We spoke to critic, essayist and MWF guest Declan Fry about beginnings, endings and the indelible impact of music on his creative process. Read some of Fry’s writing here, including incisive and thoughtful reviews of books by MWF authors Kavita Bedford, Stan Grant, Amani Haydar and others. Tell me one of your first memories connected […]
We caught up with Lies, Damned Lies author and MWF guest Claire G Coleman to discuss beginnings, endings, and the most important literary and non-literary forces that have shaped her writing. The prize–winning Noongar author will lead an online workshop on the ins and outs of the speculative fiction genre, sharing insight into her own […]
Author of The Love of a Bad Man and The Newcomer Laura Elizabeth Woollett spoke with us about beginnings, endings, and mainlining Johnny Cash. Woollett is appearing in The Ties That Bind, speaking about sensitively shaping crime novels that depict the relationship between a parent and child. Tell me one of your first memories connected […]
We sat down with award-winning journalist and author of My Year of Living Vulnerably Rick Morton to talk beginnings, endings, the influence of science on his work, and how Ocean Vuong is his north star. Morton is appearing in three MWF21 events: in a discussion about men’s complicated relationship with stoicism, love, and empathy, and […]
We chatted to Sinéad Stubbins about beginnings, endings and her one-woman quest to end the sourdough craze.
Torres Strait Islander writer Thomas Mayor sat down with us to shed light on his creative process and the First Nations writers that most intrigue him.
Stella Prize–shortlisted author Krissy Kneen spoke with us about beginnings, endings, artistic influences and her total lack of interest in rugby.
Yuin man and MWF Schools author Gary Lonesborough on writing his debut YA novel.
Meet Australian Children’s Laureate and MWF Schools author Ursula Dubosarsky.
On art, self, the life of the mind and his new book, The Time of Our Lives.
Introduction by Zoya Patel Christopher Raja’s memoir about growing up in Melbourne in the late 90s to early 00s has all of the nostalgia for suburban Australia at the time combined with the unique experience of being an immigrant in this country and the complexities that entails. But Into the Suburbs is more than just a […]
Introduction by Wai Chim Metal Fish, Falling Snow is a triumph of a novel. Cath Moore has created a whimsical story full of grit and heart. The novel introduces us to 14-year-old Dylan who grieves her mother’s recent passing. Her mother’s boyfriend, Pat, blames her for the tragedy and frankly she thinks it’s her fault […]