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Contents

1 23 30ABOUT UPLIT

EVENTS FOR WRITERS

TICKETS / HOW TO BOOK

2 24 31A MESSAGE FROM THE PREMIER

BWF IN YOUR SUBURB

PARTNERS

18 29LIFTOUT TIMETABLE

GETTING TO THE FESTIVAL

3 26 32A MESSAGE FROM THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

LOVE YA FESTIVAL FRIENDS / UPLIT TEAM & BOARD

4 27 33ANGEL’S PALACE

TOP SHELF BAR AND CAFÉ

A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRINCIPAL PARTNER

6 28 34EVENTS LIBRARY

SHOPAUTHOR INDEX

UPLIT is a champion of cultural curiosity and creativity in Queensland.

We exist to serve and grow Queensland’s writing and reading communities through transformative cultural experiences that celebrate the literary arts and contribute to dynamic public conversation. Our most important outlet for doing so is the much-loved annual Brisbane Writers Festival.

Since emerging onto the Queensland cultural landscape in 1962, our festival has established a reputation for being one of Australia’s largest literary events. Each year it attracts more readers, writers and thinkers.

UPLIT acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we live and work.

Join the Conversation#BWF17

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This year marks the 55th anniversary of the Brisbane Writers Festival, which has grown into an international event that has sparked real connections for writers and audiences.

The 2017 Brisbane Writers Festival offers a diverse and compelling program that considers the curated worlds of knowledge creation, connection and relationships, inner worlds, nostalgic futures, escape and transcendence.

Joining the conversation this year is an impressive list of international authors including Anosh Irani, Adrian Levy, Min Jin Lee and Frank Dikötter, as well as featuring our Queensland authors including Quentin Bryce AD CVO, Ashley Hay, Kimberley Freeman, Benjamin Law, and Lucy Clark.

The program will also feature contemporary Aboriginal artist Gordon Hookey’s immersive venue experience with his artwork, Angel’s Palace, representing the setting for Carpentaria, the Miles Franklin award-winning novel by Aboriginal writer Alexis Wright.

In addition to Alexis Wright discussing her collaboration with Gordon Hookey, panels and conversations will take place on Aboriginal history, current affairs, art, and design.

Word Play will continue to nurture the creativity of young Queensland minds, supported by artists including local writer James Moloney and beloved children’s author Jackie French AM.

A message from the Honourable Premier of Queensland and Minister for the Arts

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“My Government is proud to support this event that informs, challenges and encourages audiences with fresh new voices, favourite authors, and relevant stories about our world today.”

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I am delighted to introduce you to my first Brisbane Writers Festival program as CEO and Artistic Director of UPLIT. It is a great honour to be custodian of this important literary event, now in its 55th year, returning to its home at State Library of Queensland.

Early in my career I had the privilege of working with the late Jill Roe, a distinguished Australian historian, best known for her celebrated biography of Miles Franklin. Jill emphasised the importance of a well-stocked mind, reading broadly and across a range of genres. She treated the characters she met in novels as companions in life and often referred to figures of the historical worlds she studied as though they were still alive. As indeed they were in her mind.

I think we can all relate to the experience of losing ourselves in a world created by an author and carrying with us the stories and experiences

of those we read about, long after we have finished the final page. At this year’s festival we invite you to explore how writers curate the fictional and real worlds we enter, enriching our understanding of others and deepening our sense of connection.

We will welcome over 100 authors to Brisbane this year in a celebration of our shared love of literature and the lifelong enrichment reading can give us. At this year’s event, among much else, we will bring to life Alexis Wright’s seminal novel Carpentaria through a large-scale interpretive artwork by Gordon Hookey. Immerse yourself in the world of Carpentaria through our program of performance and talks, an incredible live literature experience that has been made possible by the generosity of the Taylor family.

Of course like every major event, this is the product of many hands. The Brisbane Writers Festival is lucky to work with partners who share our vision to connect through ideas. They include our principal partner, the University of Queensland, which we thank for its ongoing support, as well as Arts Queensland and the Australia Council for the Arts who make our work possible. I also want to acknowledge the incredible dedication of the UPLIT team and the many volunteers who contribute.

Most important, of course, is the ongoing support of our loyal audience. We hope you enjoy what we have put together for you this year and that you find the discussion delightful, surprising and stimulating. I look forward to seeing you in September!

A message from the CEO and Artistic Director

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“At this year’s festival we invite you to explore how writers curate the fictional and real worlds we enter, enriching our understanding of others and deepening our sense of connection.”

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This year we invite you to enter Angel’s Palace, inspired by the character of Angel Day from Indigenous author Alexis Wright’s critically-acclaimed novel Carpentaria which celebrates its tenth anniversary this year.

Alexis’ operatic and surreal tale will be brought to life by artist Gordon Hookey as an immersive artwork. Enjoy live performance, storytelling and talks exploring Indigenous art, history and culture.

Angel’s Palace

Alexis Wright

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“She thought the dump was magnificent, as anyone dirt poor would. The way she talked you would have thought she was a very rich woman, and it was nothing for her to walk back and forth to the dump two dozen times a day to cart back pieces of sheet iron, jerry cans, bits of car bodies, pieces of rope, logs, plastic, discarded curtain and old clothing … until she ended up with an igloo made of rubbish.” Alexis Wright, Carpentaria

The Angel’s Palace experience has been made possible through the generous support of the Taylor family.

A NIGHT BY THE FIRESLQ: TALKING CIRCLECosy up for a free intimate fireside chat with Luke Pearson (Sat 9 Sep, 6.30pm). Chaired by Amanda Hayman. Presented by State Library of Queensland.

CHILDREN & FAMILIESThis year we’re offering a special invitation to children and their families to enter Angel’s Palace. Join our special storytelling sessions exploring Angel’s home, and reflect on your home in the process.

LIVE PERFORMANCESBe immersed in Angel’s Palace with site-specific performances taking place during BWF, exploring the characters of Carpentaria.

KURIL DHAGUN PANELS & CONVERSATIONSTalks exploring Indigenous art, history and culture will take place in kuril dhagun and Angel's Palace during BWF, including a conversation with Alexis Wright (Sat 9 Sep, 10am), and a panel discussion with Alexis Wright and Gordon Hookey on their beautiful collaboration (Sun 10 Sep, 10am).

BOOK LAUNCHJoin Noongar author Claire Coleman, winner of the 2016 black&write! writing fellowship, to launch her award-winning debut novel Terra Nullius, set in the great southern region of Western Australia (Sat 9 Sep, 5pm). Presented in partnership with State Library of Queensland and UPLIT.

Gordon Hookey

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See events pages 6–22 for details or visit uplit.com.au.

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Populism 7014 FRI 8 SEP, 10:00-11:00 SLQ: THE EDGE LAB

fMeet the writers from the latest issue of the Griffith Review, the Populism edition, as they discuss their essays.Lech Blaine Nigel Powell Andrew StaffordChair: Julianne SchultzPresented by the Griffith Review

Lost Between the Lines7003 FRI 8 SEP, 10:00-11:00 SLQ: AUD 2

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Explore the ‘unspoken truths’ that sit between the lines on the page and listen for the ghosts that remain voiceless within text.Jesse Ball Mireille Juchau Kate MildenhallChair: Susan Johnson

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Festival highlightMARION TAYLOR OPENING ADDRESS 0601 THU 7 SEP, 18:30-19:30 SLQ: AUD 1 TICKETS $30 – $35

Alec Doomadgee will open the Brisbane Writers Festival with an exploration of the importance of writing and Indigenous knowledge creation. The power of storytelling in culture, building histories, and understanding the world, has been at the forefront throughout Alec’s career and featured in his popular TEDx talk and documentary film Zach’s Ceremony. UPLIT is proud to welcome Alec Doomadgee to present the Marion Taylor Opening Address. With thanks to the Taylor family.

