Queenscliffe Literary Festival

To launch our bumper 2019 Program and to celebrate International Women's Day, join us to hear Jane Caro in conversation with Maria Takolander discussing her new book Accidental Feminists which explores how women over 55 are the generation that changed everything.

Discounted weekend ticket to all events Saturday 11 May and Sunday 12 May 2019 (including Opening Night) - saving of $30.00

The ABC's science broadcaster, Robyn Williams (Turmoil) and Nobel Prize winner Peter Doherty (The incidental Tourist, reflect on their crowded lifetimes of observation

On the day that became known as Black Saturday, one man deliberately lit two fires near the small town of Churchill in Gippsland, then sat on the roof of his house and watched. The Arsonist is the story of that man, his town, the fires he lit, and the people who were killed. Join us to hear Chloe Hooper, the acclaimed author of The Tall Man, discuss her new book with Christine Gordon, Events Manager at Readings.

Meet Shokoofeh Azar: highly acclaimed and award winning Iranian journalist, author of both children's and adult fiction, and a refugee. Shokoofeh's most recent novel, ‘The Enlightenment of the Greengage Tree’, is a powerful and evocative story set in Iran immediately following the Islamic Revolution in 1979. It has been shortlisted for the 2018 Stella Prize.

The Queenscliff Neighbourhood presents an introduction to creative writing.

Finale of community, art, and books inspired by the Archibald. Geelong Art Gallery Director Jason Smith announces the winner of the Borough of Queenscliffe primary school Portrait Prize.

Authors Alexandra Carroll and Heather Rose, 2017 Stella Prize winner, talk about the magic of the city that never sleeps.

Francophiles and writers Alexandra Carroll (Paris: An Inspired Wander Through the City of Lights) and Jayne Tuttle share their passion for Paris.

Book designer Michelle Mackintosh and author Steve Wide discuss their pocket guides to the best cultural hangouts, shops, bars, and eateries in Kyoto and Tokyo.

Native Art and Design with Australian Plants with Kate Herd and Jela Ivankovic-Waters

The Queenscliff Library and the Borough of Queenscliffe invite people of all ages to write a short story on 'exploration'. Please drop stories into the Queenscliff Library between Tuesday 1 May and Saturday 19 May. A number of writers will then be invited to read their stories in the library.

'Two Steps Forward', with authors Graeme Simsion (The Rosie Project) and Anne Buist (Medea's Curse).

Acclaimed journalists Michael Brissenden and Hugh Riminton in conversation with Damien Kingsbury, Professor of International Politics at Deakin University.

An exploration of letters arising from an unlikely friendship with author Ailsa Piper and Monsignor Tony Doherty.

Due to circumstances beyond our control, Clare Wright will no longer present this event. The event will still go ahead, as planned, with photos, scooters and local memories, facilitated by Marylou Gilbert, Festival President in collaboration with Queenscliff Historical Museum.

Renowned journalist Michael Brissenden and author Sarah Bailey in conversation with Angela Savage, Director of Writers Victoria, on crime writing.

Author Cath Crowley, 2017 Gold Inky Book Award winner, and editor Alison Arnold host a Young Adult writing workshop.

Greg Jones (Walk A Crooked Mile) and Col Moyle (Indebted), facilitated by local author Dorothy Johnston. Note change: Ian Duckworth will not be at the event.

Author Ailsa Piper uses the local Queenscliff environment as inspiration for writing. Limited numbers.

A conversation about life, not about death, with authors Ailsa Piper and Dr Leah Kaminsky in conversation with acclaimed journalist Caroline Baum over dinner. Limited numbers. SOLD OUT

Hugh White, author and Professor of Strategic Studies at ANU, discusses his new Quarterly Essay 'Without America'.

Local author and Lighthouse Arts Collective member, Sally Lewry, launches her debut poetry book, 'Able in the Presence of Rocks', a collection of poems exploring themes of death, grief, life, and birth.

Andrew Ford, music writer, composer, and Radio National presenter, discusses his latest book with Professor David McCooey of Deakin University and local musician Andrea Robertson.

Miles Franklin award-winners Josephine Wilson (Extinctions 2017) and Sofie Laguna (The Eye of the Sheep 2015) in conversation with Associate Professor Maria Takolander. This tour is presented in association with Writers Victoria through the Touring Victoria program which is supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria.

'Pompey Elliott at War: In His Own Words' explored in his letters by award-winning historian and biographer Ross McMullin.

The Library: A Catalogue of Wonders. An exploration of libraries, a celebration of books and spaces, past and present, with author Stuart Kells and Geelong Library CEO Patti Manolis.

Life, Love and Death on Tanzania's Hanang Plains with author Charles Lane.

Josephine Wilson (Extinctions), winner of the Miles Franklin Award 2017, writing exploration from beginning to end. Limited numbers. This tour is presented in association with Writers Victoria through the Touring Victoria program which is supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria.

QLF / Deakin VCE Writing Prize has now been cancelled

Opening Weekend / Keynote Address with acclaimed author Robert Dessaix - A Writer's Walk Around the World.

Opening Night / Keynote address and Q&A with John Bell AO and OBE and Living National Treasure and Bell Shakespeare founder: My Life in Shakespeare. Wine and cheese included.

The Opening of the Australian Literary Print Exchange, displays artist's visual interpretation of the work of Australian authors, playwrights and poets, through printmaking. Special guest John Bell AO (Bell Shakespeare Company) Includes wine and nibbles. Sponsored by Shelter Shed and Jack Rabbit Winery.

A wonderful opportunity at Salt Gallery Queenscliffe - Peter Carey in conversation with Brian Matthews

The Queenscliffe Literary Festival 2017 is held each weekend in May. There are three or four events each weekend throughout different venues in Queenscliffe & Point Lonsdale. There are 40 authors and presenters for adults and children.

The Queenscliffe Literary Festival 2016 is held each weekend in May. There are three or four events each weekend throughout different venues in Queenscliff & Point Lonsdale. There are 40 authors and presenters for adults and children.