All posts filed under ‘Events

Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival: We Didn’t Start the Fire!

Events 18.04.2024

Friday, May 17, 2:00 – 3:15 Temperatures soaring, natural disasters increasing, sea levels rising, coral reefs dying, the Arctic melting and forests burning. What kind of a future do we have to look forward to and how will the next generation face these challenges? Join host Bianca Breen (YA for WA), students from Margaret River […]

Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival: New Narratives 7: Writing Place in Novels with Brendan Ritchie

Events 18.04.2024

Saturday 18 May 2024 – 9.30am – 11.30amBusselton Library 2022 Dorothy Hewett Award winner Brendan Ritchie explores how writers can engage with place and the ideas, characters, and stories that can emerge as a result. Attendees will explore their own unique relationships with place and initiate writing that responds to these locations. This is a […]

Author event: Laurie Steed, Michael Trant & Brendan Ritchie

Eta Draconis, Events 29.08.2023

“Join Laurie Steed, Michael Trant and Brendan Ritchie for an author event at the Busselton Library on Monday 4th September. Laurie Steed is a prize-winning novelist and short story writer from Perth, well-known for his novel You Belong Here which was shortlisted for the 2018 Western Australian Premier’s Book Awards. Michael Trant is a WA country […]

Augusta-Margaret River Mail: Author to speak at Margaret River Library

Eta Draconis, Events, Press 26.07.2023

An article on Brendan Ritchie’s talk at the Margaret River Library was published in today’s Augusta-Margaret River Mail. Cowaramup local and award winning novelist Brendan Ritchie will share the creative process behind his work and his latest book, Eta Draconis, at a free event on Thursday. Nicky Lefebvre, Augusta-Margaret River Mail

Margaret River Library: Author Talk with Brendan Ritchie

Eta Draconis, Events 17.07.2023

Brendan Ritchie is scheduled to host an author talk at the library in Margaret River on July 27th, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. “Brendan will treat guests with an insight into the creative process behind his work and talk about his latest offering. Light refreshments will be provided after the talk.” Reserve your (free) […]

Brendan Ritchie at Dymocks Joondalup

YA Book Club at Dymocks Joondalup

Eta Draconis, Events 20.06.2023

“We can’t wait to welcome author Brendan Ritchie to our next YA Club on Tuesday, July 4th! Brendan will be in-conversation to discuss his new book Eta Draconis, followed by a book signing. Places are limited, book your (free!) spot here: Eventbrite“ 5:45pm – 7:00pm, Dymocks Joondalup

Eta Draconis Book Tour

Eta Draconis, Events 05.05.2023

You can find Brendan Ritchie at the following events discussing his new novel Eta Draconis over the coming few months: 14 May 2023: Margaret River Readers and Writers Festival More information: Eta Draconis Book Launch at Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival 2 June 2023: The Literature Centre More information: YA for WA at The […]

YA for WA at The Literature Centre

Eta Draconis, Events 05.05.2023

If you’re a fan of YA, you’re in the right place. We’re celebrating local with host Bianca Breen in conversation with Brendan Ritchie about his new release novel, ETA DRACONIS. Then, test your knowledge of Australian YA in a fun, Jeopardy-style game. There’ll be snacks and refreshments provided, and plenty of bookish chatter. Love to […]

City of Perth Library: A conversation with author Brendan Ritchie

Eta Draconis, Events 05.05.2023

Join local author Brendan Ritchie as he tells us about his new book ‘Eta Draconis’. Eta Draconis is an epic story about two resilient sisters who are determined to live their life in a world on the brink of destruction. Winner of the 2022 Dorothy Hewett Award, Brendan Ritchie’s Eta Draconis is timely, hopeful and […]