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16 & 17 Williamstown JUNE 2018 Literary Festival Williamstown Town Hall & Library Tickets: willylitfest.org.au or 9932 4074
Williamstown Festival Guests
Literary Festival 2018 Amanda Abel is a paediatric psychologist and practice
owner who loves supporting families to function to their
full potential.
Jenny Ackland is a Melbourne writer and teacher.
Georgina Arnott is a biographer and Research
Associate in History at Monash University.
Anne Buist
Iranian born Shokoofeh Azar is a journalist and author.
The 15th Williamstown Literary Festival celebrates our belief Sarah Bailey is a Melbourne based writer with a
that from little things extraordinary things grow. Little things background in advertising and communications.
make big things happen. Little words become sentences
Emilie Zoey Baker is an award-winning poet and
that blossom into compelling books. Sentences grow into spoken-word performer.
revealing biographies, novels and books of every kind;
Gabrielle Baldwin is a teacher and author who writes
books that challenge and change us. about the creation of a native garden and the many
Greg Baum
And 2018 is a chance to celebrate Willy Lit Fest itself and lessons learned from the experience.
the small group of friends who had a little idea that’s grown Greg Baum is an author, chief sports columnist and
into a big hearted festival bringing the community together associate editor with The Age.
for an engaging weekend of conversation, learning and Amy Bodossian is a critically-acclaimed cabaret/
delight for the past 15 years. spoken word artist.
We’ll celebrate the writers and performers who’ve grown Anna Brasier is a Melbourne writer and editor
along with us, showcase new and upcoming authors and Rob Brown is the Executive Director – Engagement
Bernard Caleo
rejoice in the creative people of Melbourne’s west. and Government Relations at Victoria University,
We’ll explore the power of chance encounters. We’ll play where he has worked since coming to Melbourne
from Perth in 2004. He lives in Williamstown.
with little ideas that take hold, germinate, sprout and bloom.
We’ll meet poets, performers and playwrights across every Dani Bücheler-Scott is a writer and storyteller.
genre; the steady, tenacious, unstoppable ones who don’t Anne Buist is a Melbourne author and the Chair of
give up until their tales are told. And little by little we’ll Women’s Mental Health at the University of Melbourne.
discover and delight in their stories. Gregory Crocetti Mel Butel has worked extensively in theatre and is
the creator of playACT - workshops that aim to make
a difference for young children.
Special Pre-Events Josephine Cafagna (winner of a Walkley Award and
six Quill awards for excellence in journalism) now runs
her own media and communications consultancy.
Thursday 14th June | The Art of Discomfort Bernard Caleo is a comic book maker, performer
Homegrown Hobsons Bay writers put themselves on the line every time and kamishibaya (kamishibai performer).
they put pen to paper and push through their comfort zones to create Sarah Depasquale
new work. They constantly challenge bias and assumptions. What is Carol Challis is a ghost and heritage tour guide,
their responsibility to themselves and their readers? nature lover and creative writer.
Enjoy light refreshments. Sherryl Clark has published more than 70 children’s,
Thursday 14th June | 6.30pm to 7.45pm | The Chamber | Town Hall
YA and poetry titles, and teaches writing at VU Polytechnic.
Free event, bookings via http://libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
She recently completed a creative writing PhD at VU on
or phone 1300 HOB LIB (1300 462 542)
fairy tales.
Homegrown Hobsons Bay is an innovative program, initiated Kate Cole-Adams is a Melbourne writer and journalist.
by Hobsons Bay Libraries, to celebrate and to grow the potential Dennis Glover
Rhiannon Colarossi has a background in primary teaching
and reach of writers with a significant connection to Hobsons Bay.
and coaching and loves to inspire mums to nurture their
everyday wellbeing.
Friday 15th June | The Poetry Bus to Mystery Places Louise Correcha is a parent, writer, proofreader, writing
Full $40 | Conc $37 | Early $35 coach and trainer.
Let Bruno Lettieri (Bruno Goes Everywhere) and friends take you Gregory Crocetti is a microbial ecologist, science educator,
on a magical mystery tour on The Poetry Bus. writer and advocate for microbes.
Graeme Simsion
Leaving from the Williamstown Town Hall, the double-decker bus will Sarah Depasquale is a musician, teacher and librarian.
tootle around Hobsons Bay, stopping at selected mystery locations For 20 years, she toured extensively with her partner
for live poetry readings by Kristin Henry (the First Lady of The Bernard as one half of the much-loved ensemble
Poetry Bus on her 8th outing), Amy Bodossian (star of the vibrant The Tea Rose Duo.
performance poetry scene), Chris Ringrose (Willy Lit Fest’s own
Demet Divaroren is an award-winning Melbourne
poet laureate), with a special guest appearance by Ailsa Piper
based writer. Living on Hope Street is her first novel.
