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In conversation with Tracy Farr and Annabel Smith, 18 October

I’m visiting Perth in October, and thrilled to be doing a few events while I’m there, including this one at Riverton Library. It’ll be a real treat to talk with my friend – and wonderful writer – Annabel Smith. I hope you can join us. In Conversation with Tracy Farr and Annabel Smith Come along and hear ... Read more...

Bad Diaries Salon #BURN, Perth, 15 October

I’m going to be in Perth for a fortnight in October (for the stage premiere of The Hope Fault at WAAPA) – a perfect excuse, if one is needed, to throw a Bad Diaries Salon (and a few other events)! Returning to Perth for the first time in 2 years, this Bad Diaries Salon will be all ... Read more...

Bad Diaries Salon Perth #BURN, 15 October

I’m going to be in Perth for a fortnight in October (for the stage premiere of The Hope Fault at WAAPA) – a perfect excuse, if one is needed, to throw a Bad Diaries Salon (and a few other events)! Returning to Perth for the first time in 2 years, this Bad Diaries Salon will be all ... Read more...

In conversation, Mandurah, 10 October

I’m pleased to be doing a few events in and around Perth while I’m visiting in October, including this one at Falcon Library in Mandurah. Hope to see you there, if you’re in the neighbourhood. Writers in the Library In conversation with Tracy Farr Join us at Falcon eLibrary and Community Centre to hear Tracy ... Read more...

Bad Diaries Salon #SHIFT, WORD Christchurch

Were thrilled to be bringing Bad Diaries Salon back to Christchurch on Saturday 31 August at Space Academy. Part of WORD Christchurchs Shifting Points of View season, this Bad Diaries Salon will be all about #SHIFT. Browse the WORD Christchurch Shifting Points of View programme for details of this event and more. We hope to see you at Bad Diaries ... Read more...

Cabinet of Curiosities, WORD Christchurch

Having spent the past years writing a novel in which Ernest Rutherford has a small (off-page) role, it seems timely to step into ERs lecture theatre to deliver a tiny lecture of my own, as part of WORD Christchurchs Shifting Points of View spring 2019 season. Cabinet of Curiosities A collection of short ... Read more...

Bad Diaries Salon #SHIFT, WORD Christchurch, 31 Aug

We’re thrilled to be bringing Bad Diaries Salon back to Christchurch on Saturday 31 August at Space Academy. Part of WORD Christchurch’s Shifting Points of View season, this Bad Diaries Salon will be all about #SHIFT. Browse the WORD Christchurch Shifting Points of View programme for details of this event and more. We hope to see you at Bad Diaries ... Read more...

Cabinet of Curiosities, WORD Christchurch, 30 Aug

Having spent the past years writing a novel in which Ernest Rutherford has a small (off-page) role, it seems timely to step into ER’s lecture theatre to deliver a tiny lecture of my own, as part of WORD Christchurch’s Shifting Points of View spring 2019 season. Cabinet of Curiosities A collection of short ... Read more...

Two years and counting

Two years ago The Hope Fault – my second novel – was published in Australia and New Zealand by Fremantle Press. I want to offer this quiet book a little noise and celebration and pride, to mark its path in the world, and to thank those who’ve helped it on its way. Catherine Robertson gave ... Read more...

The Hope Fault at WAAPA for ArtsHub

I talked with Richard Watts recently for a piece he wrote for ArtsHub on Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) at Edith Cowan University. WAAPA’s adaptation of my novel The Hope Fault was featured as one of the highlights of the 2019 performance season, and Richard also talked with writer/director Andrew Hale, who’s adapting the ... Read more...