Festival Guests Festival Information Sponsors Amanda Anastasi is an award-winning poet writer of the The Treehouse series and the in Residence at Melbourne University, Janet How to Book Festival Venues Major Partners Williamstown Literary whose work ranges from the introspective to BUM trilogy. Clarke Hall. willy All events held on Saturday 13 June the socio-political. Gideon Haigh has been an independent Susan Pyke teaches with the University of For detailed descriptions of sessions, David Astle is the Dictionary Guy on Letters journalist for almost 30 years. Melbourne, and her poetry, short stories and presenters and to book tickets, visit and Sunday 14 June are located at

either the Williamstown Town Hall www.willylitfest.org.au or phone the ( and Numbers (SBS) and well-known crossword John Harms is a writer, publisher, broadcaster associative essays have appeared in various Festival lit compiler. and historian who appears on Offsiders (ABC) journals. Box Office on 9932 4074. or the Williamstown Library. ‘’ Kate Atkinson is an actor and one of the and runs footyalmanac.com.au Jane Rawson was formerly the Environment Book before midnight, Sunday 24 May Both are located at 104 Ferguson original founders of Actors for Refugees. & Energy Editor for news website, The Catherine Harris is an award-winning writer 2015 for special early bird pricing. Street, Williamstown. Please check 13 and 14 June 2015 fest Matt Blackwood has won multiple awards for and author of The Family Men. Conversation. She is the author of the novel, A Wrong Turn at the Office of Unmade Lists. your ticket for room details. his published fiction and non-fiction stories. Leigh Hobbs is an artist and author best known Phone bookings and online ticket sales Anne Buist is an author, Chair of Women’s for his children’s book characters Old Tom, Hannie Rayson is a playwright and screenwriter close at 2.00pm on Friday 12 June 2015. Pre-Event Venues Mental Health at the University of Melbourne Horrible Harriet, and Mr Chicken. whose works have been performed around Swimming in Words Australia and internationally. After this time, tickets can be purchased The Willy Lit Fest pre-events are held Festival Bookseller and experienced clinical psychiatrist. Sandy Jeffs is an award-winning writer who has at the festival. Anson Cameron is the author of six highly published both poetry and memoir. Kate Richards is a writer of fiction, narrative in different locations - Homegrown acclaimed novels and two prize-winning nonfiction and poetry, and holds a medical In person bookings can be made on Hobsons Bay will be held at the Dmetri Kakmi is a writer, book editor, essayist, degree with honours. Session Sponsors collections of short stories. reviewer and radio broadcaster. a number of days leading up to the Williamstown Library, Hidden Sally Rippin has had more than fifty children’s Stitches, Silent Chords will be held at Steven Carroll is the author of nine novels Dr Stuart Kells is an antiquarian bookseller, festival at the Hobsons Bay Tickets including the 2008 Miles Franklin Award winner, books published, including the renowned Billie The Chapel at Ragusa, and Swimming author and bibliophile. B Brown and Hey Jack! series. Box Office at Williamstown Town The Time We Have Taken, and A World of Other Hall. Please call 9932 4074 or visit the in Ink will take place at Seaworks. See People, for which he won the Prime Minister’s Jackie Kerin is a passionate and tireless Tracey Rolfe is a freelance writer and editor inside program for more details. Literary Award. promoter of traditional oral storytelling. who teaches in Professional Writing and Editing website (www.willylitfest.org.au) for details. Barrie Cassidy is a leading political Michael Kitson is an academic and bookseller at Victoria University. About commentator, author and host of Insiders at the Sun Bookshop. John Romeril has been a working playwright Tickets can be purchased on the day, The Williamstown Literary Festival is (ABC). Kate Lawrence is a storyteller with a since 1968, and recently co-wrote the award- however we recommend pre-booking Sherryl Clark has had more than 60 books background