We've got so much on at this year's Manly Writers' Festival. There truly is something for everyone, whatever your reading, writing, or thinking pleasure.
Here's just a taste of what else is on offer on March 28, 29, and 30.
A Foodie Discussion: Despite Australia’s reputation for food as somewhat bland and dull before the wave of post-WW2 migration, two recent books strongly argue that was not the case. Lauren Samuelsson's A Matter of Taste and Ross Dobson's The Lost Recipes share the injustice of the myth.
A Culinary Odyssey
Lauren Samuelsson and Ross Dobson with Summer Land, Friday 28th March, 12.40pm
Jane Caro is a Walkley Award-winning columnist, author, broadcaster, and social commentator. She has worked in marketing and advertising and has penned over 15 books across various genres, including novels, women’s issues, religion, and memoirs. Her latest novel, Lyrebird, is released on April 1st and we're thrilled to have her talk about it before its official release (and available for sale of course!) at the festival.
Author Talk
Jane Caro in conversation with Michaela Kalowski, Friday 28th March, 2pm
Josh Piterman has done things, and been places, that most of us probably wouldn't even dream of doing, e.g. singing in public for a start! He's the only Australian to play both the Phantom and Jean Valjean on London's West End, but his memoir Behind the Mask reveals that his journey to the top has not been easy. Join Josh in an engaging, revealing and lively conversation with Suzanne Leal.
'There Are Mountains In Our Way, But We Climb a Step Every Day':
Josh Piterman with Suzanne Leal, Sunday 30th March, 12.40pm
Dispossession: We reflect on the emotional and cultural impact of the failure of The Voice referendum—yes, it would be easy to sweep it under the carpet, but that helps no-one—and explore the heartbreak, resilience, and ongoing journey of Australians deeply affected by its rejection. We focus on Broken Heart by lawyer Shireen Morris and two novels that explore the same themes: The Desert Knows Her Name by Lia Hills and The Leaves by Jacqueline Rule.
Reflections on Dispossession
Shireen Morris, Lia Hills and Jacqueline Rule with Isabella Higgins, Saturday 29th March, 12.10pm