Alec Doomadgee

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Seeking Transcendence 8003 FRI 8 SEP, 11:30-12:30 SLQ: AUD 2

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Be inspired by three unique journeys that investigate the meaning of transcendence in the modern world. Clair BrownSusan Carland Lisa Dempster Chair: Kathleen Noonan

My Walk to Equality8014 FRI 8 SEP, 11:30-12:30 SLQ: THE EDGE LAB

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My Walk to Equality celebrates the contribution of women to Papua New Guinean society. The anthology is an eclectic mix of poems, essays and short stories that explores problems and issues confronting PNG women. Vanessa GordonTania Ona Chair: Rashmii Bell

History from the Margins9003 FRI 8 SEP, 13:00-14:00 SLQ: AUD 2

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Learn what can be seen by considering history from a new perspective, and identify where and when change can happen.Mark McKenna Rebe Taylor Charlie WardChair: Peter Spearritt

“The land, it calls me when I'm away from it. I want to go back and put my feet into the earth and my feet into the dirt.” Alec Doomadgee

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Coming of Age on the Page9014 FRI 8 SEP, 13:00-14:00 SLQ: THE EDGE LAB

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Delve into the ups and downs of characters who come of age while facing challenging circumstances. Jesse Ball Ben Hobson Mireille JuchauChair: Phil Brown

Pains of the Past1201 FRI 8 SEP, 14:30-15:30 SLQ: AUD 1

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How does the past impact the future? Find out how fiction can explore the impact of intergenerational trauma, and how writing about it may be carthatic.Nir Baram Claire Coleman Min Jin LeeChair: Sandra Phillips

The Future of Journalism1203 FRI 8 SEP, 14:30-15:30 SLQ: AUD 2

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As the way we consume stories and media evolves, so too has journalism adapted to the digital age. Learn what this change means for the way the news is reported and shared.Debra Jopson Ella Rubeli Chair: Susan HetheringtonPresented by The Walkleys

Questions1214 FRI 8 SEP, 14:30-15:30 SLQ: THE EDGE LAB

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Questions. This panel will ask them rather than answer them.John Birmingham Rutger Bregman Luke Pearson Anne TiernanChair: Rebecca HuntleyPresented by the Wheeler Centre

After1204 FRI 8 SEP, 14:30-15:30 SLQ: QLD TERRACE

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Emotionally-charged and deeply personal, Nikki Gemmell’s After is about life, death, elderly parents, mothers and daughters, hurt and healing, and about how little, sometimes, we know the ones we love the most.Nikki GemmellChair: Jane Hutcheon

Marks Left by Masterful Minds1205 FRI 8 SEP, 14:30-15:30 SLQ: THE EDGE

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Be inspired by great thinkers, their ideas in action, and how they shaped their worlds. Dennis Glover Catherine Lacey Jeff Sparrow

Myth and the Woman1301 FRI 8 SEP, 16:00-17:00 SLQ: AUD 1

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Take part in an examination of how narratives about women are constructed and perpetuated.Susan Carland Reni Eddo-Lodge Nancy MacLeanChair: Anne Summers

Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives1303 FRI 8 SEP, 16:00-17:00 SLQ: AUD 2

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Take a closer look at the world around you. Hidden beneath the everyday are fascinating lives.David Cohen Robert DreweKyo Maclear Chair: Steven Lang

From the Ashes1314 FRI 8 SEP, 16:00-17:00 SLQ: THE EDGE LAB

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Investigate the significance of personal and political suffering and the impact it has on the creation of great art.Wai ChimGordon Hookey Jeff Sparrow Chair: Phil Brown

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Depends What You Mean by Extremist1304 FRI 8 SEP, 16:00-17:00 SLQ: QLD TERRACE

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No one turns up where they’re not wanted quite like John Safran. In Depends What You Mean by Extremist he gets among white nationalists, ISIS supporters, anarchists and more, digging away at the contradictions many would prefer to be left unexamined. John SafranChair: John Birmingham

Peak: Reinventing Middle Age1305 FRI 8 SEP, 16:00-17:00 SLQ: THE EDGE

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People are living longer and retiring later. Join Don and Patricia Edgar as they discuss Peak: Reinventing Middle Age, an exploration of Australians in the 50–75 age bracket, their contributions, needs and expectations.Don Edgar Patricia Edgar Chair: Steve Austin

Rich People Problems1405 FRI 8 SEP, 17:30-18:30 SLQ: THE EDGE

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Bestselling author Kevin Kwan is back with an uproarious new novel that reveals the long-buried secrets of Asia’s most privileged families.Kevin KwanChair: Maria Lewis

Love Affairs1401 FRI 8 SEP, 17:30-18:30 SLQ: AUD 1

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Two writers discuss passion and the inspiration that love provides in the making of great art and literature.Krissy KneenCatherine Lacey Chair: Bronwyn Lea

Eulogy: Writing Grief1403 FRI 8 SEP, 17:30-18:30 SLQ: AUD 2

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One of the most powerful emotions of the human experience, join four authors who have explored grief in their latest writings. Jesse Ball Nikki Gemmell Ben HobsonNike Sulway Chair: Susan Johnson

Thea Astley Tribute1414 FRI 8 SEP, 17:30-18:30 SLQ: THE EDGE LAB

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Thea Astley: Selected Poems provides admirers of Astley’s fiction with unprecedented insight into an Australian literary legend. Join editor Cheryl Taylor, University of Queensland Press, CEO Jill Eddington plus a host of UQP poets to celebrate the first published collection of poetry by Thea Astley.Cheryl TaylorChair: Jill Eddington Presented by Queensland Poetry Festival

New Histories1409 FRI 8 SEP, 17:30-18:30 SLQ: KURIL DHAGUN

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Consider alongside our panel what the new views on Australian history from the Indigenous perspective reveal about our nation’s past.Michael AirdRebe Taylor Chair: Mark McKenna

The Pleasures of Leisure1404 FRI 8 SEP, 17:30-18:30 SLQ: QLD TERRACE

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In today’s crazily busy world the importance of making time for leisure is more vital than ever. Robert Dessaix shows in the witty and engaging The Pleasure of Leisure how taking leisure seriously can give us back our freedom.Robert DessaixChair: Sarah Kanowski

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Carpentaria1624 SAT 9 SEP, 10:00-11:00 ANGEL’S PALACE

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Ten years on from winning the prestigous Miles Franklin Award, Alexis Wright reflects on the timelessness of Carpentaria.Alexis WrightChair: Sandra Phillips

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Through the Great Glass Ceiling1601 SAT 9 SEP, 10:00-11:00 SLQ: AUD 1

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Join a discussion on how women who have used their positions of power to advance the feminist agenda.Sallyanne Atkinson Catherine Fox Tracey SpicerChair: Kelly Higgins-Devine

When in the World1603 SAT 9 SEP, 10:00-11:00 SLQ: AUD 2

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Gather new insight into the past as three amazing fiction writers reveal how they build historical worlds with authenticity.Catherine McKinnonKate Mildenhall Sarah Schmidt Chair: Kári Gíslason

Homegrown Tales1614 SAT 9 SEP, 10:00-11:00 SLQ: THE EDGE LAB

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Ashley Hay, Ben Hobson and Venero Armanno talk about how they evoke Brisbane in their writing.Venero ArmannoAshley Hay Ben Hobson Chair: Craig Zonca

Festival highlightDEMOCRACY IN CHAINS A LECTURE BY NANCY MACLEAN 1501 FRI 8 SEP, 19:00-20:00 SLQ: AUD 1 TICKETS $30 – $35

The frightening story of the radical right’s political agenda, pinned to the belief that freedom can survive only if the rule of the majority ends. Democracy in Chains provides the missing piece to the puzzle of what is happening to American politics.