in community development, law winning Jack Charles v. The Crown. celebrating its twelfth year and is the and disaster recovery. as sessions sell out quickly. Tickets biggest literary festival in the western published and teaches creative writing at Harry Saddler was the joint winner of the are available for sale and collection Victoria University TAFE. Bruno Lettieri is formerly of Rotunda in the Melbourne Writers Festival “Blog-to-Book suburbs of Melbourne. West and was a literacy teacher at Victoria Challenge”, resulting in his first non-fiction from 8.30am Saturday 13 June at the David Day is an Australian historian and Williamstown Town Hall. The broad theme of the festival in biographer who has written nearly twenty University, and is now freelancing. book, Not Birdwatching: reflections on noticing animals. 2015 is “Swimming in Words”, which books, including prize winning biographies of Joel McKerrow is a performance poet based in Booking fees may apply and ticket explores ideas around the wonderful several prime ministers. Melbourne. Claire Saxby writes fiction, non-fiction and prices include GST. All sessions must poetry for children. bounty of books, journals, zines and Sarah Depasquale is a musician, teacher and Belinda McClory is an Australian film, television be booked and entry is dependent on websites; words and writing of all librarian and has toured extensively with The and stage actress. Jeremy Scott had open-heart surgery as a child having a ticket. We cannot guarantee Tea Rose Duo. and recently cycled around the planet, because kinds being produced in Australia and Lily Mae Martin is an artist, mother, and entry without a valid ticket. All bookings more locally, in Melbourne’s west. Alexis Drevikovsky writes to find answers and nomad. he could. are final and no refunds or exchanges Coordinated entirely by a group of runs to prove people wrong, and works in the John Marsden is an Australian writer, teacher Jock Serong is the editor of Great Ocean will be given. arts sector. and school principal who has won every major Quarterly. His first novel Quota was published passionate volunteers, the 2015 Point Gellibrand Rotary Club Claire Dunn is the author of My Year Without writing award in Australia for young people’s in 2014. Willy Lit Fest promises to have you Matches, and a freelance journalist. fiction. His first novel for adults is titled South Majid Shokor is an award-winning Iraqi Access swimming in words! Williamstown Rotary Club Anna Fern crosses between spoken word and Of Darkness. Australian actor. Both Williamstown Town Hall and sound poetry, and loves plucking sounds from Vin Maskell is a Williamstown writer and editor Lessa Siegele is a Life Member of Quilters Williamstown Library are wheelchair Festival Patrons unlikely objects. of Stereo Stories and Scoreboard Pressure. Guild of South Australia Inc. and was presented Friends of Williamstown accessible. Please ask a volunteer Founding Patron: Joan Kirner AM Shayne Francis is an actor, mother, insatiable Paul Mitchell is a Melbourne-based poet, with the 2007 Rajah Award for Outstanding for assistance if you require help in and Newport Libraries reader and Melbourne manager of the fiction writer and journalist. Contribution to Australian Quilting. reaching a venue, or if you require Patron: Terry Bracks AM Footpath Library. Rhys Muldoon is an Australian actor, writer and Rochelle Siemienowicz holds a PhD in particular seating for hearing or access Joshua Funder is the author of Watson’s Pier, director who has worked extensively in film, Australian cinema, and is a writer, film critic and requirements. Festival Committee Storytelling a novel which challenges our understanding of television, theatre and radio. editor. Her first book is Fallen - a memoir about Australia President: Angela Altair Victoria Gallipoli. Rod Mullinar is a prominent British Australian sex, religion and marrying too young. Large print programs are available. Enza Gandolfo is the author of the 2009 novel actor, noted for his roles on Australian Graeme Simsion is the international best-selling Simply email a request to info@ Executive Officer: Tracy Margieson