Meet Gillian Lilleyman author of 'A Garden on the Margaret', you will be time travellers journeying in Frances Louisa Brockman's (nee Bussell)footsteps. Enjoy a light morning tea at the old homestead, the first European settlement in the area. Frances Louisa Brockman was the oldest of the outgoing and alluring daughters of Alfred and Ellen Bussell....
Friday 16 May An exploration of genealogical journeys featuring researchers from the hit television program ‘Who Do You Think You Are’, the WA Genealogical Society’s Time Trackers, and the regions three local historical societies. Anyone interested in exploring and writing about their family history or local history will find a wealth of knowledge during the...
Festival Weekend Friday 16th to Saturday 18th May 2014 See program under 'Events' 'Literature' for information and costs. PLEASE NOTE: Parking on Saturday 17th May will be limited due to the Farmers Market being held at the Shire Precinct. Please allow extra time to park when attending the shows.
Meet the author Join us at the Margaret River Library to hear Brian Gaull talk about his science research on all things ice and the story of his adventurous journey...
Jenny and Neil Delmage demonstrate how to create and maintain a beautiful yet waterwise garden suited to our WA climate in their new book '12 Gardens' which includes over 240...
Sarah Drummond is the author of "Salt Story: of sea dogs and fisherwomen". With assistance from Writing WA the Margaret River Library is bringing Sarah all the way from Albany...
Come up and help to cut the ribbon and unpack Richard Rossiter's October treasure chest - a novella: Thicker Than Water. Dr. Robyn Mundy will be in control of the...
Printers and book lovers will delight in the history of the written word as presented by Dr Claire Bolton. Come along and be inspired by a speaker who has made...
Fly In? Fly Out?.. What about drop in? tomorrow night 6pm Tuesday 24th Feb to the Margaret River BookShop when entertaining WA author Georgina Penney will chat about her very latest book.. you guessed it.. Fly In, Fly Out.. As Georgina lived on what is now the popular Churchview Estate Winery as a child, Churchview...
Listen to Geoffrey Bolton, one of WA's most important historians, talk about his latest work, a biography of Sir Paul Hasluck. Fremantle born, Paul Hasluck was one of Australia's most prominent politicians.Geoffrey Bolton's biography of this amazing man covers his career as a writer, poet, historian, and politician, providing a complete and enthralling portrait of...
Be part of history when Hon Barry House launches local author Bernice Barry's wonderful local history book about one of our community's most important heroines.... Georgiana Molloy - A Mind That Shines, in the Margaret River BookShop. Book Signing. All welcome. but please let us know you are coming. P: 08 97 573331 E: info@margaretriverbookshop.com.au...
Journalist and well known columnist for the Weekend West newspaper Ros Thomas will give a talk and present her new book 'Was it something I said? Misadventures in suburbia.' The...
Meet the best selling author of A Gang of Four and Belly Dancing for Beginners as she talks about her latest work, a memoir, IN LOVE AND WAR, NURSING HEROES....
Molly Coy of Mollydotbooks will demonstrate how to restore damaged books, along with how to create books, journals and albums with limited edition publishing for special events, she will also...
To help commemorate Remembrance Day in the Centenary year of Anzac Day we have invited Sally Murphy to talk about her recent novel. 1915 is aimed at giving young Australians...
Meet best- selling inspirational Western Australian author, Fleur McDonald in the Margaret River BookShop on 6.15pm Wed 30th March. Fleur McDonald has lived and worked on farms for much of...
A Margaret River Readers & Writers Pre-Festival Literary Event. (SOLD OUT) Presented by Arts Margaret River, the Margaret River Bookshop and Howard Park Wines. Join us for a very special evening with...
In December 1876, over 50 souls were rescued from the sinking S.S. Georgette at Redgate, Margaret River. It has long been held that 16-year-old Grace Bussell and Aboriginal stockman Samuel...
Sophie Zalokar is author of 'Food of the Southern Forests'. Come to the library for her presentation and book signing. Margaret River Bookshop will have copies available on the night....
Arts Margaret River’s flagship event, the Margaret River Readers and Writers Festival will once again run over three days over the long weekend, June 3-6 in 2016. The theme for...
Join us as we host West Australian author Dave Goddard on Thursday 7 July, 6—7:30pm Dr Goddard has worked as an educator and a facilitator for change, specialising in Aboriginal...
Who is Lily Malone, WA's hottest new rural romance author?. Find out at the local launch of Lily's latest novel... The Vineyard in the Hills in the Margaret River BookShop. Celebrate the arrival of spring with Lily and a glass or two of premium Margaret River wine. All welcome but bookings essential PH: 08 97...
Learn new delicious wholefood recipes and shake off those winter blues. Popular Australian wholefood chef Jude will be offering a small range of samples of her recipes to accompany a glass or two of delicious Howard Park Wine. Cost $10 per head. Bookings essential for catering purposes. pauline@margaretriverbookshop.com.au or phone the bookshop P: 08 97...
Meet & Greet: New Australian Talent Sam Carmody and Brooke Davis share the stories behind their latest books. Followed by Q&A and book signing. The Windy Season Set against an often wild and unforgiving sea, this debut novel unravels the mysteries of an inhospitable West Australian town and its residents. A young fisherman is missing from...
When Tim Winton was asked,during a visit to Margaret River in April, about his favourite authors he named Patrick White, among others, but gave his highest praise to the West Australian writer, Randolph Stow. Join us at Margaret River BookShop for a wander out into Stow’s landscape when two eminent locals: Bill Grono – University...
Join us for a presentation by the author of ‘The garden wanderer’. Margaret River local Julie Kinney will share her passion for exploring gardens, show the wonderful images from her book and talk about the publishing process. Devonshire tea will follow the talk and copies of the book will be available to purchase. Please rsvp...