Nancy MacLean

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Festival highlight2301 THE SECRET LIFE OF THE MIND A LECTURE BY MARIANO SIGMAN SAT 9 SEP, 19:00-20:00 SLQ: AUD 1 TICKETS $30 – $35

Join neuroscientist Mariano Sigman on an enthralling journey into the human mind. The Secret Life of the Mind unlocks the processes that control how we learn, reason, feel, think, and dream.

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Our Voices, Our Way1609 SAT 9 SEP, 10:00-11:00 SLQ: KURIL DHAGUN

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Guardian partner Luke Pearson of IndigenousX, ABC Presenter Rhianna Patrick and media expert Susan Forde join columnist Paul Daley to discuss coverage of Indigenous issues and gaps in policy making.Susan FordeLuke PearsonRhianna PatrickChair: Paul DaleyPresented by The Guardian

Rise of the Far Right1612 SAT 9 SEP, 10:00-11:00 QAG THEATRE

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Trump, BREXIT, Pauline Hanson. This panel will explore the rise of the far right and how it is impacting our political landscapes.Nancy MacLean John Safran Paul Williams Chair: Chris JohnstonPresented by The Guardian

Mariano Sigman

A Single Tree1604 SAT 9 SEP, 10:00-11:00 SLQ: QLD TERRACE

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A Single Tree assembles the raw material underpinning Don Watson’s award-winning The Bush. These diverse and haunting voices span the four centuries since Europeans first set eyes on the continent.Don WatsonChair: Phil Brown

A Land Without Borders1605 SAT 9 SEP, 10:00-11:00 SLQ: THE EDGE

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Award-winning journalist Nir Baram spent a year and a half travelling around the West Bank and East Jerusalem. In A Land Without Borders he provides an essential guide to understanding a labyrinthine conflict.Nir BaramChair: Paul Barclay

“Trust is the foundation of human society. On every scale, in every strata, trust is the glue of institutions.” Mariano Sigman

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A Whole New World1701 SAT 9 SEP, 11:30-12:30 SLQ: AUD 1

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Step into someone else’s shoes with three authors discussing how they build the worlds their characters inhabit.Anosh IraniDebra Jopson Krissy Kneen Chair: Bec Mac

The Anthropocene 1703 SAT 9 SEP, 11:30-12:30 SLQ: AUD 2

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Learn about the Anthropocene, a new phase in the earth’s history that scientists believe has been created by climate change.Clair BrownClive Hamilton Charles Massy Chair: Graham Readfearn

The Glass Cliff1714 SAT 9 SEP, 11:30-12:30 SLQ: THE EDGE LAB

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Investigate why women in leadership roles in business and politics are likelier to achieve the roles during periods of crisis or downturn.Catherine Fox Alex Haslam Anne SummersChair: Felicity Caldwell

Aboriginal Architecture1709 SAT 9 SEP, 11:30-12:30 SLQ: KURIL DHAGUN

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What’s unique about Aboriginal architecture? Discover Aboriginal Australian approaches to the built environment – historically and today.Timmah Ball Caroll Go-SamPaul Memmott Chair: Michael Aird

What Women Wear1712 SAT 9 SEP, 11:30-12:30 QAG THEATRE

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Hear from a panel of powerful women on how they have challenged and overcome expectations around how women should dress and present themselves.Bri Lee Tala Raassi Tracey SpicerChair: Rebecca Sparrow

Choose Your Words1704 SAT 9 SEP, 11:30-12:30 SLQ: QLD TERRACE

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How do words and the way we speak shape our future? This panel will explore the inner corners of the mind and what really makes us tick. Bill von Hippel Kyo MaclearMariano Sigman Chair: Carol Davidson

The Family1705 SAT 9 SEP, 11:30-12:30 SLQ: THE EDGE

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Journalist Chris Johnston and documentary film maker Rosie Jones join forces to share a compelling account of one of Australia’s most notorious cults.Chris JohnstonRosie JonesChair: Richard Fidler

Pachinko1801 SAT 9 SEP, 13:00-14:00 SLQ: AUD 1

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History is seldom kind. In Min Jin Lee’s magisterial epic, four generations of a poor, proud immigrant family fight to control their destinies. Pachinko is a story of love, sacrifice, ambition, and loyalty. Min Jin LeeChair: Richard Glover

Morbid Minds1803 SAT 9 SEP, 13:00-14:00 SLQ: AUD 2

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Two writers explore the popularity of their form, and why readers love entering a world of fear.James PhelanSarah Schmidt Chair: Paul Barclay

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Connecting to Place1814 SAT 9 SEP, 13:00-14:00 SLQ: THE EDGE LAB

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Three authors explore how they create place as a character in stories.Ashley Hay Melissa Lucashenko Kate MildenhallChair: Frances Whiting

Writing Aboriginal Stories1809 SAT 9 SEP, 13:00-14:00 SLQ: KURIL DHAGUN

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Hear from leading Australian writers on how they tell stories from the Aboriginal perspective.Claire ColemanNakkiah Lui Alexis Wright Chair: Sandra Phillips

Pencilled In1812

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Discover perspectives from Asian Australians and the use of writing to explore the boundaries of dominant Australian identity.Melanie ChengJulie Koh Yen-Rong Wong Chair: Benjamin Law

The Exile1804 SAT 9 SEP, 13:00-14:00 SLQ: QLD TERRACE

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A landmark work of investigation and reportage, The Exile follows the extraordinary inside story of Osama bin Laden and Al Qaeda in the years after 9/11.Adrian LevyChair: Ben Doherty Presented by The Guardian

The Last Man in Europe1805 SAT 9 SEP, 13:00-14:00 SLQ: THE EDGE

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In this illuminating novel, The Last Man in Europe, Dennis Glover masterfully explores the creation of Orwell’s classic work 1984.Dennis GloverChair: Anne Tiernan

The Delights of Gossip1904 SAT 9 SEP, 14:30-15:30 SLQ: QLD TERRACE

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Gossip makes the world go round, right? Why are we so attracted to knowing the secrets of others? Is there a greater purpose to gossip or is it just titillation?Kevin Kwan Catherine Lacey Peter PolitesChair: Bec Mac

Buddhist Economics1802 SAT 9 SEP, 14:30-15:30 SLQ: AUD 1

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Traditional economics don’t attribute worth to human interactions that give our lives meaning. In Buddhist Economics, U.C. Berkeley professor Clair Brown advocates a fresh approach to organising the economy. Clair BrownChair: Greg Jericho Presented by The Guardian

Staging Stories1903 SAT 9 SEP, 14:30-15:30 SLQ: AUD 2

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Writing for performance requires a particular set of skills. Join some of our most exciting theatremakers including the Arts Queensland Poet in Residence as they discuss how the written word becomes worthy of the stage.Stephen Carleton Nakkiah LuiCourtney Sina Meredith Chair: Sam StrongPresented by QPAC

Safe Schools1914 SAT 9 SEP, 14:30-15:30 SLQ: THE EDGE LAB

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Benjamin Law and Lucy Clark discuss bullying in schools and why creating safe environments in which kids can learn is vital.Benjamin LawChair: Lucy ClarkPresented by The Guardian