Swimming, and a lecturer in professional television. author of The Rosie Project and The Rosie Effect. willylitfest.org.au Members: Loraine Callow, Brian Ada Cambridge Prizes writing at Victoria University. Matthew Naqvi is a writer, editor, writing group Alicia Sometimes is an Australian writer, poet, Christopher, Lowen Clarke, Lis Alice Garner is a performer, author, historian facilitator, filmmaker and television host. broadcaster, and musician. Getting There Grove, Barbara Hughes, Sue Martin, and teacher who co-founded Actors for Lucia Nardo has published non-fiction, Rebecca Spalding is a ukulele playing singer- Train: Take the Williamstown line to Chris Ringrose, Alison Standish, Refugees. magazine articles, and award-winning short songwriter, based in Melbourne. North Williamstown Station, and walk to John Webb and Carol Winfield. Helen Garner is a highly acclaimed and award- stories and screenplays. Graeme Sparkes is a writer who teaches English 104 Ferguson Street. winning Australian novelist, short-story writer, Paddy O’Reilly is the author of three novels, a to young adult refugees and migrants. Special Thanks screenwriter and journalist. collection of award-winning short stories, and Randall Stephens is a performance poet who Bus: SITA Coaches Community Supporters Anna George has worked in law, film and a novella. cycles and writes about it, and travelling and Route 471 Williamstown <> Sunshine or Maria Haughey, Michelle and Roger television, and has written feature film scripts. some other stuff. Route 472 Williamstown <> Moonee Ponds. Holloway, Dmetri Kakmi, and Vin Favel Parrettis a Victorian based award winning Maskell. Lisa Gorton is a poet, essayist and fiction writer, writer. Her most recent novel has been long Claire Varley is a Melbourne writer whose Bike: There are bike and shared paths and winner of the Vincent Buckley Poetry Prize listed for the 2015 Miles Franklin Literary work has appeared in Australian Love Poems, throughout the western suburbs. 2008. Award. page seventeen, Sotto Magazine, and Seizure Donate Robert Gottis a children’s writer, a newspaper Robert Pascoe is Dean Laureate and Professor online. Her new novel The Bit In Between will be Ferry: A regular ferry service runs The Festival is run by a committee cartoonist and the author of the William Power of History in the College of Arts at Victoria published in August through Macmillan. between Southbank and Gem Pier, a 15 of passionate volunteers, and trilogy of crime-caper novels. His latest novel is University. Jen Watkins is an active community member of minute walk from the Town Hall. donations are used to support the The Port Fairy Murders. Richard Piper has had a long and impressive Williamstown, and is a singer, songwriter, writer, Parking: Street parking is available festival’s programming, logistics and Michael Green is a freelance journalist, career on the stage, and trained at London’s performer and educator. infrastructure. and writes about environmental, social and celebrated Central School of Speech and Alison Whan is the Engagement and around the Town Hall. community issues. Drama. Partnerships Coordinator and Director - Offset Donations over $2 are tax deductible. Proudly supported by Diana Greentree is a writer, actor and founder Rachel Power is a freelance writer, editor, artist Creative Arts Journal. Queries Donate securely online via www. Visit willylitfest.org.au of Greentree Drama School. and blogger, and Communications Coordinator Mark Wilson is a much loved, award-winning Volunteering and general enquiries: givenow.com.au/willylitfest for the Australian Education Union. author, storyteller, illustrator and artist. Andy Griffiths is one of Australia’s best loved [email protected] All details are correct at time of printing. children’s authors and the award-winning Alice Pung is an award winning writer and Artist Information is subject to change without notice. or phone 9932 4074. Saturday 13 June Sunday 14 June

