Category: In person
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 […]
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 […]