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Look Again1909 SAT 9 SEP, 14:30-15:30 SLQ: KURIL DHAGUN

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Discover why and how an Aboriginal father created stories for the screen to ensure his sons would be able to see themselves reflected.Alec Doomadgee Chair: Rebecca Levingston

What Muslim Means to Me1912 SAT 9 SEP, 14:30-15:30 QAG THEATRE

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With stories and stereotypes headlining the news and social media, hear directly from our panel on the diversity of Muslim female experiences and perspectives.Amani Al-KhatahtbehTala Raassi Chair: Susan Carland

Traversing Tales1905 SAT 9 SEP, 14:30-15:30 SLQ: THE EDGE

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Nir Baram, Debra Jopson and Lisa Dempster discuss writing about travelling and how travel changes us.Nir Baram Lisa Dempster Debra JopsonChair: Cathy Van Extel

Festival highlightLITERARY SALON: A WORLD WITHOUT WRITERS 2305 SAT 9 SEP, 19:00-20:00 SLQ: THE EDGE TICKETS $30 – $35

What would the world look like if we did not have writers? In this special Brisbane Writers Festival Literary Salon, four great writers will contemplate how they, and others in their field, contribute to the world. Join them for an evening of big ideas.Rutger Bregman Min Jin Lee Benjamin LawAdrian Levy Chair: Richard Glover Presented by Griffith University

A World Without Writers

Nothing is more powerful than people who do what they do because they want to. Rutger Bregman14

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Why I’m Not Talking to White People About Race2101 SAT 9 SEP, 16:00-17:00 SLQ: AUD 1

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Join award-winning journalist Reni Eddo-Lodge in a powerful and provocative conversation discussing the role of race and racism in modern Britain. Reni Eddo-LodgeChair: Candy Bowers

How to Set a Fire and Why2103 SAT 9 SEP, 16:00-17:00 SLQ: AUD 2

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Meet Jesse Ball and hear about what has been described as his most accessible novel yet - How to Set Fire and Why is his startling, subversive story about a teenage girl who has lost everything and will burn anything.Jesse BallChair: Bronwyn Lea

Secrets and Lies2112 SAT 9 SEP, 16:00-17:00 QAG THEATRE

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What happens in a small town is everybody’s business. This panel looks at the worlds these towns represent and the loss of privacy in small communities.Rosie Jones Steven Lang Sarah SchmidtChair: Sarah Kanake

Reviving Culture2109 SAT 9 SEP, 16:00-17:00 SLQ: KURIL DHAGUN

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Learn about how an ancient culture has evolved, and hear our panel discuss how Aboriginal culture is being revived in the postcolonial world.Desmond CrumpAlec Doomadgee Amanda Hayman Sandra Phillips Chair: Cheryl Leavy

Published in Oz2114 SAT 9 SEP, 16:00-17:00 SLQ: THE EDGE LAB

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What is the future of the Australian book industry? Join the panel to explore the challenges facing the publishing sector and how they may impact the Australian novel.Jill Eddington Melissa Lucashenko Peter PolitesChair: Emma Rusher

The Killing Season2104 SAT 9 SEP, 16:00-17:00 SLQ: QLD TERRACE

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The game of politics is hard and fast. Who controls the narrative? How can you be in one day and out the next?

Clive HamiltonNancy MacLeanDon WatsonChair: Jeff Sparrow

Writing Taboo2105 SAT 9 SEP, 16:00-17:00 SLQ: THE EDGE

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Krissy Kneen, Anosh Irani and Michael Sala explore how authors confront the darkest aspects of human nature.Krissy KneenMichael SalaAnosh IraniChair: Emily Sexton

Books that Changed Me2201 SAT 9 SEP, 17:30-18:30 SLQ: AUD 1

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Panellists discuss the books that changed them and why.Catherine LaceyPeter PolitesJeff SparrowChair: Jane Hutcheon

The Media in Dangerous Times2203 SAT 9 SEP, 17:30-18:30 SLQ: AUD 2

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A panel discussion about how news organisations are responding to the threat of fake news and the formation of filter bubbles through social media algorithms and knowledge curation.Daniel AngusSusan FordeLenore TaylorChair: Julianne Schultz Presented by The Guardian

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Australian Heroes2212 SAT 9 SEP, 17:30-18:30 QAG THEATRE

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Why are heroes sacred? This panel will unpack the two-dimensional aspects of Australian heroes and explore the unknown sides of our most revered people.Martin Crotty Kerrie DaviesRebe Taylor

Wit and Weird2204 SAT 9 SEP, 17:30-18:30 SLQ: QLD TERRACE

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Kevin Kwan, Julie Koh and John Birmingham discuss how they use humour to create a quirky reflection of our world.John BirminghamJulie KohKevin KwanChair: Benjamin Law

The Cultural Revolution2205 SAT 9 SEP, 17:30-18:30 SLQ: THE EDGE

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The Cultural Revolution: A People’s History, 1962–1976 draws for the first time on previously classified party documents. Frank Dikötter discusses his use of this material to interrogate the picture of complete conformity that supposedly characterised the last years of the Mao era. Frank DikötterChair: Antony Funnell

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Building Angel’s Palace2424 SUN 10 SEP, 10:00-11:00 ANGEL’S PALACE

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Aboriginal artist Gordon Hookey and writer Alexis Wright talk about their collaboration.Gordon HookeyAlexis WrightChair: Rhianna Patrick

Whipbird2401 SUN 10 SEP, 10:00-11:00 SLQ: AUD 1

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Hear Robert Drewe talk about his exhilarating new novel following six generations of the Cleary family coming together to celebrate the anniversary of the arrival of an ancestor from Ireland. Robert Drewe Chair: Frances Whiting

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Inner worlds2403 SUN 10 SEP, 10:00-11:00 SLQ: AUD 2

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Ashley Hay, Kimberley Freeman and Mireille Juchau explore the way in which authors build the inner worlds of their characters.Kimberley FreemanAshley HayMireille JuchauChair: Venero Armanno

Mother Nature is Mad2414 SUN 10 SEP, 10:00-11:00 SLQ: THE EDGE LAB

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Fear of nature is a natural human emotion. How is climate change impacting us and how might we manage fear to build our response to our changing environment?Amanda GearingCharles MassyChair: Clive Hamilton

Land Rights2409 SUN 10 SEP, 10:00-11:00 SLQ: KURIL DHAGUN

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Choose Your Own Adventure2412 SUN 10 SEP, 10:00-11:00 QAG THEATRE

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Writers and readers are invited to join forces with our panel and learn what makes a story move, and how authors decide on the journeys their characters take. Krissy KneenJulie KohCatherine McKinnonChair: Alex Adsett

Dear Quentin2404 SUN 10 SEP, 10:00-11:00 SLQ: QLD TERRACE

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As Australia’s first female Governor-General, Quentin Bryce handwrote more than fifty letters each week during her six-year term. Discover the stories behind the letters in her newly published collection, Dear Quentin.Dame Quentin BryceChair: Anne Summers

The End of Capitalism2405 SUN 10 SEP, 10:00-11:00 SLQ: THE EDGE

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Social capital, impact investing. Is the end of capitalism nigh? What could our system look like if profit was not king?Rutger BregmanClair BrownTim DunlopChair: Paul Barclay

China Baby Love2501 SUN 10 SEP, 11:30-12:30 SLQ: AUD 1

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In China Baby Love, Jane Hutcheon introduces us to a widow from Gympie whose compassion for China’s forgotten children inspired her to create an unlikely empire.Jane HutcheonChair: Lucy ClarkPresented by The Guardian

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Smashing the Stereotype2503 SUN 10 SEP, 11:30-12:30 SLQ: AUD 2

