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FRIDAY, APRIL 4 UnIveRsItY oF newcAstLe conseRvAtoRIUmAUckLAnD stReet, newcAstLe
7-8.3oamOpening night EventWendy Harmer: “How reading shaped my life.” Hosted by Dom Knight. Tickets $35/$43 at door
Saturday
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10-11.15am1914: The glory and horror of the ANZAC legend.A discussion to mark the centenary of the start of World War I. With James Brown, Michael Caulfield and Clare Wright.Hosted by ABC journalist Scott Bevan.Tickets $17/$25 at door
10-11amFrom Murrurundi to Media Icon.Caroline Jones talks to Felicity Biggins about her Hunter childhood and ground-breaking career in journalism.
Tickets $17/ $25 at door
10-11amNowhere to Hide: The challenge of the short story.Edgar Allan Poe said “a short story must have a single mood and every sentence must build towards it”. Maria Takolander, Ryan O’Neill, Abbas El-Zein talk to Hunter Writers Centre director Karen Crofts about how they approach the challenge.
Free event
10-11amShe: True Stories.This Newcastle community portrait project is designed to celebrate the contributions of women.Readings by Morgan Bell, Ann Blackwell, Karen Eastwood, Bev Henwood and Irene Wolczak. Hosted by YWCA executive director Jenny Baldwin.Free event
10-1pmThrowing Soft Bombs: A poetry masterclass with Mark Tredinnick. This is a practical and inspiring workshop. Participants will have a chance to workshop a poem they bring along, or make in the workshop
Tickets $65. Limited to 25 No door sales
11.30am-12.30pmGarry Disher in Conversation.Garry Disher speaks to fellow crime writer Angela Savage about his new novel Bitter Wash Road. Set in rural South Australia, it involves a police whistle blower and an investiga-tion into the hit-and-run killing of a teenage girl that unearths terrible secrets.
Tickets $17/$25 at door
11.15am-12.15pmTravels to the Edge: Unlikely journeys.From Nepal to Mongolia and South Africa - three travellers share their unique experiences of life on the often bumpy road. With Brendan Shanahan, Tim Cope and Jono Lineen. Hosted by 1233 ABC journalist Dan Cox.
Tickets $17/$25 at door
11.15am-12.15pmWhy Aren’t We There Yet?A discussion about the ongoing struggle for gender equality in Australia. With Jane Caro, Clementine Ford and Dr Trisha Pender. Hosted by Ruby Hamad.Free event
11.15am-12.45pmABC Open Reading from the 500 Words Project.ABC Open Hunter Producer Bronwyn Purvis facilitates a reading of short stories by selected Hunter contribu-tors to the 500 Words project, on themes such as ‘Caught Out’, ‘An Act of Rebellion’, and ‘The Things We Do For Love’.
Free event
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10-11amA NWF Book Club EventWendy James leads a discussion about her new suburban suspense novel The Lost Girls. Read the book and see the festival Facebook page for discussion topics. Hosted by Christina Gerakiteys.
Free event
LUncH1.30-2.30pmSecrets and Lies: The art of the crime novel.Three of Australia’s most interesting crime writers - Jaye Ford, Barry Maitland and Adrian McKinty - talk to Megan Buxton about creating a believable world of crime and resolution.Free event
1.30-2.30pmThe Unexpected: Stories of motherhood.Social commentator and writer Monica Dux and debut novelist Eleanor Limprecht speak to festival director Rosemarie Milsom about how their new books reflect what is means to be a mother today.
Tickets $17/$25 at door
1.30-2.15pmLinda Jaivin in Conversation.Linda Jalvin talks to Courtney Collins about her enduring relationship with China and her new novel, The Empress Lover.
Free event
1.30-2.30pmRadical Newcastle.Leading historians share their stories about the fascinating cast of commu-nists, heritage activists and church-men who are part of Newcastle’s colourful past and a new book to be published later this year. With Prof Ann Curthoys, Gionni Di Gravio and Prof Peter Hempenstall. Hosted by Dr Nancy Cushing.
