Literature in the Lane - Is Jane Austen Overrated?
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Jane Austen is one of the greatest ever writers. Isn't she? Let the debate commence.đź“ŤThe Lane Bookshop
đź• Doors 17:30 | Event 18:00
THE PROSECUTION
Susan Midalia's short story collections have been shortlisted for the Queensland Premier’s Literary Awards and WA Premier’s Book Awards.
Katherine Allum's debut novel, The Skeleton House, won the 2023 Fogarty Literary Award. She does her best plotting while swimming.
Bianca Breen founded YA for WA in 2021, was Communications Director at the Australian YA Literature Alliance & won the ASA Award Mentorship in 2021.
THE DEFENCE
Dr Michelle Johnston is a consultant Emergency Physician at an inner city hospital. Mostly her days consist of trauma and mess. Also, she writes.
Michael Burrows was named one of Australia’s Best Young Novelist’s by the SMH in 2022 & shortlisted for the 2019 Fogarty Literary Award.
Emily Paull is a Western Australian librarian, author & book reviewer, shortlisted for the 2023 Fogarty Award.
Date
Thursday 23 October 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (UTC+08)Location
The Lane Bookshop
52C Old Theatre Lane, CLAREMONT WA 6010
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