(Sinning Across Spain and The Attachment).
YOU BRING: • your go-anywhere, I-won’t-be-daunted-by rain-or-cold Martin Flanagan is a journalist and author who writes
Lorna Hendry on sport, Australian culture and the relationship between
ADVENTUROUS spirit • your warm jacket, hat, gloves, scarf and
a torch and rug • your easy-to-carry, over-the-shoulder picnic bag indigenous and non-indigenous Australia.
with your snacks (for sharing) and mulled wine or thermos of whatever Enza Gandolfo is a Melbourne writer and educator.
you feel like drinking (no eskies and plastic glasses only please)
• a poetic disposition, and an inclination to be enchanted and wooed Tiffany Gilmour is a mum, a facilitator of Wriggle & Read
by POETS who make poetry come alive in the crisp winter air. for Hobsons Bay Libraries and the Administrator of
Williamstown Church of Christ.
Friday 15th June | 6.30pm to 9.30pm (approx.)
Meet in Front of the Williamstown Town Hall Dennis Glover is an author, academic, newspaper
Kristin Henry columnist, political adviser and speechwriter.
Festival Guests (continued)
Derek Green is Managing Editor of The Westsider Ebony McKenna is the multi-published author of young
Newspaper and Online, an inner-west media outlet. adult romances and non-fiction Edit Your Own Guides.
Andy Griffiths is one of Australia’s best loved children’s Ross McMullin is an award-winning historian and
authors and the award-winning writer of the The Treehouse biographer.
series and the JUST! books.
Rose Mulready is the author of The Bonobo’s Dream,
Jonathan Griffiths was born in New Zealand, hence which won the Seizure Viva la Novella prize in 2016.
Andy Griffiths
his depressive outlook on life. John Marsden Lucia Nardo has published nonfiction titles, articles, and
John Harms is a Melbourne-based writer and broadcaster. short stories. She is a past winner of the Ada Cambridge
Jacqueline Harvey is an award winning, bestselling Prize. Lucia teaches in the Professional Writing and Editing
children’s author. program at Victoria University Polytechnic and is currently
undertaking a PhD in Creative Writing.
Maria Haughey is a procrastinating writer with a flair
for editing. And dreaming. Sue O’Brien has combined a 30-year career as a
professional singer with teaching in secondary schools
Justin Heazlewood is a songwriter, author, actor and in Melbourne’s western suburbs
Jacqueline Harvey humourist. James Phelan
Altona resident Denise Ogilvie writes short stories
Lorna Hendry is a graphic designer and editor who and is the published author of children’s fiction.
also writes science books for kids.
James Phelan is an award-winning author of thrillers,
Kristin Henry is a poet, writer, editor, performer and Young Adult, and children’s books.
teacher.
Ailsa Piper is a story-teller, having worked for over
Barry Hill is a poet and historian who has won Premier’s thirty-five years as a writer, director, actor, teacher,
Awards for poetry, non-fiction and the essay. speaker and broadcaster.
Barry Hill Ailsa Piper
Award-winning Litblogger Lisa Hill from ANZLitLovers Alice Pung is an award-winning writer, editor, teacher
is an Ambassador for Australian books and writing! and lawyer based in Melbourne.
Robert Hillman is a Melbourne-based writer of fiction Debut author, Eliza Renton, lives in Melbourne, writes
and biography. to entertain and loves the rain.
Leigh Hobbs is an artist and author best known for his Chris Ringrose is a poet and writer and Adjunct Associate
children’s book characters Old Tom, Horrible Harriet, Professor of Literature at Monash University.
and Mr Chicken.
Danielle Ross Walls is a parent and a freelance writer
Leigh Hobbs Janet Howie is a writer, poet and botanical artist who Danielle Ross Walls
with a focus on travel and history.
lives in Williamstown.
Claire Saxby is an award-winning author of fiction,
Karyn Howie spent 35 years teaching English and
non-fiction and poetry for children.
Literature and remains a staunch advocate for public
education. Michelle Scott Tucker is a biographer and writer, with
a focus on the women left out of Australian history.
Soreti Kadir is a performance poet, writer and musician.
Janice Simpson is a writer and student who retreated
Kelly Kayne is the founder of The Westsider Newspaper
to the country (Maryborough in the Central Goldfields)
Paula Keogh for community journalism in Melbourne’s inner west. Claire Saxby for a bit to finish projects.
Paula Keogh is a Melbourne writer and author of
Graeme Simsion is a Melbourne-based novelist
The Green Bell.
and screenwriter.