Ex WW2 RAF Whitley Bomber Pilot Brian Walley, now a sprightly 94 yrs young, shares his stories of survival as an 18 year pilot during the war and his subsequent...
Local identity Heather Locke shares her fascinating stories from around Australia. After spending 43 months on the road, Heather has many tales to tell - from her favourite big rocks, to house sitting hints and everything in between. Join Heather in conversation with Margot Edwards to raise funds for the 2017 Readers & Writers Festival....
Join us for our final author talk this year with a lively talk by Madelaine Dickie. Madelaine not only talks about surfing but the cultural differences between countries and her adventures pursuing the perfect waves. If you missed her at the 2016 Margaret River Readers and Writers festival, now is your chance. Her first novel...
Margaret River Readers and Writers Pre-Festival Event Bar opens at 6pm | Movie starts 7pm THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS - 7pm Mystery/Drama film ‧ 1h 52m Tom is a World War I veteran who maintains a lighthouse off the shore of Australia with his wife Isabel, a woman desperate to have a baby. Her prayers...
A Margaret River Readers & Writers Pre-Festival Fundraiser Hades, Candice Fox's first novel, won the Ned Kelly Award for best debut in 2014 from the Australian Crime Writers Association. The sequel, Eden, won the Ned Kelly Award for best crime novel in 2015, making Candice only the second author to win these accolades back-to-back. Also,...
Come on! Lets Celebrate another great Margaret River Press success - Bloodlines by local Author Nicole Sinclair. Nicole' debut novel is already receiving rave reviews with Jessica Slade for Booksellers...
Pam will talk about her trek to Everest Base Camp and her experiences in the mountains during and after the earthquake that hit Nepal. Afternoon tea provided.
Come along to this pre-festival fundraiser to have your Jasper Jones book signed, watch the movie and participate in a Q&A with the author himself, Craig Silvey. Bar opens at 7.30pm | Movie starts 8pm JASPER JONES - 8pm Mystery/Drama film ‧ 1h 45m Australian film directed by Rachel Perkins and based on the novel...
Unwind 4pm this Easter Monday 17th April and enjoy the delicious flavours of everything herring and a glass of very aptly named and matched refreshing white wine to suite the...
Please join us to meet and greet the award winning author Dianne Wolfer as she presents a fascinating talk about Anzac. She has been experiencing huge success with all of...
This two hour workshop is designed for South-West women who make and create items for sale. Learn how to craft an online profile and description of products for the Womanmade...
Author talk by Sarah Evans about her lifestyle recipe book at the Margaret River Library on Thursday 18th May. All welcome and light refreshments provided after the talk. Please RSVP...
Where stories come alive The theme for the event in 2017 is ‘Where stories come alive‘ and it is our aim that the festival truly reflects this. The festival is multi-dimensional and includes author talks, interviews, Q&A sessions, panel discussions, book signings and the Festival Workshop Series. There are many opportunities for emerging writers and...
All welcome to a talk by Linda Bettenay, author of 'The apple core wars'. Linda is famous for spinning Aussie yarns and storytelling. Light refreshments provided after the talk. Please...
Blending fact and fiction, Young's second book Colombiano takes us on a heart-thumping journey into the violent and unpredictable world of post-Escobar Colombia. For seven years Rusty Young lived and worked in Colombia, interviewing special forces soldiers, snipers, undercover intelligence agents and members of two vicious terrorist organisations – the FARC and Autodefensas. During this...
Julie Ankers from the Blue Mountains will talk about her novel, "Feisty, Fabulous and 50+". A collection of 21 'warts and all' auto-biographical stories of women navigating their way through their 50s and beyond. The stories are inspirational, frank and uplifting. Light refreshments provided after the talk and copies of the book will be available...
Learn how to bring stories to life with storytelling techniques presented by Kitsiri DeSilva. Participants will gain increased confidence in self-expression; learn spontaneous creative thinking; and how to create a powerful impact and lasting rapport. Storytelling techniques: Express character through body shaping and movement Voice approaches for character embodiment Fun interactive ways to engage your...
A Readers & Writers Festival Fundraiser Judy Nunn returns with a stunning portrait of love, hope and survival on an isolated island off Western Australia in her latest book Sanctuary. Many years ago, as part of a local writers’ festival, Judy had the opportunity to visit the Houtman Abrolhos, a chain of islands off the...
A Readers & Writers Festival Fundraiser Meet Robin Esrock, bestselling Vancouver-based author, award-winning journalist, blogger, producer, and broadcaster as he speaks about his latest book The Great Global Bucket List.. For over a decade, bestselling author, TV host and travel expert Robin Esrock has sought out the extraordinary, visiting 110 countries on 7 continents in...
Join local author and English teacher Helen Allan to celebrate the launch of her new book series aimed at 8 - 11 year olds who enjoy magic and mystery. This is a chance to meet the author, buy a signed copy of the books and perhaps win a lucky door prize. Free, family friendly school...
Join former Greens Leader Christine Milne as she talks about her book AN ACTIVIST LIFE A Readers & Writers Festival Fundraiser In this fascintating memoir, Christine Milne reveals what it means to be a woman in Australian politics, chronicles the fight to save the planet and offers an empowering vision for the future. "A woman,...
Thursday 10 May, 6 – 7.30pm Free event with light refreshments provided Nicola E. Sheridan is a West Australian author of paranormal/fantasy romance. A qualified teacher and archaeologist, she has an enduring love of mythology and loves to weave lesser-known mythological creatures into her tales. Please RSVP by 9th May to amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780...