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This panel will explore the concept of intersectionality and how it seeks to break down the hierarchies of power created by categories and stereotyping.Timmah BallCandy BowersReni Eddo-LodgeChair: Shamara Ransirini

Staying Power2514 SUN 10 SEP, 11:30-12:30 SLQ: THE EDGE LAB

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Listen as our panellists delve into the deeper psychological aspects of domestic violence and ask what happens before the violence and why people stay.Rashmii BellKerrie DaviesMichael SalaChair: Emily Sexton

Up Close with AQ’s Poet in Residence2509 SUN 10 SEP, 11:30-12:30 SLQ: KURIL DHAGUN

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Courtney Sina Meredith, 2017 Arts Queensland Poet in Residence, talks to Queensland Poetry Festival Co-Director Annie Te Whiu about her writing, poetry, performance and the importance of place & politics in her work. Courtney Sina MeredithChair: Annie Te Whiu Presented by Queensland Poetry Festival

Media Madness2512 SUN 10 SEP, 11:30-12:30 QAG THEATRE

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Does the news make us sick? The panel will explore how the conversation affects our psyche.Amani Al-KhatahtbehBenjamin LawRebecca ShawChair: Adrian Levy

From the Edge2504 SUN 10 SEP, 11:30-12:30 SLQ: QLD TERRACE

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Historian Mark McKenna retraces histories on the edge of Australian consciousness, including the central drama of our country’s past: the encounter between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians.Mark McKennaChair: Desmond Crump

The Parcel2505 SUN 10 SEP, 11:30-12:30 SLQ: THE EDGE

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Finalist for the Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize and for the Governor General’s Literary Award, Anosh Irani’s dark, powerful new work is about a transgender sex worker in Bombay who is given an unexpected task. Anosh IraniChair: Sarah Kanowski

Aboriginal Storytelling2624 SUN 10 SEP, 13:00-14:00 ANGEL’S PALACE

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What is Aboriginal storytelling? Learn and explore the Aboriginal approach to telling stories and their importance to culture.Sandra PhillipsAlexis WrightChair: Alec Doomadgee

From Across the Sea2601 SUN 10 SEP, 13:00-14:00 SLQ: AUD 1

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Min Jin Lee, Peter Polites and Melanie Cheng explore the experience of immigration across generations.Melanie ChengMin Jin LeePeter Polites

Vintage Value2603 SUN 10 SEP, 13:00-14:00 SLQ: AUD 2

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In an ongoing discussion that’s becoming more urgent as we live longer, our panel discusses what it actually takes to age well. Don EdgarPatricia EdgarKimberley FreemanBill von Hippel Chair: Sallyanne Atkinson

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Festival highlight2901 CLOSING ADDRESS: TRANSCENDENCE SUN 10 SEP, 17:30-18:30 SLQ: AUD 1 TICKETS: $30 – $35

Indian-Canadian novelist Anosh Irani will close the Brisbane Writers Festival with a lecture on how reading can transcend our world view. Anosh’s books, plays and screenplays have inspired readers across the world, as has his own passion towards writing and storytelling. UPLIT are proud to welcome Anosh Irani to present the final event of the 2017 Brisbane Writers Festival.

Anosh Irani

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Understanding China2614 SUN 10 SEP, 13:00-14:00 SLQ: THE EDGE LAB

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Explore the factors that have shaped this rising world power and what we might expect next from China and the changing face of the People’s Republic.Frank DikötterGethin FisherJane HutcheonChair: David Carter

Utopia for Realists2604 SUN 10 SEP, 13:00-14:00 SLQ: QLD TERRACE

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We live in a time of unprecedented upheaval. Bestselling Dutch historian Rutger Bregman explains that it needn’t be this way, and every milestone of civilisation was once considered a utopian fantasy. Rutger BregmanChair: Steve Austin

Birds Art Life Death2605 SUN 10 SEP, 13:00-14:00 SLQ: THE EDGE

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Kyo Maclear’s book Birds Art Life Death is a search for inspiration, beauty and solace that leads her to birds in an intimate and exuberant meditation, a field guide to things small and significant. Kyo MaclearChair: Sarah Kanowski

Mind Games2701 SUN 10 SEP, 14:30-15:30 SLQ: AUD 1

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Learn how leaders shift the way people think, and what the factors are that contribute to mass manipulation.Frank Dikötter Adrian LevyNancy MacLeanChair: Anne Tiernan

Millennials2612 SUN 10 SEP, 13:00-14:00 QAG THEATRE

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Join the writers from the Griffith Review Millennials edition to talk about their latest issue. Timmah BallSam George-AllenBri LeeChair: Jerath Head Presented by the Griffith Review

“There are different ways of coming to the truth and fiction is one of the best, most complex ways to get an incredible amount of depth.” Anosh Irani 21

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It’s A Writers Life for Me2703 SUN 10 SEP, 14:30-15:30 SLQ: AUD 2

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Uncover the secret lives of some of our best-known authors, with our panel who will reveal how great writers lived. Dennis GloverKerrie DaviesCatherine LaceyChair: Caroline Graham Presented by Bond University

#TheRealMe2714 SUN 10 SEP, 14:30-15:30 SLQ: THE EDGE LAB

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Social media is not all about sharing. How are we curating ourselves through carefully edited selfies and social media posts?Amani Al-KhatahtbehJohn BirminghamRebecca Shaw Chair: Nicholas Carah

Enriched Living2704 SUN 10 SEP, 14:30-15:30 SLQ: QLD TERRACE

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Modern life can be all-consuming. Be guided back to the simple things that make it meaningful and rich.Don Edgar Patricia EdgarKevin KwanMariano SigmanChair: Susan Johnson

Rethinking the World2705 SUN 10 SEP, 14:30-15:30 SLQ: THE EDGE

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Follow the hypothetical path of revoloution with our panellists and their big ideas, and discover what our world could look like if we changed a few things.Reni Eddo-LodgeTim DunlopCharles MassyChair: Steve Austin

The Answers2801 SUN 10 SEP, 16:00-17:00 SLQ: AUD 1

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From Catherine Lacey, the author of Nobody is Ever Missing, comes a bold new novel about an attempt to break love into its component parts and the dizzying, disturbing results.Catherine LaceyChair: Emily Sexton

Curated Worlds2803 SUN 10 SEP, 16:00-17:00 SLQ: AUD 2

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George Orwell’s 1984 could now be read as an eerie prediction of our future. This panel will explore how authors create imaginary worlds while reflecting their contemporary context.Dennis GloverMaria LewisGarth NixChair: Natalie Collie

Building Character2814 SUN 10 SEP, 16:00-17:00 SLQ: THE EDGE LAB

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Study the guidelines on how to read for a well-rounded character.Robert DreweKimberley FreemanRichard GloverChair: Jill Eddington

Embracing Nature2804 SUN 10 SEP, 16:00-17:00 SLQ: QLD TERRACE

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Connecting to nature can feed the soul. Hear from our panel on how the environment is critical for mental health.Kyo MaclearDon WatsonCharles MassyChair: Suzy Wilson

Looking Forward2805 SUN 10 SEP, 16:00-17:00 SLQ: THE EDGE

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The future can seem overwhelming, but there is much to be optimistic about. Come along to hear what we have to look forward to.Tim DunlopVicki McDonaldMariano SigmanChair: Carol Davidson

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Historical Fiction6015 THU 7 SEP, 14:00-17:00 QWC LEARNING CENTREWORKSHOP

See What I Have Done author Sarah Schmidt delves into the art of bringing historical worlds to life through setting and mood.Sarah Schmidt

Literary speed dating2207 SAT 9 SEP, 17:00-18:30 SLQ: POINCIANA LOUNGE

Have a wonderful idea for a book, but need help? How about a roomful of publishers and agents and three minutes to pitch your work? You’ll need to be well organised to get the most out of this Literary Speed Dating event. Bring your solid story idea, business cards and pitching skills.