Jackie Kerin is a storyteller and author.
Maria Smith is an inspiring international CEO who
Stella Kinsella is a Melbourne writer and presenter. started her business as a single mother with a baby.
Mark Knight is a cartoonist for the Herald Sun and Sun Theatre owner and local resident Michael Smith
creates the AFL Grand Final posters. is an author and adventurer.
Jackie Kerin Michelle Scott Tucker
Sofie Laguna is an author, actor and playwright and John Spooner is a multi award winning cartoonist, formally
winner of the 2015 Miles Franklin Literary Award. with The Age, an artist and the author of the forthcoming
Anne Latreille worked for several decades as a journalist book What The Hell Was He Thinking?
and garden specialist. Alison Stuart is a multi-published, award winning author
Vietnamese-born Hung Le is a violinist turned comedian. of stirring stories with history, mystery, romance and
ghosts (sometimes in the same book).
Bruno Lettieri was a teacher for most of his working life.
He now freelances as Bruno Goes Everywhere. Richard Tanter is the Australian Chair of the Nobel
Stella Kinsella Sue Whiting Peace Prize-winning International Campaign to
Sarah L’Estrange is a producer and presenter on ABC RN. Abolish Nuclear Weapons.
She’s worked on RN’s The Book Show, Books and Arts
Tetsuta Watanabe is an author and translator of
and now The Hub on Books.
children’s books.
David Llewellyn is the Editor of Willy and Hobby and
has over ten years experience in the media and Sue Whiting is a children’s and YA author and editor.
communications industry. Ailsa Wild is a writer, performer and community artist
Melissa Longo is the editor of Around Point Cook with a penchant for collaboration.
Hung Le and Around Altona newspapers. Ailsa Wild
Josephine Wilson is the author of the 2017 Miles
Anna Manuel is a reading teacher, family literary coach Franklin Literary Award winner, Extinctions.
and storyteller. Sara J. Wolfe is a Marketing Consultant, story teller
John Marsden has written 40 plus books and runs and debut author. She is owned by dogs.
two schools in the Macedon Ranges. Writers Victoria is the state’s peak body for writers.
Vin Maskell is a widely-published writer of short non-fiction. Stan Yarramunua is an artist, musician, businessman
He is editor of the Stereo Stories website and artistic and charity worker.
Bruno Lettieri director of Stereo Stories In Concert. Stan Yarramunua
Saturday 16 June Williamstown Town Hall & Library Williamstown Literary Festival 2018
9.00am to 10.00am: Ada Cambridge Prizes and Official Festival Opening | The Supper Room | Town Hall | Free event, all welcome. Please pre-book your free tickets to secure a seat.
Special Event Join us for the announcement of the prestigious Ada Cambridge Prizes for Biographical Prose and Poetry and the Young Adas Short Story Prize, and the official opening of the Festival. Proudly supported by Waterline Place Williamstown and Documents on Call.
The Supper Room The Chamber Downstairs Meeting Room 1 Upstairs Meeting Room 2 Upstairs Committee Room Library Auditorium The Hub
10.30am to 11.30am 10.30am to 11.30am 10.30am to 11.30am 10.30am to 11.30am 10.30am to 12.30pm 10.30am to 12.45pm All day Saturday and Sunday
Exciting Adventures with Beginnings and Extinctions Walking Home with Ailsa Piper Introduction to Kamishibai: Developing Ideas and Creating Free events, no bookings required Services
Alice-Miranda and Clementine Rose with Josephine Wilson Full $15 | Conc $12 | Early $10 Paper Theatre Characters in Words and Pictures Story Time | 10.30am to 11.15am •B ox Office
Adult $7.50 | Child $5 | Under 3 Free Full $20 | Conc $17 | Early $15 In this funny and moving solo performance Full $15 | Conc $12 | Early $10 WORKSHOP Join Hobsons Bay Libraries for songs, (ticket collection and purchases)
Bestselling author, Jacqueline Harvey talks Join us for a lively discussion about novel Ailsa Piper, author of Sinning Across Spain, In this session, Bernard Caleo will Full $40 | Conc $37 | Early $35 stories and activities. Story time •B ook and Paper Williamstown:
all things Alice-Miranda and Clementine writing, families, mortality and redemption. brings to life her 1300km walk, the cast give the historical background to the encourages imagination and a life-long official festival booksellers
of characters she encountered on the In this hands-on workshop, adults will
Rose in this interactive session which Do we ‘create’ novels or do they grab us 1930s Japanese street performance love of books and libraries. Suitable for • Author signings:
way, and the poetry that sustained her. work with author, illustrator and artist
will have the audience laughing out loud. until we are compelled to tell their stories? form kamishibai, and will include a pre-school children over two years of check the full schedule on the day
She also honours her husband Peter, Leigh Hobbs to develop their picture
Come along and hear all about the newest Why does a great novel always make us number of kamishibai stories, both age, this event is held in the Williamstown
her “true north”, and reveals how the book ideas.
adventure in the series, Alice-Miranda in think about who we are? Miles Franklin traditional and recent. Library Auditorium.
