Write Around the Murray

Interview with Aimee Chan, writer, by Jocelyn Ceccanti for Write Around the Murray 2020. This interview was first aired on Monday 7 September on Indigo FM ahead of Aimee's appearance on the Somebody's Story panel and her exhibition My Grandma Is 100 at WAM in Albury.

Special thanks to Indigo FM for the recording.

Interview with Alyson Evans, director, by Jocelyn Ceccanti for Write Around the Murray 2020. This interview was first aired on Friday 4 September on Indigo FM ahead of Alyson's appearance on the Somebody's Story panel and launch of her storytelling project The Neighbourhood at WAM in Albury.

Special thanks to Indigo FM for the recording.

Interview with Nick Gadd, author of Death of a Typographer, by Jocelyn Ceccanti for Write Around the Murray 2020. This interview was first aired on Friday 4 September on Indigo FM ahead of Nick's appearance on the Criminal Types panel at WAM in Albury. 

Special thanks to Indigo FM for the recording. 

Short Stories was part of the Write Around the Murray program for 2020.

Kate Rotherham and Lucy Treloar discuss the art of short story writing, what they love and what tips they have for aspiring writers. Listen below or click  here to watch the video and view their recommended reading list.

Recorded 28/05/2020

Write Around the Murray is an annual literary-based festival held in Albury. It brings together some of Australia’s best authors and storytellers in a welcoming and relaxed environment. The diverse program includes author talks and workshops, art exhibitions, a poetry slam, writing competitions, WAM4Kids family events, and always an element of surprise.

Many events are free or low cost and provide a unique opportunity for rural communities from NE Victoria, the Southern Riverina and beyond to not only listen to their favourite authors, storytellers and illustrators, but also to meet, greet and talk to them.

Regular presenter Jason Steger describes the festival as “small and perfectly formed”. Past guests include Isobelle Carmody, Tim Flannery, Graeme Base, Benjamin Law, Graeme Simsion, Alison Lester and Jackie French.

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Inclusion Zone was part of the Write Around the Murray program for 2019.

Ben Doherty, Alice Pung, Arnold Zable and Amal Awad discuss racism, identity and belonging in Australia; the need to move beyond tokenism in our embrace of our diversity; and what it means to be a good human.

Recorded: 13/09/2019

Write Around the Murray is an annual literary-based festival held in Albury. It brings together some of Australia’s best authors and storytellers in a welcoming and relaxed environment. The diverse program includes author talks and workshops, art exhibitions, a poetry slam, writing competitions, WAM4Kids family events, and always an element of surprise.

Many events are free or low cost and provide a unique opportunity for rural communities from NE Victoria, the Southern Riverina and beyond to not only listen to their favourite authors, storytellers and illustrators, but also to meet, greet and talk to them.

Regular presenter Jason Steger describes the festival as “small and perfectly formed”. Past guests include Isobelle Carmody, Tim Flannery, Graeme Base, Benjamin Law, Graeme Simsion, Alison Lester and Jackie French.

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The Thrill Of Crime was part of the Write Around the Murray program for 2019.

Andy Muir, Christian White and Richard Anderson talk to Marg Hickey about their latest novels while discussing our insatiable fascination with the crime-thriller genre.

Recorded 15/09/2019

Write Around the Murray is an annual literary-based festival held in Albury. It brings together some of Australia’s best authors and storytellers in a welcoming and relaxed environment. The diverse program includes author talks and workshops, art exhibitions, a poetry slam, writing competitions, WAM4Kids family events, and always an element of surprise.

Many events are free or low cost and provide a unique opportunity for rural communities from NE Victoria, the Southern Riverina and beyond to not only listen to their favourite authors, storytellers and illustrators, but also to meet, greet and talk to them.

Regular presenter Jason Steger describes the festival as “small and perfectly formed”. Past guests include Isobelle Carmody, Tim Flannery, Graeme Base, Benjamin Law, Graeme Simsion, Alison Lester and Jackie French.

If you enjoyed this podcast please subscribe, give Write Around the Murray a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

Inside Publishing was part of the Write Around the Murray program for 2019.

