Reading
for the Revolution is another excellent idea launching in Hobart this month. This
is a group that will discuss readings that can change the world. The first
session is happening on February 12 at 7.30am at the Food Store in Macquarie
Street in Hobart and will discuss writing from Stan Grant, Ursula Le Guin’s
National Book Award speech and more. Drop me a line and I can pop you in touch
with the organiser for more information. This is a beautiful and inclusive
event, no need to contribute to discussion, you can simply be there to listen.
It is organised by Millie Rooney, who actively works for the betterment of the
world.
New Philosopher
and Womankind, along with Island and Poet Store are presenting the
third iteration of Bright Thinking on February 15 at the Salamanca Arts Centre.
The discussion will be around Nature and Climate. This is a free event and
doors open at 6.45pm. While we’re still on an Island note, keep an eye out for
the upcoming issue (late February) in which I am most looking forward to
reading an extract from Tasmanian writer, Robbie Arnott’s upcoming novel
Flames.
The
prolific and adored playwright Finegan Kruckemeyer has decided to convert on of
his plays into a picture book. Artshub said of the play, The Girl Laughs that it ‘follows in the best tradition of fairytales through the ages
– an engagingly told yarn for the children of today, with lessons for adults
also,’ and nine year old Luca said ‘somewhere between hilarious and human,' in
Big Kids Magazine. Seek it out on Amazon online.
Vibrance Festival returns this
month and on Sunday 25th there will be a Thylazine fair with some
local and interstate zines for ‘saaaaaale’. 12-4pm with more information
available on the Vibrance Facebook page.
Seasonal Poets is back at 6pm on 19 February at Hadleys in Hobart. The poets reading are Helen Swain, Lyn Reeves and Cameron Hindrum.
Seasonal Poets is back at 6pm on 19 February at Hadleys in Hobart. The poets reading are Helen Swain, Lyn Reeves and Cameron Hindrum.
Jacqui Lambie is one of
Tasmania’s more colourful politician and her memoir is set to be published in
February. The Tamar Valley Writers Festival which is coming up in September
this year (mark your diaries, this has been a glorious event in past years) is
hosting the Launceston launch in partnership with Petrarchs and publisher Allen
and Unwin. For more information, head over the Tamar Valley Writers FestivalFacebook page.
Forty South is running its annual short story competition. Entries for The Tasmanian Writers' Prize 2018
close on February 18. Visit fortysouth.com.au to download your entry form.
The
Tasmanian Society of Editors will conduct a session on the arcane and
challenging aspects of copyright. Taking place on February 15 at 7pm at the
Rosny LINC it will cover subjects like expiration of copyright, moral rights
and how to ascertain if something is subject to copyright. Contact the society
directly for more details (though I can tell you that it is $10 for a member
and $15 for a non member).
Making Books, Making Readers is three
workshops hosted by the delightful Victoria Ryle, founder of Kids’ Own
Publishing. These workshops are designed to be relaxed and hands-on and are
designed for artists, writers, educators and parents to explore simple approaches
to creating and publishing books with, by and for children & young people. For
more information including dates and costs, click here.
Fullers has a busy event calendar for February,
hosting the launch of Farewell my French
Love by Nadine Williams on February 7 and on February 8 (my Mum’s birthday,
Happy Birthday Mum) the inimitable Christopher Lawrence from ABC RN will launch
his book Symphony of Seduction.
On March 1st GetUp! founder, Simon Sheikh will launch an exciting new book called The Rich Greenie (pictured) by Stuart Barry. This is an ethical Barefoot Investor, with clear guidance about how to grow your wealth, while living a wise life, stepping gently on our earth.
On March 1st GetUp! founder, Simon Sheikh will launch an exciting new book called The Rich Greenie (pictured) by Stuart Barry. This is an ethical Barefoot Investor, with clear guidance about how to grow your wealth, while living a wise life, stepping gently on our earth.
Keep an eye out for the Tasmania based dynamo Polly McGee’s recently released The Good Hustle,
creating a happy, healthy business with heart, and also keep your eyes
peeled for long term forest activist/saviour and exquisite artist, Aviva Reed’s
Eon, The Story of Fossils.
Poet Jeremy Limn has released a collection of lyrics, poems and love ballads. The Auguries of Lost Lilacs. The book is based on the myth of love through poetry.
Poet Jeremy Limn has released a collection of lyrics, poems and love ballads. The Auguries of Lost Lilacs. The book is based on the myth of love through poetry.
If you have any story or book related news, I’d love to
hear from you – racheledwards488@gmail.com
Hello, I heard you on the ABC radio but between the car and the shop and home I missed where to read your post apocalyptic climate change piece. I am not even sure it is free to be read on The Internet but I am interested.
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