Free event
1.30-2.30pm Agosti espressoA Celebration of Pitt Street Poetry.Prize-winning Newcastle poet Jean Kent launches honorary Novocastrian Mark Tredinnick’s Bluewren Cantos.
Free event
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1.30-3pmCreativity: The Improbable Aircraft.Award-winning screenwriter Mark Shirrefs and respected fantasy writer Jack Dann - a popular guest at the inaugural festival - lead a discussion about creativity as it applies to science fiction and fantasy. Expect the unexpected.
Tickets $25/ $33 at door
2.45-3.45pmWhat Does it Mean to Live a Good Life? Wayside Chapel pastor Graham Long, Philip Nitschke, Linda Jaivin and Liberation Prison Project international director Thubten Chokyi speak to Newcastle University philosophy lecturer Russell Blackford.
Tickets $17/$25 at door
2.45-4pmThe Art and Carpentry of Making Fiction. A seminar.In this seminar for aspiring fiction writers Kathryn Heyman, acclaimed novelist and director of the Faber Academy at Allen & Unwin, discusses the key elements for making fiction that works. Bring something to write on.Tickets $25/ $33 at door
2.45-3.45pmSecret Bloke’s Business: Exploring the inner world of men.In his memoir Laid Bare, Jesse Fink revealed his battle with depression and sex addiction. Through his novels, Dom Knight explores the career dilemmas, friendships and worries of his male protagonists.They talk to Ed Wright.
Free event
2.45-3.45pmI Blog, Therefore I Am.Successful bloggers Summer Land and Linda Drummond share their experiences and tips for making the most of your online profile. Hosted by 1233 ABC presenter Carol Duncan.
Free event
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2.30-4pmNewcsatle, City of Poets.A series of readings by local poets. Free event
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7 DARbY stReet, newcAstLe10-11.30am Dangerous Ideas: Challenging the status quo. Five eclectic thinkers stand their ground. With Russell Blackford, Clementine Ford, Antony Loewenstein, Philip Nitschke and Clare Wright. Hosted by 1233 ABC presenter Jill Emberson.Tickets $25/$33 at door
10-11amFrom Little Things: Writing for children. How do writers approach the chal-lenge of reaching a younger audi-ence? With Jesse Blackadder, Newcastle’s own Kaz Delaney and Wendy Harmer.Hosted by publisher Linsay Knight.
Free Event
10-11.15amA Morning With Catchfire Press.Established in the late 1990s to give Hunter writers greater opportunities to publish their work, the community-based publisher has stood the test of time. There will be selected readings from the forthcoming publication Watermark.
Free event
10-11amRough and Tumblr: Blogging Newcastle. With Siobhan Curran, Mark MacLean, and Michael Newton. Hosted by Newcastle University’s Dr Keri Glastonbury.
Free event
10-11amRecipe for Success: The ingredients for a long-lasting book club. A panel discussion with Kate Cousins, Xenia Dolja-Gore and Annemarie Laurence. Hosted by long-time book club member Christina Gerakiteys.
Free event
11.45am-12.45pmIt’s Complicated: Dissecting the
hero in crime novels.With Garry Disher, Adrian McKinty and Angela Savage. Hosted by Megan Buxton.
Tickets $17/ $25 at door
11.15am-12.15pmKate Forsyth in Conversation.Kate Forsyth spins best-selling sto-ries from fables and fairytales. She talks to Magdalena Ball about her creative journey and her new novel The Wild Girl.
Tickets $17/$25 at door
11.30am-12.30pmHugh Mackay in Conversation. Social researcher and psychologist Hugh Mackay talks to 1233 ABC’s Paul Bevan about his book The Good Life, which unpicks the ‘happiness industry’.