Scotland, with lots of madcap characters winner, Josephine Wilson, in conversation Camino supported her when she lost him. BYO black fineliner, 2B and
coloured pencils. Friends of Williamstown and
and old friends too. See what’s next in with Sherryl Clark.
store for Clemmie as well. Newport Libraries Book Sale
Pick up a pre-loved treasure at the Friends
12.00pm to 1.00pm 12.00pm to 1.00pm 12.00pm to 1.00pm 12.00pm to 1.00pm of Williamstown and Newport Libraries
Book Sale. Book sales are held on a
Picture This: Big Ideas in Science A Man Called Yarra Things My Garden Taught Me Enza Gandolfo: The Bridge regular basis, and all funds are contributed
Full $20 | Conc $17 | Early $15 Full $15 | Conc $12 | Early $10 Full $15 | Conc $12 | Early $10 Full $15 | Conc $12 | Early $10 toward library equipment, events and
activities.
Sarah L’Estrange wrangles wildly talented A Man Called Yarra is an inspiring memoir Like every adventure, Things My Garden In 1970s Melbourne, 22-year-old Italian
writers, illustrators and scientists who use of overcoming hardship and striving for Taught Me is a tale of battles won and migrant, Antonello, is working as a rigger
the graphic novel and comic book style a better life. Join Robert Hillman as he lost. With whimsy, reflection and literary on the West Gate Bridge, a gleaming
to bring science to life. Lorna Hendry and chats with Yorta Yorta man, Melbourne allusion Gabrielle Baldwin explores what monument to a modern city. When the
Bernard Caleo (How to Win a Nobel Prize, artist, musician, businessman and charity she has learnt about life – and death – bridge collapses, killing 35 of his workmates, Food and Drink
written with Barry Marshall) together worker – Stan ‘Yarra’ Yarramunua. from her South Gippsland bush garden. Antonello’s world crashes down. Demet • Coffee cart, snacks and soup
with Dr Gregory Crocetti and Ailsa Wild She chats with garden writing expert Divaroren talks with Enza Gandolfo about
(The Invisible War: A Tale on Two Scales). Anne Latreille, author of Garden Voices. her profoundly moving new novel, The Bridge. • Bar (operating evenings only)
Proudly sponsored by • Tables and chairs for food to be enjoyed
Greg Hocking Elly Partners
2.00pm to 3.00pm 2.00pm to 3.00pm 2.00pm to 3.00pm 2.00pm to 3.00pm 2.00pm to 3.00pm 2.00pm to 3.00pm
The Thrill of Death and Destruction John Spooner and Mark Knight: Start Writing: How to Get Elizabeth Macarthur: Interviewing Techniques for Poetry: Alive and Kicking
Full $20 | Conc $17 | Early $15 Cartoonists in Conversation Started on Any Writing Project A Life at the Edge of the World Memoir and Family History: Full $15 | Conc $12 | Early $10
Crime fiction has overtaken romance as Full $20 | Conc $17 | Early $15 Full $25 | Conc $22 | Early $20 Full $15 | Conc $12 | Early $10 Anna Brasier Three fantastic young performance poets
the top-selling genre – what is it that we Get inside the minds of two of Australia’s Staring at a blank page is hard. Michelle Scott Tucker shines a light on WORKSHOP for the price of one! Prepare to have your
want from crime, mysteries and thrillers? finest cartoonists. John Spooner and Procrastination, fear and not knowing an often-overlooked aspect of Australia’s socks (and even shoes) blown off by three
Is it excitement or justice? We’ll discuss
Full $40 | Conc $37 | Early $35 of Melbourne’s best, as Melbourne Spoken
Mark Knight usually let their pictures do where to start will be tackled in this history in this fascinating story of a
tension, plotting, villains and global the talking and, drawing on over 70 years workshop. Experienced writers from the remarkable woman as she chats with Everyone has a story to tell, we just Word Award winner and Green Room Award
chaos in this ‘thrilling’ session with of combined experience, have captured team at Writers Victoria will give you tips Georgina Arnott. need to ask the right questions. In this nominee Amy Bodossian, Berlin Festival
Sarah Bailey and James Phelan. the highs and lows of Australian life. This and tricks to get started and keep going workshop Anna Brasier will show you how poetry slam winner Emilie Zoey Baker, and
A Rotunda in the West event with time they come together to chat about on any writing project. to plan, prepare and conduct an interview; passionate, eloquent activist Soreti Kadir
Sherryl Clark. Proudly supported everything under the sun! gather your facts, and create the story. perform and discuss their art.
