Queenscliffe Literary Festival

Buy and Save! 1 x Weekend ticket to ALL events Saturday 11th May & Sunday 12th May 2019 (including Opening Night) to the 2019 Queenscliffe Literary Festival.

Queenscliffe Literary Festival presents - The ABC's science broadcaster, Robyn Williams (Turmoil) and Nobel Prize winner Peter Doherty (The Incidental Tourist, reflect on their crowded lifetimes of observation. Facilitator: TBA

Buy and Save! 1 x Whole Festival Ticket to ALL events Saturday 11th May & Sunday 12th May 2019 (including Opening Night) Saturday 18th May and Sunday 19th May and Saturday 25 May and Sunday 26th May to the 2019 Queenscliffe Literary Festival. Excludes dinner, ferry and lunch and workshops

Queenscliffe Literary Festival presents - ABC journalist Sarah Ferguson in conversation with Hannie Rayson discussing her raw and moving reflection on mothers and daughters

Queenscliffe Literary Festival presents - Based on true stories, Heather Morris's The Tattooist of Auschwitz and Leah Kaminsky's The Hollow Bones are both superb novels that remind us to pay attention to our recent history Facilitator: Sarah L'Estrange

Queenscliffe Literary Festival presents - Kerry O'Brien discusses his memoir in which he reflects on the upheavals he has witnessed, lessons learned and ignored, and the personalities who have made history. Introduction: Maria Takolander Sponsored by Deakin University

Queenscliffe Literary Festival presents - Author and comedian, Meshel Laurie (Bad Buddhist) and the ABC's Hilary Harper share stories and their own experiences of becoming mothers. Facilitator: Maria O'Shannessy

Queenscliffe Literary Festival presents - Award-winning journalist Trent Dalton discusses his debut novel, a literary tale of brotherhood, love and the most unlikely friendship Trent Dalton in conversation with Maria Takolander

Queenscliffe Literary Festival presents - The world's eight richest billionaires control as much wealth as the poorest half of the planet. Hear Jeff Sparrow's persuasive case for a new kind of politics In conversation with Emmett Stinson

WORKSHOP: This workshop is for writers who have a first draft of a novel and want tips on structure and plot. Toni Jordan

Queenscliffe Literary Festival presents: Born in hope, died of neglect. What is the actual story? Diana Sawyer

Buy and Save! 1 x Weekend ticket to ALL events Saturday 18th May & Sunday 19th May 2019 (excludes workshops, lunch and sail) to the 2019 Queenscliff Literary Festival.

Queenscliffe Literary Festival presents - Join novelists, Rosalie Ham (The Year of the Farmer) and Martine Murray (The Last Summer of Ada Bloom) as they discuss the drama, secrets and intrigue of small-town life. Facilitator: Toni Jordan

You can book for the Event only or if coming from the Eastern Suburbs or Mornington Peninsula, sail from Sorrento with Searoad Ferries’ Sail and Lunch package. Leading the renaissance in Australian crime writing Michael Robotham (The Other Wife), Emma Viskic (And Fire Came Down) and Mark Brandi (The Rip) are killing it. Facilitator: Angela Savage

Queenscliffe Literary Festival presents: The childhood homes of Alice Pung (Close to Home) and Rick Morton (One Hundred Years of Dirt) are planets apart but distinctly Australian. Facilitator: David McCooey

Queenscliffe Literary Festival presents: The one-man show dramatises the true story of the Ticonderoga - a sea voyage, a tragedy, a love story Performed by Michael Veitch.

Queenscliffe Literary Festival presents: Australian crime writer Michael Robotham is a global best selling author. In conversation with Meg Mundell, he walks us through the twists and turns of his brilliant career.

Queenscliffe Literary Festival presents: Titus O'Reily (A Sporting Chance) and George Megalogenis (The Football Solution) kick around a few ideas about how solutions to the political impasse may well lie in our beloved pastime. Facilitator: Alicia Sometimes

Queenscliffe Literary Festival presents: Two of Australia's finest writers - Toni Jordan (The Fragments) and Christian White (the Nowhere Child) discuss loss, secrets, love and family. Facilitator: Meg Mundell

Queenscliffe Literary Festival presents: Crossword guru David Astle shows how cryptic crosswords can boost your brainpower

WORKSHOP: This workshop is for writers who have a project and would like tips and advice on how to proceed with research Jock Serong

Queenscliffe Literary Festival presents: A special dinner to celebrate the lives of Mirka and Georges Mora. (Not included in Weekend Tickets). Introduction by William Mora with Special Guests, authors and curators, Lesley Harding and Kendrah Morgan NB: Please contact the restaurant to advise any dietary requirements. (03) 5257 4200

Harriet Gaffney and Justin D'Ath share tips and hints to help you see your book in print

Buy and Save! 1 x Weekend ticket to ALL events Saturday 25th May & Sunday 26th May 2019 (excludes Friday 24 May event, workshops, lunch and sail) to the 2019 Queenscliff Literary Festival. Queenscliffe Literary Festival Weekend 3

Award-winning novelist, Jock Serong (Preservation) and actor and writer Peter Phelps (The Bulldog Track) discuss incredible stories of survival. Facilitator: Harriet Gaffney

Queenscliffe Literary Festival presents: Curators and authors, Lesley Harding and Kendrah Morgan discuss the heady mix of food, culture and celebrity brought to Melbourne by the irrepressible Moras.

Queenscliffe Literary Festival presents: Clare Wright's epic new history tells the story of Australia's suffrage campaigners who became trailblazers across the world. Interviewed by Jock Serong

Queenscliffe Literary Festival presents: Award-winning nature writer Harry Saddler shares the unbelievable story of this spectacular mass migration. In conversation with Sean Dooley

Queenscliffe Literary Festival presents: You can book for the Event only or if coming from the Eastern Suburbs or Mornington Peninsula, sail from Sorrento with Searoad Ferries’ Sail and Lunch package. Actor and storyteller William McInnes shares his memories. William McInnes in conversation with Sean Dooley

WORKSHOP: Unleash your inner poet and passions with the extraordinary Emilie Zoey Baker Emilie Zoey Baker

Queenscliffe Literary Festival presents: Philippa Sandall (Seafurrers) tells true stories about adventurous cats at sea. With live illustrations by Ad Long. For cat lovers of all ages Philippa Sandall and Ad Long

Queenscliffe Literary Festival presents: Join two of Australia's most inquiring minds - Helen Garner (Everywhere I Look) and Richard Fidler (Saga Land) discussing what draws them to a story Chair: Michael Williams Sponsored by: Sencia - The Breeze

Celebrating the conclusion of another fabulous QLF. Free but bookings essential.

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.

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.