Some lucky writers are staying at beautiful Cross Park for the festival, an idyllic venue situated along the tranquil Macdonald River.
The festival draws its unique magic from the village of St Albans itself, rich in both indigenous and colonial history.
Haven’t booked a place to stay for the festival yet? Not to worry – Del Rio Riverside Resort is a perfect base for your St Albans Writers’ Festival weekend. Whether you’re going solo or bringing the whole family, Del Rio offers several accommodation options to fit parties of all shapes and sizes.
We’re thrilled to have Simmone Logue and her team feeding the festival for the second year running. The weekend’s culinary delights kick off with Friday’s Opening Night Party and a warming curry of braised beef, spinach and eggplant with punchy chilli jam. Then, join us on the Saturday for Dinner with the Writers,
Tom Griffiths. Thank you for taking part in this interview. Your book, The Art of Time Travel, eloquently addresses the question that History is inescapable. Am I correct in suggesting that far from being a 'dead' subject, you argue that the study of history connects events and people through time and