by Victoria University Polytechnic Participants will research, prepare and plan
an interview, create a question portfolio,
3.30pm to 4.30pm 3.30pm to 4.30pm 3.30pm to 4.30pm 3.30pm to 4.30pm practice skills through role play, and gain 3.30pm to 4.30pm
the confidence to conduct interviews.
Working Mums: Reason and Lovelessness: Putting on the Frighteners! The Saturday Ladies’ Bridge Club Suitable for writers of all levels. Kamishibai Stories for Kids:
Managing children, work and life Barry Hill in Conversation Full $15 | Conc $12 | Early $10 Full $15 | Conc $12 | Early $10 A Show for All Ages
Full $15 | Conc $12 | Early $10 Full $20 | Conc $17 | Early $15 Almost everyone has a scary fairy Adults $7.50| Child $5 | Under 3 Free
Alison Stuart, Denise Ogilvie, Ebony
tale from their childhood they’ve never
Join Louise Correcha, Danielle Ross ‘The essays in this book are like jewels in a McKenna, Carol Challis, Sara J. Wolfe and Kamishibai or ‘paper theatre’ is a Japanese
forgotten. What’s yours? We’ll look at the
Walls and this great big, fabulous panel of necklace, each glistening with its own beauty but Eliza Renton (with Louise Reynolds), all way of telling stories using picture cards.
role of scary fairy tales, their psychology,
contributors to Working Mums: Stories by together making something of greater elegance’ published romance novelists, discovered This enchanting way of weaving tales is
why fairy tales can help children with
real women on how they manage children, (Tom Griffiths). Author Barry Hill talks about this that they had ghostly connections and captivating adults and children around the
resilience and courage, and the issues
work and life, as they share the beauty compelling collection of essays and his unusual decided to write a book together. The world. Come and enjoy the dance between
with Disney-fication and helicopter
and challenges of combining motherhood place in the Australian literary landscape. Barry result is The Hauntings of Livingstone Hall. pictures and words as three storytellers
parenting. Be prepared to hear some
and work. Part time, full time, work at speaks with Richard Tanter, Australian Chair Find out how one writers’ group published come together to delight with their magical
scary stories! With Sherryl Clark.
home mums share their stories and tips. of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning International their own book. story boxes and gentle tales.
Practical, funny and inspiring, this session Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons.
will have working mums feeling a lot less
alone. Little ones and dads welcome. 5.00pm to 6.00pm
Stereo Stories In Concert at Williamstown Town Hall
Proudly Supported by
Hobsons Bay Libraries
Eden Book Launch Special 7.30pm for an 8.00pm start | The Hub | Full $25 | Conc $22 | Early $20
by Jonathan Griffiths
Free event, RSVP required Event Reserved/allocated seating at tables is available to book
Set in the immediate future, and told
Stereo Stories is a concert celebration of music and memoir, “The perfect blend of words, story and music. You’ll laugh,
from multiple points of view, Eden is
an escapist fantasy, a commentary on featuring The Stereo Stories Band and guest writers Emilie Zoey you’ll cry and most importantly, you’ll hear each song with
planet Earth’s woes and a crime thriller. Baker, Rijn Collins, Andy Griffiths, Danny Katz, Zoe Krupka, fresh ears and new meaning.” Andy Griffiths
Jonathan Griffiths cordially invites you Martina Medica, Brian Nankervis and Lucia Nardo. Hosted and directed by Vin Maskell, Stereo Stories In Concert
to the launch of Eden. Please RSVP to From The Eagles to Died Pretty, Madonna to One Direction, David is a compelling evening of live music and memoir, of story and
jamrag@optusnet.org.au Cassidy to Bob Dylan, and Cornershop to XTC, Stereo Stories is song. BYO supper, drinks at bar prices.
an evening like no other.
