• stimulating sessions with Tim Winton [sold out], Alexis Wright, Pip Williams, Tony Birch, Candice Fox, Louise Milligan, Rosie Batty, Bruce Pascoe, and Josh Bornstein, among many other writers

• a hugely fun night out with authors and funny women Judith Lucy and Kaz Cooke [sold out]

• droolworthy sessions for foodies: Attica Melbourne's Ben Shewry [sold out] in conversation with Myf Warhurst over canapes made by TARRA; a two-course meal at 360Q with Tony Tan, made from recipes in his new cookbook; and sweet treats by Willow Tree Cafe with sparkling wine by Scotchmans Hill with Nat Paull of Beatrix Bakes

• an energising workshop on writing True Crime with Mark Dapin

• an insightful conversation about getting published with Nina Kenwood, Stuart Rosson, and Jane Tara

• a memorable evening of storytelling and live music with the Stereo Stories band and literary guests Claire Hooper, Thomas Mayo, Jock Serong, Jayne Tuttle, and Christian White

• a guided literary walk around Queenscliff taking in sites related to Henry Handel Richardson, Kerry Greenwood and others

• and a unique community-wide book swap in which you leave a book by your letterbox and walk around your neighbourhood to find a new read—

 Plus much, much more!

So gather your book club, summon your friends, plan weekend retreats, plot your favourite author meet-and-greets, and get ready for a memorable literary festival in the heart of coastal Queenscliff!

NOTE: all sessions are at Queenscliff Town Hall unless otherwise indicated. All events (including dates, times and guests) are subject to change. All sessions are of one hour duration unless specified.