Brisbane Writer's Festival

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The 11th Brisbane Writers Festival is on from 12-16 September and will host up to 300 writers from around the world and our own backyard. The driving theme for this year’s festival is how the globe directly impacts the written word and there’s a powerhouse of commanding voices to inspire everyone, including Palestinian al-Qa’ida expert, a British food-freedom fighter, a Canadian Chaucerian rapper, and a Swedish magician turned vampire-chaser.



Be inspired by renowned speculative fiction authors, storyboard artists and concept illustrators coming to town, including Kevin J Anderson (Dune series and the holder of the Guinness Book of Records record for biggest single booksigning ever!), Rebecca Moesta (Star Wars and Buffy), David Russell (Enchanters and exhibition of his storyboards), Emily Rodda (world launch of her new series The Key to Rondo), John Ajvide Lindqvist (Swedish vampires), Michael White (Equinox and Galileo Antichrist) along with Louise Cusack, Marianne de Pierres (with a new book and series, Dark Space), Kim Wilkins and Jason Nahrung.



Kevin J Anderson is also conducting two workshops as part of our workshop and masterclass program. A rare chance with one of the world's greats!



BWF moves to the State Library of Queensland this year, consolidating its profile as Queensland’s premier literary event. The edgy evening program continues at The Brisbane Powerhouse and features Star Wars, Manga, graphic novels, erotica, vampires, poetry slam-offs and the wonderfully unpredictable Chaser interviews.



Visit www.brisbanewritersfestival.com.au to find out more or pick up a program from Pulp Fiction.





BWF EVENTS – SPECULATIVE FICTION


Star Wars: In a Galaxy Far, Far Away
Best-selling authors Kevin J Anderson and Rebecca Moesta have written many of the Star Wars books. David Russell is a storyboard artist and concept illustrator whose credits include Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. Chaired by Emily Phillip. Thursday 13 September 7.00pm-8.00pm. Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse. Bookings essential. Tickets $12/$10 at Powertix.



Fantastic Realms, Distant Planets
Louise Cusack, Marianne de Pierres and Rebecca Moesta, chaired by Gary Crew. Saturday 15 September 10.00am-11.00am. SLQ Auditorium 2. FREE EVENT. Presented by The University of the Sunshine Coast.



Launch: Enchanters
By David Russell. Launched by Michael Jacobsen. Saturday 15 September 2.00pm-3.00pm. SLQ Auditorium 2. FREE EVENT.



The Saga of the Seven Suns
Kevin J Anderson, chaired by Kate Eltham. Saturday 15 September 11.20am-12.20pm. SLQ The Edge. Bookings essential. Tickets $10/$8 from qtix.



Launch: Key to Rondo

By Emily Rodda. Launched by the Lord Mayor of Brisbane Campbell Newman. The new series from Emily Rodda, one of Australia’s most successful and versatile writers, and winner of the Children’s Book council of Australia book of the year for a record five times. Saturday 15 September 3.20pm-4.20pm. SLQ The Edge. Bookings essential. Tickets $10/$8 from qtix.



Through a Glass Darkly
John Ajvide Lindqvist, Michael White and Kim Wilkins explore the dark realms of fantasy and reality, from Swedish vampires to Isaac Newton and the occult, chaired by Ron Serdiuk. Saturday 15 September 4.40pm-5.40pm. SLQ The Edge. Bookings essential. Tickets $10/$8 from qtix.



The Worlds of Dune and Beyond

Kevin J Anderson, chaired by Marianne De Pierres. Saturday 15 September 7.00pm-8.00pm. Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse. Bookings essential. Tickets $12/$10 from Powertix.



The Call for Blood

John Ajvide Lindqvist, Rebecca Moesta and Jason Nahrung, chaired by Craig Bolland. Saturday 15 September 8.15pm-9.15pm. Visy Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse. Bookings essential. Tickets $12/$10 from Powertix. Presented by the Queensland University of Technology.



Let the Right One In: A Literary, Vampire, Love Story
John Ajvide Lindqvist in conversation with Venero Armanno. Sunday 16 September 11.20am-12.20pm. SLQ Auditorium 1. Bookings essential. Tickets $10/$8 from qtix.



WORKSHOP: Things I Wish Some Pro Had Told Me When I Was Just Starting Out
With Kevin J Anderson (Dune and The Saga of Seven Suns) and Rebecca Moesta (Crystal Doors trilogy). Two international bestselling authors present no-nonsense advice on becoming a professional author, working in the publishing world, understanding contracts, avoiding the slush pile, and what to do after a story has sold. Wednesday 12 September 2.00pm-5.00pm. SLQ Auditorium 2. Bookings essential. Tickets $60/$50 from qtix. Presented by BookPal.



WORKSHOP: How to Increase Your Writing Productivity

With Kevin J Anderson (Dune and The Saga of Seven Suns). Families, personal lives, jobs, exercise, correspondence, TV, mobile phones, Blackberries, MySpace all mean less time for writing. How does an aspiring author find the time to write and make the most of that time? Tips to help writers keep going and squeeze a few more words out each time they write. Saturday 15 September 1.30pm-3.30pm. SLQ Meeting Room 1.B. Bookings essential (maximum 30). Tickets $60/$50 from qtix.