Some bad news for Courtney Collins fans. She has had to pull out of this year's festival as she has recently relocated to Arnhem Land to join her partner and work on an exciting project there. She is creating amazing digital stories with Indigenous artists so we understand why it’s something she
Q: Michael, the characters in your novels are always richly drawn. They have identifiable human traits and weaknesses which make them memorable. Where do you find your characters? Are they drawn from experience, imagination or both? A: I think my characters are always drawn from my imagination, although often their physical
We regret to inform you that Kate Grenville is unfortunately unable to attend the Festival this year. However, we will still be discussing Kate’s work but from a different angle. We’re delighted to welcome the wonderful Stephen Luby, the producer of the television adaptation of The Secret River who will speak
Q: Your short films are beautifully shot. The subjects are compelling. As a writer who writes for film and who will also be the director of that film, what most attracts you about a subject? A: For me it is something that is a curiosity - a person, a character or a
Make sure you arrive in time for the opening ceremony at 10am on Saturday 19 September to meet Col Lyons. A local resident, Col will welcome us to this special valley with the haunting sounds of his didgeridoo and, if we are lucky, a smoking ceremony. KR: Col, you are a Wiradguri
St Albans Writers' Festival is pleased to announce three newly published writers for the festival line-up in September 2015: Hunter Valley local Courtney Collins, whose first book 'The Burial' received rave reviews: “This extraordinary novel – propelled by the dark, rich, talents of a truly brilliant writer – dazzles, staggers and