Brendan Ritchie

Join us at the Dunsborough Library on Wednesday 7th June to welcome South West author Brendan Ritchie as he launches his new novel Eta Draconis.

Eta Draconis is a 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, it is a timely novel, hopeful, and full of suspense.

The Dunsborough Library will offer drinks and nibbles on arrival, and book sales by Text and Co.

This event is free however bookings are required.

This event is proudly sponsored by Writing WA – Love to Read Local Week. This event has been enabled by Love to Read Local Week and the Copyright Agency Cultural Fund. Love to Read Local Week is a state-wide celebration of WA’s many wonderful writers and illustrators and the books they create. With thanks to Writing WA and the Copyright Agency Cultural Fund.

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 Read Local Week is a state-wide campaign by Writing WA showcasing and celebrating Western Australia’s wonderful writers and illustrators and the books they create. The mission is to connect Western Australian readers with Western Australian books through a program of events.

This event has been enabled by Writing WA’s Love to Read Local Week and the Copyright Agency Cultural Fund.

Date and time: Fri, 2 Jun 2023, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Location: The Literature Centre Hampton Road Fremantle, WA 6160

Cost: Free, but registrations are a must.

Sunday 14 May 2023
9:30am – 10:30am
Readers & Writers Room, Margaret River HEART – Nala Bardip Mia

Winner of the 2022 Dorothy Hewett Award

Life on earth undergoes a complex change as meteorites begin to rain down from the dying star Eta Draconis; the world does not collapse, but old certainties disappear. As two sisters journey to the city from their small coastal town in southwest Western Australia ahead of the coming semester, they are forced to confront their problems and recalibrate their hopes for the future. Join Brendan Ritchie for a poetic and compelling discussion of his award-winning novel.
Hosted by Barry Divola

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