Sunday 17 June Williamstown Town Hall & Library willylitfest.org.au
The Supper Room The Chamber Downstairs Meeting Room 1 Upstairs Meeting Room 2 Upstairs Committee Room Library Auditorium The Hub
10.30am to 11.30am 10.30am to 11.30am 10.30am to 11.30am 10.30am to 11.30am 10.30am to 11.30am 10.30am to 11.30am
Martin Flanagan : Graeme Simsion and Anne Buist: New Fiction: Little Gods George Orwell: The Secrets of Successful The Enlightenment of
Special Event
A Wink from the Universe Two Steps Forward with Jenny Ackland The Last Man in Europe Picture Book Writing the Greengage Tree
Sunday Morning Fun
Full $20 | Conc $17 | Early $15 Full $20 | Conc $17| Early $15 Full $15 | Conc $12 | Early $10 Full $20 | Conc $17| Early $15 WORKSHOP Full $15 | Conc $12 | Early $10
with Andy Griffiths
The Western Bulldogs’ 2016 premiership Join Graeme Simsion and Anne Buist Heralded as a rare, original and stunning April,1947. In a run-down farmhouse on a Full $25 | Conc $22 | Early $20 Translated from Farsi by Adrien Kijek,
came from nowhere. A club with no luck, as they talk to Maria Haughey about novel about a remarkable girl who learns remote Scottish island, in a race against The Enlightenment of the Greengage Tree 10.00am to 11.00am
their smart, funny and romantic novel, Children’s picture books can be
no stars, no right to win, they swept to the hard way that the truth doesn’t always death, George Orwell begins his last and is an evocative literary novel set in Iran
Two Steps Forward. A story of renewal – deceptively tricky to write. In this hands-
victory on a tide of nationwide goodwill. set you free, Jenny Ackland’s Little Gods greatest work: Nineteen Eighty-Four. In after the Islamic Revolution in 1979. Using Adults $7.50 | Children $5
physical, psychological and spiritual. on workshop, children’s author and editor
Martin Flanagan talks to John Harms is new fiction of the best kind - funny and this illuminating novel, Dennis Glover elements of classical Persian storytelling, Under 3 Free
It’s about the challenge of walking a Sue Whiting will provide her five top tips
about A Wink from the Universe –a book heartbreaking. Jenny Ackland talks with masterfully explores the creation of Shokoofeh Azar draws the reader deep
long distance and of working out where for successful picture book writing. Come on a tour of the treehouse
about how a group of people can will a Rose Mulready. Orwell’s classic work. Dennis speaks into the heart of a family caught in post-
miracle to happen. Proudly sponsored by you are going. with Chris Ringrose about The Last Man revolutionary chaos. Shokoofeh chats with children’s author, Andy Griffiths.
Williamstown Football Club in Europe: A Novel. with Lisa Hill. All questions will be answered, (even
the silly ones). Andy will be signing books
12.00pm to 1.00pm 12.00pm to 1.00pm 12.00pm to 1.00pm 12.00pm to 1.00pm 12.00pm to 1.00pm 12.00pm to 1.00pm after his talk. Expected to sell out quickly -
bookings essential!
Spies, Lies and Mysteries: Sofie Laguna: Voyage of the Southern Sun The Things We Do The Writer’s Journal The Bookshop of the Broken Hearted Note: This session starts at 10.00am
Meet Kensy and Max! The Choke, with Ailsa Piper Full $15 | Conc $12 | Early $10 (to Develop Craft and Career) WORKSHOP Full $15 | Conc $12 | Early $10
Adults $7.50 | Child $5 | Under 3 Free Full $20| Conc $17 | Early $15 An amazing solo journey around the Full $15 | Conc $12 | Early $10 Full $25 | Conc $22| Early $20 Robert Hillman is the award-winning,
Ever wondered what it takes to be a spy? The Choke is a brilliant, haunting novel world. With limited flying experience, no You’ve written, edited, rewritten and A journal is a great way to gather your internationally published author and co-
Bestselling children’s author Jacqueline about a child navigating an often dark and support team and only basic instruments polished the manuscript. Now increase your thoughts and keep a collection of author of more than one hundred works
Harvey reveals how to be a successful uncaring world in which grown-ups can’t in his tiny flying boat, the Southern Sun, chances of publication by understanding inspirations for your writing. From the of fiction, biography, autobiography and
sleuth, and the inspiration behind her be trusted and comfort can only be found Michael Smith risked his life to make how the industry works. Join two successful blank page to inspiration, Anna Brasier history including Joyful, The Mouth That
newest characters, 11-year-old twins in nature. Ailsa Piper talks with 2015 Miles modern aviation history. Michael talks authors, Sue Whiting and Claire Saxby, in will give you tips on how to nurture your Roared and The Rugmaker of Mazar-e-Sharif.
