Book Launch 28th November 2021 Open Invitation
An afternoon of readings, art, refreshment and the opportunity to meet the writers and artists involved in the Anthology.
The Fleurieu Peninsula, built upon generations of pioneers, progressive thinkers, artisans and proud residents, its seductive land and seascapes and abundant wildlife are captured in the Fleurieu Past & Present.
Spend an afternoon in historic Goolwa, browse the shops, galleries, wineries, explore the beaches and trails, before arriving for the launch.
See you there. Please RSVP - sandwriters.sa@gmail.com
Past Events
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 Alexandrina Council Mayor Keith Parkes with Katherine Brabon Vogel Award Prize winner at her workshop
Writing Workshop with Katherine Brabon & Jude Aquilina
Katherine Brabon, winner of the 2016 Vogel prize for her novel The Memory Artist held a workshop to teach participants how to use memory to develop stories and poems inspired by memory, She provided examples from her own experience in writing her novel and the influence of memory on her new work. The workshop also included a presentation and exercises designed and led by local author, teacher and mentor Jude Aquilina. Kate was interviewed and videoed by Richard Kleine about her writing, the influences on her writing and her experiences from academic study including Russian history and language and her subsequent travels and interviews with dissidents who used memory to preserve the records of events. Author talks were presented on radio and made available as podcasts. Book signing and author talk South Seas Bookshop in Port Elliot hosted Kate Brabon and she provided an author talk and book signing which was available to the general public. Launch of Speak Out Volume 5 Katherine Brabon launched volume 5 of Speak Out, the anthology of writings including prose. poetry and short stories produced by aspiring and established writers from across the Fleurieu Peninsula including Goolwa, Middleton, Langhorne Creek, Victor Harbor and Milang. Over 50 participants enjoyed the selected readings and Kate's talk about the important role of writing and reading in life, healthy communities and life long learning |
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