Free event
11.15am-12.15pmWordy Women.Four creative writing PhD students at The University of Newcastle read from their manuscripts-in-progress. With Joanna Atherfold, Gerry Bobsien, Linda Boulton and Meg Vertigan. Hosted by Dr Keri Glastonbury.
Free event
tHe PRess book HoUse 462 HUnteR stReet, newcAstLe11.15am-12.15pmAn intimate reading with acclaimed poet Anthony Lawrence.
Limited tickets. $17/$25 at door
LUncH1.30-2.30pmA Life Less Ordinary: Tim Cope in conversation.Australian adventurer Tim Cope talks to 1233 ABC’s Aaron Kearney about following the trail of Ghengis Khan with only his three horses and dog Tigon for company.
Tickets $17/$25 at door
1.30-2.30pmOn The Road: The making of Australian music legends Johnny O’Keefe and AC/DC.Separating fact from myth with biographers Jeff Apter and Jesse Fink.Hosted by Phillip McIntyre.
Tickets $17/$25 at door
1.30-2.30pmA Bit Rich: The trouble with Nathan Tinkler.Journalist Paddy Manning talks to Professor Scott Holmes about where it all went wrong for the controversial businessman.Free event
1.30-2.30pmHow Do Poets Survive? A discussion about publishing poetry and the dynamic between poet, editor and publisher. With John Knight, David Musgrave, Christopher Pollnitz and Rob Riel. Hosted by Magdalena Ball.
Free event
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2-4pmWhy They Dunnit: Motive, intent and back story. An intensive workshop.The Hunter’s Wendy James leads this workshop. Participants will investigate character and its connection to crime.Bring something to write on and a wicked imagination.
Tickets $50. Limited to 25
2.45-3.45pmTim Ferguson in Conversation.The well-known comedian talks to Maynard about his memoir, which explores the dark – and funny – times after he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Tickets $17/$25 at door
2.45-3.45pmDry Run: How fiction helps us rehearse our response to ethical dilemmas.At the heart of Hugh Mackay and Kathryn Heyman’s new novels are people struggling with the impact of their decisions. Hosted by festival director Rosemarie Milsom.Tickets $17/$25 at door
2.45-3.45pmOnce Upon A Time: Exploring myths, fables and fairy tales.Kate Forsyth and John Hughes speak to Jenny Blackford about recreating classic tales for a new audience.
Free event
2.45-3.45pmYou Are Here: Writing about place.The work of Angela Savage, Brendan Shanahan and Zeny Giles brings locations to life. They speak to Courtney Collins about the key to setting the scene.
Free event
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148 PARRY st, newcAstLe west 2.30-4pmNewcastle, City of Poets. A series of readings by local poets.
Free event
2.30 for 3pm. concludes 4pmVogue and Beyond.Former Vogue editor Kirstie Clements talks to Newcastle fashion designer Jean Bas about her new book, Tongue in Chic, and the high-heeled drama behind the scenes at the respected magazine.Limited tickets $40 (includes a glass of bubbly on arrival). No door sales.
4-5pmBook Launch.Out of Print by Newcastle-born poet and novelist Julian Croft is a comic romance set in Australia at the time of the Royal Visit and the Petrov Affair. Hosted by publisher Puncher & Wattman and kindly supported by Newcastle Art Gallery.
Free event
5-6.30pmCelebrating the Newcastle Poetry Prize.
The NPP is regarded as one of Australia’s most prestig-ious literary honours. Join co-founder Christopher Pollnitz and Hunter Writers Centre director Karen Crofts, with readings by Judy Johnson, Jean Kent, Anthony Lawrence, David Musgrave, and Mark Tredinnick.
Free event
8Pm-9.30PmDear Diary: An evening of oversharing.Festival guests Jeff Apter, Monica Dux, Tim Ferguson, Linda Jaivin and Summer Land read extracts from their youthful jottings. Audience participation welcome, so dust off your diaries. Hosted by Dom Knight.
Tickets $45/$55 at door
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