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September 16, 2013
A Ghost-Thick Landscape
I recently had the pleasure of writing an 'Author's Guide to Iceland' for Fodor's. Over the years I have met many people with plans to visit Iceland, and have frequently found myself offering suggestions for places they might not otherwise visit.
This article, which can be read in its totality on Fodor's website, sums up some of my must-see-and-dos for anyone interested in encountering Iceland through its literature.
An Author's Guide to Iceland
W.H. Auden once said that, "Few people take an int...
September 10, 2013
Burial Rites Released in the US
It is with great excitement that I announce thatBurial Ritesis now available in the United States of America and Canada, published by Little, Brown. My heartfelt thanks to Judy Clain and the rest of the Little, Brown team for transforming my manuscript into an exquisite hardback novel.
To celebrate the North American publication ofBurial Rites, I will be touring the US over September and October. Please see below for a list of readings and signings, and turn to my Events page for more detailed...
August 27, 2013
2013 Edinburgh Festival First Book Award
As an attendee of this year's 2013 Edinburgh International Book Festival,Burial Ritesis eligible for the 2013FIRST BOOK AWARD.
The Edinburgh International Book Festival First Book Award celebrates the wealth of new writing included in the Book Festival programme each year.
Every debut novelist and every overseas writer whose words are published in English for the first time is included in the award, along with a selection of young adult fiction.
Unlike other literary prizes, the winner of the Fi...
August 19, 2013
ANZ Festival of Literature and Arts
A four-day festival celebrating the best of literature, theatre, film and music from and about Australia and New Zealand will be staged in London for the first time in May 2014.
The festival aims to showcase the countries' roll call of writers and creative talent, and to present the best stories from and about Australia and New Zealand.
As part of the festival build-up, a programme of events has been planned to celebrate the cultural influence of both countries. The first of these, a Literary...
August 15, 2013
Edinburgh International Book Festival
I am thrilled to announce that I will be appearing at the 2013 Edinburgh International Book Festival during its 10th-26th August run. With over 800 events, and over 700 authors in attendance, it promises to be a truly exceptional event.
Details of the sessions I will be part of are below:
Hannah Kent
Saturday 24 August, 10am, The Writers' Retreat,FREE
Ten at Ten is a short daily reading at 10am, lasting 10 minutes, where we invite an author to read a short story, an extract or some poet...
August 6, 2013
Recent Events
Since Burial Riteswas released in Australia at the beginning of May this year, I have had the pleasure of meeting many dedicated, passionate booksellers as well as the wonderful people who frequent their stores.
Below are some photos from recent author events around Australia, including some snaps from the marvellous 2013 Sydney Writers' Festival.
My sincere thanks to everyone who facilitated and came along to these talks, Q&A sessions, and events. Writers would be pitiful creatures indeed with...
July 21, 2013
Byron Bay Writers' Festival
I'm pleased to announced that I will be a guest of the 2013 Byron Bay Writers' Festival. Running for three days over 2-4 August, the festival is known for its relaxed and friendly atmosphere and its focus on and staunch support of Australian writing and authors. Panel and individual sessions run in four marquees, and in venues around the town, and there are plenty of workshops available (anyone for a fiction masterclass with MJ Hyland, or insider tips fromCatherine DevenyorMichael Robotham?)....
June 30, 2013
Australian Story
I'm very pleased and honoured to be the subject of tonight's Australian Storyprogram: 'No More Than a Ghost'. The show will air at 8pm on ABC1, and will also be available to Australian viewers on ABC iView.
Please see below for tonight'sAustralian Storysynopsis and preview, as well as some photographs from behind the scenes.
SYNOPSIS: 'This week, the story of a young Adelaide student and the obsession that's made her an international publishing sensation.
She's 28 year old Hannah Kent and her no...
June 15, 2013
Upcoming Events in June
After a month of fantastic events, where I've had the pleasure to speak aboutBurial Rites around Australia and meet many wonderful readers and booksellers, I'm very pleased to announce that I will now be appearing at three further events in the Melbourne area, and one more in Unley, South Australia.
Please do come along to hear me speak, introduce yourself, get a book signed, and help support your local independent bookstore. More information about each event can be found by following the link...
May 5, 2013
Upcoming Events in May
Burial Ritesis now in all good Australian bookstores, and to celebrate its launch I'll be travelling around Australia to participate in some author talks, book signings, and other literary events during May.
Come along to hear me speak, introduce yourself, get a book signed, and help support your local bookstore. More information about each event can be found by following the links.
Tuesday 7 May: Matilda Bookshop Author Talk at Stirling Library (SA), 6.30pm.
Wednesday 8 May: Mitcham Library Aut...