Kensy and Max. Franklin Literary Award winning author, with Rob Brown. conversation about the ways their various creative seeds in this mini workshop on Join Lucia Nardo as she chats with Robert
Sofie Laguna, about her latest book and Proudly supported by Victoria University jobs (both writing and non-writing) have how to keep a writer’s journal. Notebooks about his latest novel, The Bookshop of the
Proudly supported by Friends of will be provided to all participants. Broken Hearted, his writing career and his
Williamstown and Newport Libraries the indomitable nature of the human spirit. informed their writing and contributed to
their publication successes. work to get the stories of others told.
2.00pm to 3.00pm 2.00pm to 3.00pm 2.00pm to 3.00pm 2.00pm to 3.00pm 2.00pm to 4.00pm Library Gallery 2.00pm to 3.00pm
Alice Pung: On John Marsden, Love and Madness: Pompey Elliot at War: Has Facebook Killed Kamishibai The Amazing Case of Doctor Ward
with Bruno Lettieri Writing from the Heart In His Own Words Citizen Journalism? WORKSHOP for children and Other Stories
Full $20 | Conc $17 | Early $15 Full $15 | Conc $12 | Early $10 Full $15 | Conc $12 | Early $10 Full $20 | Conc $17 | Early $15 Children $10 | Helping parents free Full $15| Conc $12 | Early $10
In her book, On John Marsden, Alice Paula Keogh’s The Green Bell is a lyrical Hundreds of Australian first-person narratives Citizen Journalism and Community (one per child please) When you spread your picnic rug under
Pung writes about one of her biggest and profoundly moving story about love of World War I have been published, but Journalism, micro news? What’s it all the golden elm in the Williamstown Botanic
influences – the much-loved and highly and madness. Justin Heazlewood’s none more riveting than this one. Hear about and why does it matter? What In this hands-on workshop Anna Manuel Gardens, do you ever ask the question:
successful writer, John Marsden. Alice Get Up Mum is a beautifully endearing, award-winning historian and biographer happens when social media replaces will teach children how to create a how did this and other exotic plants come
and John talk to Bruno Lettieri and shed entertaining book about love, family, mental Ross McMullin bring General Pompey traditional media? What does the future Japanese paper theatre and perform their to be in Australia? Storyteller, Jackie Kerin
new light on the craft of writing. illness and coming-of-age. Janice Simpson Elliott’s words to life as we discover this hold? Come along and join in on this own story. Suitable for 6-12 year olds. and musician, Sarah Depasquale, believe
chats with two authors writing powerful exceptional military leader through his frank fascinating discussion with Derek Green they have the answer. Pure storytelling
memoir that shines a tender light on living and moving wartime letters and diaries. (The Westsider), Melissa Longo, and musical magic!
with mental illness. Proudly sponsored by Altona RSL David Llewellyn and Kelly Kayne.
3.30pm to 5.00pm 3.30pm to 4.30pm 3.30pm to 4.30pm 3.30pm to 4.30pm 3.30pm to 4.30pm
People’s Choice Awards How the West was One Anaesthesia: The Gift of Oblivion A Curious Mind with Greg Baum Let’s Talk Books
Free event, bookings required All tickets $10 Full $15 | Conc $12 | Early $10 Full $15 | Conc $12 | Early $10 Free event, no bookings required
(proceeds to Western Chances)
A much loved festival favourite where Until 170 years ago many people chose Well known for his expansive journalism Meet with like minded readers to talk about
local writers from the western suburbs How the West was One is a beautiful death over the ordeal of surgery. Now across a long career in newspapers, the books and authors of this year’s Willy
read a piece of poetry or prose which collection of post World War II memoirs hundreds of thousands undergo operations Greg Baum, author, chief sports columnist Lit Fest. Get together with new friends,
they have written. At the end of the event by people who grew up in the western every day. Anaesthesia has made it and associate editor with The Age is a share ideas, literary memories and reading
the audience votes on whose work they suburbs. Join editors Sue O’Brien, Karyn possible. Kate Cole-Adams talks with man with wide interests and a curious recommendations. Whatever you like
enjoyed the most – who was the most Howie and story contributors including Sarah L’Estrange about her award-winning mind. Join Bruno Lettieri as he discovers to read, we would love to hear about it.
interesting/entertaining/talented? Hosted Josephine Cafagna, as they celebrate book Anaesthesia: The Gift of Oblivion what makes Greg tick. This event is facilitated by Hobsons Bay
by Chris Ringrose and Anna Brasier. the richness of working class childhoods. and the Mystery of Consciousness. Libraries. See you there!