$50 – ASA and QWC Members Only.

This event will sell out, so book early to avoid disappointment. Go to uplit.com.au

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Memoir7015 FRI 8 SEP, 10:00-13:00 QWC LEARNING CENTREWORKSHOP

Learn how to build effective memoir narrative, take your characters from memory to page and keep your story going – with journalist, presenter and writer Tracey Spicer.Tracey Spicer

The Art of Story1215 FRI 8 SEP, 14:00-17:00 QWC LEARNING CENTREWORKSHOP

Join bestselling and award-winning author James Phelan to explore the art of creating your story, writing commercial fiction for young adults and adults.James Phelan

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All the Beast from Head to Tail with Garth Nix2415 SUN 10 SEP, 10:00-13:00 QWC LEARNING CENTREWORKSHOP

Bestselling author and former literary agent and editor, Garth Nix, works with participants on techniques, strategies and perspectives to help them with thinking, writing, getting published in the first place, and managing the ups and the downs of a writing career. With a particular focus on writing and publishing fantasy and science fiction for adults, young adults and children.Garth Nix

20 pages in 20 minutesFRI 8 & SAT 9 SEP

Have you got a manuscript just waiting for a publisher? This is a rare opportunity to have your work read by an editor, literary agent or publisher. Submit the first 20 pages of your manuscript and receive feedback in a face-to-face 20-minute consultation with a publishing professional. Places are strictly limited. Available by application only. Visit uplit.com.au to apply.$150

WorkshopsPresented in partnership with Queensland Writers Centre, UPLIT is proud to present a series of workshops for writers who seek to hone their skills.

Be sure to book early to secure your spot with your favourite author.Tickets: $80 – $90

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UPLIT is delighted to bring the festival to you, presenting free author events in libraries across Brisbane and Logan. Proudly presented by Brisbane City Council and Logan City Council Libraries. Bookings essential as places are limited.

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Nike Sulway3028 WED 6 SEP 10:00-11:00 ZILLMERE LIBRARY

In gorgeous and incisive prose, Nike Sulway’s Dying in the First Person tells a moving story of the complex relationships and allegiances of family life, and the power of words and imagination to transform everything.

Mireille Juchau3031 THU 7 SEP 16:30 - 17:30 MITCHELTON LIBRARY

Mireille Juchau’s The World Without Us is a beautifully told story of secrets and survival, family and community, loss and renewal.

Tala Raassi3142 THU 7 SEP 18:00-19:30 LOGAN NORTH LIBRARY

Join designer Tala Raassi as she discusses her memoir Fashion is Freedom and shares her journey from imprisonment and forty lashes for the crime of wearing a mini-skirt in her homeland of Iran, to becoming founder of an international fashion empire. Chair: Debra Cooper

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Don Watson3032 FRI 8 SEP 10:00-11:00 GARDEN CITY LIBRARY

A Single Tree assembles the raw material underpinning Don Watson’s award-winning The Bush. These diverse and haunting voices span the four centuries since Europeans first set eyes on the continent.

Catherine McKinnon3033 FRI 8 SEP 11:00-12:00 ANNERLEY LIBRARY

Thrilling and ambitious, Catherine McKinnon’s Storyland is the story of Australia – a land that’s ‘a book waiting to be read’ as one character says. An unforgettable and unputdownable tale of our history, present and future.

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Steven Lang3029 THU 7 SEP 3:00-14:00 WYNNUM LIBRARY

In Hinterland, Steven Lang has created a gripping novel that captures contemporary Australia in all of its natural beauty and conflicting ambitions.

Nikki Gemmell3030 THU 7 SEP 15:00-16:00 KENMORE LIBRARY

Nikki Gemmell is one of Australia’s bravest and most honest writers. In After she explores the devastating aftermath of her elderly mother’s decision to end her own life.

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Sarah Schmidt3034 FRI 8 SEP 13:00-14:00 HAMILTON LIBRARY

See What I Have Done by this startling new Australian talent is an atmospheric novel and compelling insight into the mind of Lizzie Borden, famously accused of murdering her father and stepmother in 1892.

Rebe Taylor3035 FRI 8 SEP 16:00-17:00 BRACKENRIDGE LIBRARY

Into the Heart of Tasmania is a story of discovery and realisation. One man’s ambition to rewrite the history of human culture inspires an exploration of the controversy spawned by Tasmanian Aboriginal history.

Chris Johnston & Rosie Jones3036 FRI 8 SEP 18:00-19:00 CARINDALE LIBRARY

Meet the investigative journalists who dove into the history and legacy of the apocalyptic group The Family and discover why they think the notorious cult captured headlines throughout the 1980s and 1990s.

John Safran3037 FRI 8 SEP 18:30-19:30 CHERMSIDE LIBRARY

In Depends What You Mean by Extremist, John Safran gets among white nationalists, ISIS supporters, anarchists and more, digging away at the contradictions many would prefer to be left unexamined.

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Patricia Edgar & Don Edgar3038 SAT 9 SEP 10:00-11:00 FAIRFIELD LIBRARY

Peak: Reinventing Middle Age examines the need for a reinvention on both a personal and policy level for older Australians and introduces ten people who’ve embraced their middle age in a variety of interesting and inspirational ways.

Robert Drewe3039 SAT 9 SEP 10:30-11:30 SUNNYBANK HILLS LIBRARY

At Hugh and Christine Cleary’s new vineyard, six generations of the Cleary family are coming together to celebrate the anniversary of the arrival of an ancestor from Ireland. Whipbird is an exhilarating new novel following a classic Australian family saga.

Mark McKenna3242 SAT 9 SEP 11:00-12:30 LOGAN NORTH LIBRARY

In From the Edge, award-winning historian Mark McKenna retraces histories on the edge of Australian consciousness, including the central drama of our country’s past: the encounter between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians.

Kerrie Davies3040 SAT 9 SEP 13:00-14:00 HOLLAND PARK LIBRARY

Meet Kerrie Davies as she shares a rare account of the Bertha and Henry Lawon’s tumultous relationship, exploring their courtship, marriage, and separation, as documented in her innovative and imaginative work of biography A Wife’s Heart.

Charles Massy3041 SAT 9 SEP 14:30-15:30 COOPERS PLAINS LIBRARY

Join author of Call of the Reed Warbler and radical farmer Charles Massy as he presents how a grassroots revolution can save the planet, help turn climate change around and build healthy people and healthy communities.

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Maria Lewis hosts a free day of interaction with young adult fiction superstars and fresh voices. Build worlds, transform and escape with some of Australia’s best YA authors. In addition to panels and talks there will be giveaways and games. Don’t miss this! Sessions are presented in partnership with Brisbane City Council Libraries at the Brisbane Square Library.

