally Lit Festival taking place from 26 September to 10 October. Two-time Miles Franklin Award winner Kim Scott will open the festival on Friday 26 September with a keynote presentation at the WA Maritime Museum. Also joining the lineup includes Fremantle […]

Join LEGO® Masters winners Jackson Harvey and Alex Towler, along with author Cristy Burne, for a Q&A and book signing as they share a LEGO® book like no other. Hosted by Kirsty Lightfoot. This special event takes place during the free Birthday Book Adventure Family Day at the State Library of Western Australia on 23 August. This is the […]

RELICS: A New World Rises opens on 16 August 2025 at the Australian Museum in Sydney. Venture into a brick-filled future at the Australian Museum in Sydney. RELICS: A New World Rises is an extraordinary exhibition created by LEGO® Masters winners Jackson Harvey and Alex Towler, and the inspiration behind A New World Rises: Tales […]

Join award-winning author Brooke Dunnell (The Glass House and Last Best Chance) for a writing workshop at the historic Fremantle Arts Centre, aimed at honing your craft. Starting 5 August: Develop Your Writing Practice A six-week creative writing workshop, where each week will bring you writing prompts to explore, and exercises designed for both fiction […]

Join Bron Bateman for the launch of her newest poetry collection, Love Like This Isn’t Harmless. Launched by Caitlin Maling, the event will be hosted by Scott-Patrick Mitchell, along with readings and speeches from Georgia Richter, Javier Bateman, Lisa Collyer, Natalie Damjanovich-Napoleon and Alan Fyfe. This is going to be a wonderful event, and will […]

In the middle of the night, in a remote part of Western Australia’s goldfields, the thud of a mallet on a marker peg sets off a chain reaction that unearths secrets long buried … You’re invited to the launch of Hot Ground, a new police procedural from Kalgoorlie lawyer Lisa Ellery. Lisa will be in […]

Sunday 17 August, 10.30–11.30 am. AH Bracks Library + Creative Space Join author Clodagh Starr and illustrator Alison Mutton for a morning of storytelling, sing-alongs and activities to celebrate the launch of Crunch! Kaboom! It’s going to be big, loud and fun – much like the mighty mining machines themselves! Copies of Crunch! Kaboom! will […]

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 […]