This year’s RedWrites program kicks off next month, celebrating all things literary with an amazing line-up of authors and publishing workshops.
Authors in Action
This year’s program includes the chance to hear from some of Australia’s best known authors in a series of Authors in Action talks:
My Family’s Keeper with Brad and Karina Haddin
My Family’s Keeper is the extraordinary story of how one of cricket’s toughest competitors Brad Haddin and his family dealt with a very private struggle, and a reminder of how teamwork and strong partnerships matter in life as much as they do in sport – especially when you want to beat cancer.
Thursday 24 November, 10–11am at Victoria Point Library
Book here or phone: 3884 4000
Tony Park
Tony will be speaking about his latest book Red Earth. Tony will be available to sign copies of his book.
Friday 4 November, 10–11am at Cleveland Library
Book here or phone: 3829 8576
Peter FitzSimons
Peter will be speaking about his recent release Victory at Villers-Bretonneux.
Thursday 3 November 2.30– 3.30pm at Victoria Point Library
Book here or phone: 3884 4000
Fiona McIntosh
Fiona will be speaking about her recent release The Chocolate Tin, a heart wrenching novel from one our most cherished storytellers, taking us from the beautiful historic town of York to the horrifying trenches of the First World War.
Thursday 24 November, 6–7pm at Victoria Point Library
Book here or phone: 3884 4000
Angela Puata
Jagi and the huge Straddie fire is a book about the 2014 bush fire that devastated North Stradbroke Island. Angela will be available to sign copies of her book.
Proceeds from book sales are being donated to the North Stradbroke Island Rural Fire Service.
Authors in Actin are brought to you in partnership with Angus and Robertson Victoria Point.
Friday 25 November, 10–11am at Capalaba Library
Book here or phone: 3843 8012
Workshops
This year’s RedWrites will also offer budding authors the chance to polish their skills through a series of workshops.
Ocean Reeve’s Inspired to Publish
Are you interested in publishing a book? Learn first-hand from an award-winning publishing consultant!
Wednesday 16 November 2 – 3.30pm at Russell Island Library
Book here or phone: 3409 1684
Saturday 26 November, 10 – 11.30am at Victoria Point Library
Book here or phone: 3884 4000
Learn how to create a book trailer
If you are writing a book or about to publish one, come along and learn some simple techniques to
create a book trailer to promote your work.
Book trailers for Android devices:
Tuesday 15 November, 10 .30am – 11.30am at Victoria Point Library
Book trailers for iPad devices:
Tuesday 8 November, 10 .30am – 11.30 am at Victoria Point Library
Bookings: 3884 4000
Book Art classes
Breathe new life into old books!
Friday 4 November, 2.30pm – 3.30pm at Capalaba Library
Book here or phone: 3843 8012
Tuesday 29 November, 10am – 11am, at Victoria Point Library
Book here or phone: 3884 4000
Wednesday 30 November, 10.30am – 11.30am at Cleveland Library.
Book here or phone: 3829 8576
Blogging for money with Janet Camilleri
Learn how to make money from blogging!
Maximum of 40 places at a cost of $10 per person
(non-refundable) to be made at the time of booking.
Thursday 17 November 6pm – 7pm at Victoria Point Library
Book here or phone: 3884 4000