5.00pm to 6.00pm
rePresenting Nature Book Launch Special Event
with Janet Howie
Free event, RSVP required
The Crappiest Refugee
Janet’s latest book, rePresenting Nature, 5.00pm to 6.00pm | The Hub
showcases two of Janet’s loves: botanical
art and poetry. The book consists of twenty All tickets $10
pairs of Janet’s poems and her paintings; (proceeds to West Welcome Wagon)
seven haiga (haiku paired with a painting)
and an essay, ’Art and Nature: A Personal The Crappiest Refugee is an endearing and hilarious
Perspective’. The theme of the book is memoir about a boat person who never found his
the interconnectedness between human land legs, but who has always seen the funny side.
experience, art and nature. To join Janet for Join us as comedian and author, Hung Le chats with
the launch of rePresenting Nature please Stella Kinsella about The Crappiest Refugee and treats
RSVP to jmhowie@bigpond.com us to a stand-up comedy session to close the Festival.
For more information on all sessions, detailed presenter biographies and to book, visit www.willylitfest.org.au
Festival Information Sponsors
How to Buy Tickets Festival Venues Major Partner
Early Bird All events are located at either the Williamstown
Buy tickets before 11.59pm on Town Hall or the Williamstown Library. Both are
27 May 2018 for special early bird pricing located at 104 Ferguson Street, Williamstown.
(some exemptions apply). Please check your ticket for room details.
Online Getting There
Visit www.willylitfest.org.au for detailed
descriptions of sessions, presenters
Train: Williamstown line to North Williamstown, Major Sponsor
and walk nine minutes / 650 metres.
and to buy tickets at any time.
Bus Routes:
Phone 415 Williamstown Altona Laverton, or
Hobsons Bay Tickets Box Office on 471 Williamstown Sunshine, or
(03) 9932 4074 Monday to Friday 472 Williamstown Moonee Ponds.
from 9.30am to 4.30pm.
In Person Prior to the Festival
Bike: There are bike and shared paths Silver Sponsor
throughout the western suburbs.
Visit the Williamstown Library Box Office
at 104 Ferguson Street, Williamstown: Ferry: Catch the ferry from Southbank to
Monday to Thursday from 9.30am to 8.00pm Gem Pier, a 15 minute walk from the Town Hall.
Friday from 9.30am to 6.00pm Parking: On-street parking is available.
Saturday from 10.00am to 1.00pm
Sunday from 2.00pm to 5.00pm Access Festival Bookseller & Sponsor
Williamstown Library Box Office sales will Both venues are wheelchair accessible.
be available until 2.00pm Friday 15 June. Please ask a volunteer if you require
Please note: Williamstown Library Box Office assistance. Large print programs are available.
is sales only (i.e. no pickup of tickets Simply email info@willylitfest.org.au
purchased by phone or online).
Festival Patrons Sponsors & Supporters
Tickets booked by phone and online can Founding Patron: Joan Kirner AM
be collected at the Williamstown Town Hall Patron: Terry Bracks AM
from 8.30am Saturday 16 June.
In Person At The Festival Festival Committee
You can buy on the day, but pre-booking is President: Angela Altair
Friends of
recommended as sessions sell out quickly. Vice President: John Webb OAM Williamstown and
Terms and Conditions Program Director: Loraine Callow Newport Libraries
Booking fees may apply and ticket prices Executive Officer: Barbara Hughes
include GST. Ticketed sessions must be Treasurer: Brian Christopher
booked and entry is dependent on having Committee Members: Anna Brasier,
a ticket. We cannot guarantee entry without Lis Grove, Chris Ringrose, Lindy Wallace,
a valid ticket. All bookings are final and no Carol Winfield and Hugh Jones.
refunds or exchanges will be given.
Life Member
Donate Angela Altair Club of Point Gellibrand
Did you know that the Willy Lit Fest is
managed by a committee of passionate Graphic Design & Marketing
and dedicated volunteers? Graphic Design: Megan Slattery Design
Support your local, independently-run, Marketing: Custom Made Artist Representation
community festival through a tax-deductible PR: Saint Copy PR
donation. Donate securely online via
www.givenow.com.au/willylitfest
Special Thanks
Maria Haughey, Dmetri Kakmi, Lucia Nardo and
Queries Alison Standish, Andy Griffiths and Mr. Chicken.
info@willylitfest.org.au Amanda Piper, Deb Winfield, Bruno Lettieri,
Sherryl Clark and Book and Paper Williamstown.
Special thanks to Leigh Hobbs - cover art.
All details are correct at time of printing. Information is subject to change without notice.
STAY FOR THE WEEKEND!
Hobsons Bay Visitor Information Centre
Commonwealth Reserve Nelson Place,
waterfront Williamstown. Open daily from
9.00am until 5.00pm (closed Christmas Day
and Good Friday) www.visithobsonsbay.com.au
Phone (03) 9932 4310
Email visitorinformation@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
TTY (03) 9398 8504
www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
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