Closing the Festival on Sunday 8 September will be the Local Author Long, celebrating the writing journeys of some of the Festival’s Featured Local Authors.
Over lunch, the following authors will discuss their diverse genres, careers, and connections to the Whitsundays:
• RACHEL ARMSTRONG award winning North Queensland contemporary romantic fiction author.
• LORIE BRINK Townsville local and writes action-adventure books, with her debut novel to be launched at the festival.
• HARRY COLFER a critical care paramedic who has published a murder-mystery, two action-adventure thrillers, and a collection of short stories.
• A.L. TIPPETT wrote her first novel at twelve and now writes urban fantasy novels, with one featuring Bowen’s Big Mango.
• MONIQUE VAN TULDER is a Shute Harbour resident lifestyle and travel writer, telling the stories of women doing inspiring things, in fascinating places.
“We have fourteen local authors joining the festival, each with their own amazing, distinct creative talents. We can’t wait for Festival attendees to meet them and discover their stories,” said Karen.
During the Festival, attendees can meet all the Featured Local Authors, including Sandy Clark, Richard Evans, Melinda Louise Hutchings, Karen Jacobsen, Jo Nightingale, Glynda Joy Parfitt, Bec Russell, Joab Russo, and Peter Utber.
This event is supported by Bendigo Community Bank Cannonvale-Proserpine and the Regional Arts Development Fund (a partnership between Queensland Government and Whitsunday Regional Council).
WHAT: Local Author Long Lunch
WHEN: 12:30pm-2:30pm Sunday 8 September 2024
WHERE: Whitsunday Marine Club, Cannonvale
REGISTRATION: Standard $109 and Concession $89 includes light lunch and two drink vouchers, and a cash bar from www.whitsundayswriters.com
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