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A Great Escape1727 SAT 9 SEP, 11:00-12:00 BRISBANE SQUARE LIBRARY

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Three authors join forces to discuss how physical and emotional escape can transform the lives of their characters.Meg CaddyClaire ChristianGarth NixChair: Maria Lewis

Out of this World1827 SAT 9 SEP, 12:45-13:45 BRISBANE SQUARE

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Told through a fascinating dossier of hacked documents, The Illuminae Files explore a fight for life at the edge of the galaxy. Authors Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff discuss their collaboration.Amie KaufmanJay Kristoff Chair: Maria Lewis

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Genesis: The Creation of a Fantasy World1927 SAT 9 SEP, 14:30-15:30 BRISBANE SQUARE LIBRARY

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Join some of YA’s most popular fantasy writers and discover how they research, develop, and craft immersive and believable worlds.Amie Kaufman Jay Kristoff Kimberley StarrChair: Garth Nix

The Old Kingdom2127 SAT 9 SEP, 16:15-17:15 BRISBANE SQUARE LIBRARY

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Goldenhand is the long-awaited fifth installment of Garth Nix’s New York Times bestselling Old Kingdom series.Garth NixChair: Maria Lewis

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Yarn Storytelling1525 FRI 8 SEP, 19:00-20:00 TOP SHELF BAR & CAFÉUP LATE

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Finish your day with Yarn Storytelling, where special guests will take to the stage and tell true stories, live and without notes. Get back to the basics of connecting through story.

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Need a place to unpack your big ideas, start reading your new book, or recharge for your next session?

Head down to the Top Shelf Bar & Café, where you can grab a caffeine hit in the morning or a well-deserved tipple in the evening.

Conveniently located in between the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art and State Library of Queensland, the Top Shelf Bar & Café is your must-stop hospitality hot spot for Festival goers.

For all you night owls, be sure to grab a table with friends and delight in our free adult-only UP LATE events taking over Top Shelf on Friday and Saturday night.

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Library Shop

Find your favourite Festival authors and local writing heroes in the Shop’s comprehensive range of books, gifts and stationery in store and online. In 2017, BWF ticketholders who spend $35 or more get 20% off everything online!*

Visit the Library Shop on level 1 of the State Library of Queensland South Bank building and chat to the knowledgeable and experienced staff who are always delighted to help find what you need. You can also skip the queue and pre-order your books online to collect at the Festival, or have them delivered straight to your door.

Whether you’re looking to add to your own library, buy a gift for loved ones, or collect autographs from your favourite authors

— the Library Shop at Brisbane Writers Festival has literature lovers covered.

The Library Shop is the official bookseller of Brisbane Writers Festival.

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SLQ’s Library Shop is the home of Queensland’s great stories.

* Ticketholders will receive a discount code in the ticket purchase confirmation email. 20% off is valid online only until midnight Sunday 3 September AEST.

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P U B L I C T R A N S P O R TBUS: The Cultural Centre busway station is a 5-10 minute walk away from State Library of Queensland. There is also a bus stop located on Stanley Place at the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art.

TRAIN: South Brisbane train station located on the corner of Melbourne and Grey Street is a 5-10 minute walk away.

CITY CAT: The CityCat and City Ferry terminals are located at South Bank 1 CityCat terminal, 10-15 minutes away.

Visit translink.com.au or call 13 12 30 for information on fares, timetables, and stops.

Getting to the Festival

For more information

including venue locations, visit

uplit.com.au

P A R K I N GPaid parking is available throughout the Cultural Precinct: The Parklands, South Bank; Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre; QAG Theatre/Queensland Museum car park, the Stanley Place car park; Queensland Performing Arts Centre car park.

All Cultural Precinct car parks, including the Stanley Place car park beneath the State Library building, are managed by Arts Queensland. There is also a temporary set-down space at Stanley Place.

W A L K I N GThe Cultural Precinct is a short walk from Brisbane’s CBD via Victoria Bridge, Kurilpa Bridge or the William Jolly (Grey Street) Bridge.

B W F I N Y O U R S U B U R BFor a full list of locations of BWF events held at Brisbane and Logan City Council libraries visit uplit.com.au.

V O L U N T E E R SHave a question? Looking for an event? Our volunteers are waiting to help. Look out for their official Festival t-shirts.

A C C E S S I B I L I T YFor patrons who require special seating, access or assistance please contact BWF in advance on 07 3255 0254 or email info@uplit.com.au to make arrangements.

W H E E L C H A I R A C C E S SAll Cultural Precinct venues are wheelchair-accessible. Please let BWF know if you require any additional assistance by contacting info@uplit.com.au

Most of BWF’s events take place in and around the Cultural Precinct at State Library of Queensland and Queensland Art Gallery/Gallery of Modern Art.

The Cultural Precinct is located on Stanley Place, South Brisbane.

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Tickets and day passes for Brisbane Writers Festival are now available for you to create your own unique festival experience – mix and match to meet your favourites or try something new.

Tickets / How to book

D A Y P A S S

Attend up to 6 sessions in one day. Full: $75 Concession: $72 Festival Friend: $70

2 D A Y P A S S

Spending the weekend with us? Try a 2 Day Pass and attend up to 6 sessions per day for 2 days. Full: $149 Concession: $145 Festival Friend: $140

3 D A Y P A S S

Perfect for the ultimate literary lover spending Friday, Saturday and Sunday at BWF. Full: $199 Concession: $195 Festival Friend: $190

F E S T I V A L F R I E N D B U N D L E

Buy a 3 Day Pass and become a Festival Friend to receive discounted ticket prices to all our events, priority access to special events, a limited edition BWF tote bag and other special treats. Most importantly, you’ll be supporting the Festival you love. Festival Friend Bundle 3 Day Pass: $229

Please note: Booking fees may apply. A pass does not allow access to masterclasses, workshops, the Marion Taylor Opening Address, the Closing Address or other special events. Patrons are encouraged to register for events using their pass before 6 September, or risk sessions filling up. Only available while stocks last.

F E S T I V A L H I G H L I G H T SOur Festival Highlights include the Marion Taylor Opening Address, Closing Address, Literary Salon, and Lecture Series. Full: $35 Concession: $32 Festival Friend: $30

R U S H T I C K E T S

For a limited time during the Festival, tickets to select sessions will be available for just $12. Look for signs around the Festival, ask at the Box Office or look for #BWF17RUSH online.

S I N G L E S E S S I O N S

No time for a full day, but desperately want to hear from your favourite author? Single tickets are available for purchase.

Full: $20 Concession: $17 Festival Friend: $15

F R E E E V E N T S

While our free events are drop-in with no bookings required, register to ensure your place. Look for this symbol f in the description of the event.

H O W T O B O O K

Online: uplit.com.au By phone: 07 3255 0254 from 10am – 4pm Monday to FridayIn person: BWF’s Box Office will be open one hour prior to the first event each day of the Festival.

Terms and Conditions: UPLIT reserves the right to alter the program and artists and to cancel sessions where necessary. No refunds or exchanges are possible once bookings are complete and payment received unless the Festival has cancelled your session. Program details are correct at time of printing. Proof of concession may be required when booking and at your event. Full terms and conditions available at uplit.com.au.

A limited number of day passes are available, so be sure to purchase yours quickly, and log on at uplit.com.au to register for your chosen events.

All the details on how to buy and use your pass are at uplit.com.au.

Brisbane Writers Festival is proudly supported byP R I N C I P A L P A R T N E R

H O M E O F B R I S B A N E W R I T E R S F E S T I V A L

G O V E R N M E N T P A R T N E R S

C U L T U R A L P A R T N E R S

M E D I A P A R T N E R S

M A R K E T I N G P A R T N E R S

H O S P I T A L I T Y P A R T N E R S B E V E R A G E P A R T N E R

S U P P O R T I N G P A R T N E R S

UPLIT acknowledges the generous support of our donors, with special thanks to the Taylor family.