9am to 10am: The Ada Cambridge Prizes and Official Festival Opening The Supper Room The Chamber Upstairs Studio Downstairs Studio Williamstown Library The Hub Join us in The Supper Room at Williamstown Town Hall for the announcement of the prestigious Ada Cambridge Prizes for Biographical Prose and Poetry, the announcement of our newest Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall competitions, The Young Adas, and the official opening of the Festival by our patron, Terry Bracks AM. Free event, all welcome. Please pre-book your free tickets to secure a seat. 10.30am to 11.30am 10.30am to 11.30am 10.30am to 11.30am 10.30am to 12.00pm 10.30am to 12.00pm 10.30am to 11.30am Stuart Kells: Antiquarian Books David Astle: Cluetopia My Name is Lizzie Flynn Sticky Stories - workshop one Bayside College Debate Andy Griffiths The Supper Room The Chamber Upstairs Studio Downstairs Studio Williamstown Library The Hub All tickets $5 Full $25 | Conc $22 | Early $20 Full $15 | Conc $12 | Early $10 Full $15 | Conc $12 | Early $10 Free event, bookings required Children $5 | Adults free Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Author and bibliophile Dr Join full-time word nerd David Join author Claire Saxby and Try your hand at Locative After a stellar debut in Go on a journey with children’s Stuart Kells will discuss what Astle and hunt down curious quilter Lessa Siegele to hear Literature with award-winning 2014, the debate is back! author, Andy Griffiths, 10.30am to 11.30am 10.30am to 11.30am 10.30am to 11.30am 10.30am to 12.30pm 10.30am to 11.15am 10.30am to 11.30am makes a book rare, desirable crosswords; the most dubious, about Claire’s new book, and writer and artist, Matt Do we need books in the through his wonderful world It Happened in a Holden Motherhood and Creativity Australian Love Stories True Tales, Told Live Story Time Draw with Leigh Hobbs and valuable. Participants can ground-breakers and head- the fascinating story of the Blackwood. Examine the 21st century? Do they have of creativity and story-telling. Full $20 | Conc $17 | Early $15 Full $20 | Conc $17 | Early $15 Full $15 | Conc $12 | Early $10 Full $25 | Conc $22 | Early $20 Free event, no bookings required Children $10 | Adults free bring along a book from their spinners. Proudly supported Rajah Quilt, which was made space around you, and create a place? The Year 12 and Andy will be signing books after Almost every Australian has Do women still feel that they Inkerman & Blunt and the Before there were books, Join Hobsons Bay Libraries for Back by popular demand, own collection for discussion by Friends of Williamstown by convict women on their a short story based on your Year 10 debating teams from his talk. Expected to sell out a Holden story. Hear Paddy have to choose between Willy Lit Fest invite you to there were storytellers. Led songs, stories and activities. author and artist Leigh Hobbs and appraisal. and Newport Libraries. journey to Australia in 1841. experience that is written Bayside College battle it out. quickly - bookings essential! O’Reilly, Anson Cameron, following their creative dreams a morning of velvety love by Kate Lawrence, True Tales, Story time encourages will show aspiring young 12.00pm to 1.00pm 12.00pm to 1.00pm 12.00pm to 1.00pm on Post-It notes and finally 12.00pm to 1.00pm 12.00pm to 1.00pm John Romeril and Gideon and having children? Rachel readings, featuring Susan Told Live will appeal to anyone imagination and a life-long artists ages six to 11 years how installed in the space. Sticky Haigh share their funny, Power, Lisa Gorton, Lily Pyke, Alexis Drevikovsky and who longs to develop their love of books and libraries. to create their own wonderful John Harms & Anson Cameron Hannie Rayson: Hello, Beautiful! La Mama Poetica @ WLF Stories fosters observation, Fatal Attraction: Loving Crime Kamishibai: Stories on a Bike brave, sad and sometimes Mae Martin and Sally Rippin Claire Varley. Prepare for lust, skills at finding and crafting Suitable for pre-school characters. Get inspired by Mr Full $15 | Conc $12 | Early $10 Full $25 | Conc $22 | Early $20 Full $15 | Conc $12 | Early $10 a sense of how other people Full $20 | Conc $17 | Early $15 Free event, all welcome ridiculous Holden tales. consider the “divided heart”. obsession, and betrayal. stories from their life. It is for