Get an insider’s look into the world of book publishing with Elissa Baillie of Simon & Schuster, Coco McGrath from Affirm Press and Jacqueline Kent, author of A Certain Style: Beatrice Davis, a Literary Life. Chaired by Jane McCredie. Event sponsored by Writing NSW.

Recorded 13/09/2019

Write Around the Murray is an annual literary-based festival held in Albury. It brings together some of Australia’s best authors and storytellers in a welcoming and relaxed environment. The diverse program includes author talks and workshops, art exhibitions, a poetry slam, writing competitions, WAM4Kids family events, and always an element of surprise.

Many events are free or low cost and provide a unique opportunity for rural communities from NE Victoria, the Southern Riverina and beyond to not only listen to their favourite authors, storytellers and illustrators, but also to meet, greet and talk to them.

Regular presenter Jason Steger describes the festival as “small and perfectly formed”. Past guests include Isobelle Carmody, Tim Flannery, Graeme Base, Benjamin Law, Graeme Simsion, Alison Lester and Jackie French.

If you enjoyed this podcast please subscribe, give Write Around the Murray a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

The Fragments was part of the Write Around the Murray program for 2019.

Jason Steger chats with Toni Jordan about her novel The Fragments, set in 1930s New York and 1980s Brisbane.

Recorded 15/09/2019

Write Around the Murray is an annual literary-based festival held in Albury. It brings together some of Australia’s best authors and storytellers in a welcoming and relaxed environment. The diverse program includes author talks and workshops, art exhibitions, a poetry slam, writing competitions, WAM4Kids family events, and always an element of surprise.

Many events are free or low cost and provide a unique opportunity for rural communities from NE Victoria, the Southern Riverina and beyond to not only listen to their favourite authors, storytellers and illustrators, but also to meet, greet and talk to them.

Regular presenter Jason Steger describes the festival as “small and perfectly formed”. Past guests include Isobelle Carmody, Tim Flannery, Graeme Base, Benjamin Law, Graeme Simsion, Alison Lester and Jackie French.

If you enjoyed this podcast please subscribe, give Write Around the Murray a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

Languages Of Immortality was part of the Write Around the Murray program for 2018.

Wiradjuri language experts and advocates Ruth Davys, Dr Pettina Love, Geoff Anderson and Professor Ghil’ad Zuckermann speak with Sally Warhaft about the significance of language preservation and the impact of language decline on identity and shared cultural knowledge. Presented by the Murray Art Museum Albury.

Recorded 06/09/2018

Write Around the Murray is an annual literary-based festival held in Albury. It brings together some of Australia’s best authors and storytellers in a welcoming and relaxed environment. The diverse program includes author talks and workshops, art exhibitions, a poetry slam, writing competitions, WAM4Kids family events, and always an element of surprise.

Many events are free or low cost and provide a unique opportunity for rural communities from NE Victoria, the Southern Riverina and beyond to not only listen to their favourite authors, storytellers and illustrators, but also to meet, greet and talk to them.

Regular presenter Jason Steger describes the festival as “small and perfectly formed”. Past guests include Isobelle Carmody, Tim Flannery, Graeme Base, Benjamin Law, Graeme Simsion, Alison Lester and Jackie French.

If you enjoyed this podcast please subscribe, give Write Around the Murray a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.

Finding Words was part of the Write Around the Murray program for 2018.

Caroline Baum and Jessie Cole talk to Ailsa Piper about family, forgiveness and the importance of writing to understanding their lives and losses.

Recorded 09/09/2018

Write Around the Murray is an annual literary-based festival held in Albury. It brings together some of Australia’s best authors and storytellers in a welcoming and relaxed environment. The diverse program includes author talks and workshops, art exhibitions, a poetry slam, writing competitions, WAM4Kids family events, and always an element of surprise.

Many events are free or low cost and provide a unique opportunity for rural communities from NE Victoria, the Southern Riverina and beyond to not only listen to their favourite authors, storytellers and illustrators, but also to meet, greet and talk to them.

Regular presenter Jason Steger describes the festival as “small and perfectly formed”. Past guests include Isobelle Carmody, Tim Flannery, Graeme Base, Benjamin Law, Graeme Simsion, Alison Lester and Jackie French.

If you enjoyed this podcast please subscribe, give Write Around the Murray a 5 star rating and share it with your friends.