P R O G R A M P A R T N E R S

Australian Society of Authors, Griffith Review, Indigenous Literacy Foundation, Logan City Council, Queensland Poetry Festival, Queensland Writers Centre, A Spectrum Connected, The Walkley Foundation, The Wheeler Centre

P R O V I D I N G P A R T N E R S

Bigfish Digital Design & Creative Agency, Dendy Cinemas, The Dome Company, Endeavour Foundation, Government of Canada, Grassroots IT, Pixel Line, Reverse Garbage Queensland

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UPLIT team & BoardFestival

Friends U P L I T T E A M

Zoe Pollock Artistic Director & CEO

Tanya Reason General Manager

Emily Kinny Development Manager

Edwin Parra Development Coordinator

Bill Hazard Head of Production

Lara Shprem Adult Programs Coordinator

Ella Peile Children and Young Adult Programs Coordinator

Cassandra Ramsay Marketing Manager

Cinnamon Watson Publicist

Meg Vann Volunteer Coordinator

Amanda Lee Grants Writer

Mark Bahnisch Research Coordinator

U P L I T B O A R D

Dominic McGann Chair

Penny Shield Treasurer

Paul FairweatherKirsty GrahamAlasdair JeffreySteve Minon

A N G E L ’ S P A L A C E A D V I S O R Y B O A R D

Sandra Phillips Chair

Paul FairweatherAmanda HaymanCheryl LeavyFiona Taylor

Embrace everything the Brisbane Writers Festival has to offer with this new membership opportunity to pledge your support and reap big rewards. Our Festival Friends can access discounted tickets and special offers from UPLIT partners and will receive this year’s signature BWF tote to carry all the event essentials.

Visit our website for more information and to find out about all the ways to support the Festival you know and love.

Join today and save!

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The University of Queensland shares UPLIT’s commitment to deliver high-calibre, transformative cultural experiences that create change in people’s lives.

Our outstanding students, staff and alumni contribute to the Festival program by sharing their perspectives and expertise across a range of festival conversations and debate.

Through their art, they embolden societies by creating and sharing new ideas, and empower people with new ways of viewing the world.

You can find the events UQ supports by looking for this key throughout the program.

Professor Iain Watson Deputy Vice-Chancellor (External Engagement)

A message from our principal partner

T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F Q U E E N S L A N D

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Author index

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Alex Adsett 17

Michael Aird 9, 12

Amani Al-Khatahtbeh 14, 20, 22

Daniel Angus 15

Venero Armanno 10, 17

Sallyanne Atkinson 10, 20

Steve Austin 9, 21, 22

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Timmah Ball 12, 20, 21

Jesse Ball 6, 8, 9, 15

Nir Baram 8, 11, 14

Paul Barclay 11, 12, 17

Rashmii Bell 7, 20

John Birmingham 8, 9, 16, 22

Lech Blaine 6

Candy Bowers 15, 20

Rutger Bregman 8, 14, 17, 21

Clair Brown 7, 12, 13, 17

Phil Brown 8, 11

Quentin Bryce 17

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Meg Caddy 26

Felicity Caldwell 12

Nicholas Carah 22

Susan Carland 7, 8, 14

Stephen Carleton 13

David Carter 21

Melanie Cheng 13, 20

Wai Chim 8

Claire Christian 26

Lucy Clark 13, 17

David Cohen 8

Claire Coleman 8, 13

Natalie Collie 22

Debra Cooper 24

Martin Crotty 16

Desmond Crump 15, 20

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Paul Daley 11

Carol Davidson 12

Kerrie Davies 16, 20, 22, 25

Lisa Dempster 7, 14

Robert Dessaix 9

Frank Dikotter 16, 21

Ben Doherty 13

Alec Doomadgee 7, 14, 15, 20

Robert Drewe 16, 22, 25

Tim Dunlop 17, 22

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Jill Eddington 9, 15, 22

Reni Eddo-Lodge 8, 15, 20, 22

Patricia Edgar 9, 20, 22, 25

Don Edgar 9, 20, 22, 25

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Richard Fidler 12

Gethin Fisher 21

Susan Forde 11, 15

Catherine Fox 10, 12

Kimberley Freeman 17, 20, 22

Antony Funnell 16

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Amanda Gearing 17

Nikki Gemmell 8, 9, 24

Sam George-Allen 21

Kári Gíslason 10

Richard Glover 12, 14, 22

Dennis Glover 8, 13, 22

Vanessa Gordon 7

Carroll Go-Sam 12

Caroline Graham 22

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Clive Hamilton 12, 15, 17

Alex Haslam 12

Ashley Hay 10, 13, 17

Amanda Hayman 15

Jerath Head 21

Susan Hetherington 8

Kelly Higgins-Devine 10

Ben Hobson 8, 9, 10

Gordon Hookey 8, 16

Rebecca Huntley 8

Jane Hutcheon 8, 15, 17, 21

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Anosh Irani 12, 15, 20, 21

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Greg Jericho 13

Susan Johnson 6, 9, 22

Chris Johnston 11, 12, 25

Rosie Jones 12, 15, 25

Debra Jopson 8, 12, 14

Mireille Juchau 6, 8, 17, 24

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Sarah Kanake 15

Sarah Kanowski 9, 20, 21

Amie Kaufman 26

Krissy Kneen 9, 12, 15, 17

Julie Koh 13, 16, 17

Jay Kristoff 26

Kevin Kwan 9, 13, 16, 22

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Catherine Lacey 8, 9, 13, 15, 22

Steven Lang 8, 15, 24

Benjamin Law 13, 14, 16, 20

Bronwyn Lea 9, 15

Cheryl Leavy 15

Bri Lee 12, 21

Min Jin Lee 8, 12, 14, 20

Rebecca Levingston 14

Adrian Levy 13, 14, 20, 21

Maria Lewis 9, 22, 26

Melissa Lucashenko 13, 15

Nakkiah Lui 13

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Bec Mac 12, 13

Nancy MacLean 8, 10, 11, 15, 21

Kyo Maclear 12, 21, 22

Charles Massy 12, 17, 22, 25

Vicki McDonald 22

Mark McKenna 7, 9, 20, 25

Catherine McKinnon 10, 17, 24

Paul Memmott 12

Courtney Sina Meredith 13, 20

Kate Mildenhall 6, 10, 13

Mark Moran 17

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Rhianna Patrick 11

Luke Pearson 8, 11

James Phelan 12, 23

Sandra Phillips 8, 9, 13, 15, 20

Peter Polites 13, 15, 20

Nigel Powell 6

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Tala Raassi 12, 14, 24

Shamara Ransirini 20

Graham Readfearn 12

Ella Rubeli 8

Emma Rusher 15

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John Safran 9, 11, 25

Michael Sala 15, 20

Sarah Schmidt 10, 12, 15, 23, 25

Julianne Schultz 6, 15

Emily Sexton 20, 22

Rebecca Shaw 20, 22

Mariano Sigman 12, 22

Courtney Sina Meredith 20

Rebecca Sparrow 12

Jeff Sparrow 8, 15

Peter Spearritt 7

Tracey Spicer 10, 12, 23

Andrew Stafford 6

Kimberley Starr 26

Margaret Stephenson 17

Sam Strong 13

Nike Sulway 9, 24

Anne Summers 8, 12, 17

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Cheryl Taylor 9

Lenore Taylor 15

Rebe Taylor 7, 9, 16, 25

Annie Te Whiu 20

Anne Tiernan 8, 13, 21

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Cathy Van Extel 14

Bill von Hippel 12, 20

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Charlie Ward 7, 17

Sam Watson 17

Don Watson 11, 15, 22, 24

Frances Whiting 13, 16

Paul Williams 11

Suzy Wilson 22

Yen-Rong Wong 13

Alexis Wright 9, 13, 16, 20

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Craig Zonca 10

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