children over two years of age. Chicken and Horrible Harriet! John Harms talks to Anson Hannie Rayson—writer, La Mama presented poetry interpret the same place, and Crime writing explores the Join Jackie Kerin for Kamishibai those who want to reflect Cameron about his brilliant mother, daughter, sister, for the first time in 1975. Now enhanced short form writing blackness of our souls, and - a form of storytelling 12.00pm to 1.00pm 12.00pm to 1.00pm 12.00pm to 1.00pm on their life; speak from the 10.30am to 12.45pm 12.00pm to 1.00pm new novel The Last Pulse. At wife, romantic, adventuress, curated by Amanda Anastasi, skills. Photos of the installation yet we can’t get enough of it. originating in Japan, where heart, rather than read; and once hilarious and insightful, parking-spot optimist—has La Mama Poetica features the will then be shared across Panel chair Jock Serong will storytellers told their stories Steven Carroll: Forever Young Bringing the Outside Inside Writing the Risqué Friends of Williamstown and Research for Your Book social media, for others to Full $20 | Conc $17 | Early $15 Full $15 | Conc $12 | Early $10 Full $15 | Conc $12 | Early $10 deliver their story in a way Newport Libraries Book Sale All tickets $5 it will bring you to tears (all spent a lifetime giving voice to best spoken word and poetry take Anna George, Anne Buist from the back of bicycles! Victoria types) and make you think. others... Now, she shines the on offer. With Anna Fern and connect with your writing. It’s and Robert Gott to the source Proudly supported by Winner of the Prime Michael Green, Jane Rawson, How risky is it to write from that moves and entertains. Pick up a pre-loved treasure Researching is University This workshop will help you Pop Up This is a must-see session. spotlight on her own stories. Paul Mitchell. quirky, fun, and rewarding. of human darkness. Storytelling Australia Victoria. Minister’s Literary Award and Harry Saddler and Claire Dunn life? Exposing real truths? at the Friends’ Book Sale. both a blessing Session the Miles Franklin Award, discuss our obsession with books How far do you go? Dmetri to find the stories from your Book sales are held on a and a curse. With 2.00pm to 3.00pm 2.00pm to 3.00pm 2.00pm to 3.00pm 2.00pm to 3.30pm All day Saturday and Sunday Steven is the acclaimed author that reconnect us to the wild. Kakmi talks with Rochelle lives, even when you think regular basis, and all funds so much information out of The World of Other People. Proudly supported by Hobsons Siemienowicz, author of you don’t have any, and are contributed toward there, how do you know John Marsden Actors for Refugees Mad for Journals Sticky Stories - workshop two The Willy Lit Fest Hub (Town Hall Ballroom) Steven Carroll discusses his Bay City Council as part of Our Fallen, about what it’s like to craft them into a satisfyingly library equipment, events and where to start? And, where to Full $20 | Conc $17 | Early $15 Full $15 | Conc $12 | Early $10 Full $20 | Conc $17 | Early $15 Full $15 | Conc $12 | Early $10 Services Stalls shaped piece for telling. latest novel, Forever Young. Place: Connected Green Healthy. write a revealing memoir. activities. stop? Sherryl Clark explains. Master storyteller and one of Alice Garner, Kate Atkinson, Get the how, what, when, Did you know Sticky Stories • Box Office (ticket • Victoria University Australia’s most popular fiction Majid Shokor, Rebecca Spalding where and why on writing for is based on a locative collection and purchases) • Hobsons Bay City Council 2.00pm to 3.00pm 2.00pm to 3.00pm 2.00pm to 3.00pm 2.00pm to 3.00pm 2.00pm to 3.00pm 2.00pm to 3.00pm authors, John Marsden, has and Diana Greentree reunite journals! Tips, tricks and advice literature project created by • Book and Paper: official • Hobsons Bay Libraries written 40+ books selling five for a one-off performance. from experts John Harms (The Matt Blackwood in 2013? David Day: Political Biographer Reimagining Gallipoli Alice Pung: Laurinda I Write. You Draw. Tales from the Flyway Victoria University Taster festival booksellers • Writers Victoria million copies worldwide. His Proudly supported by Hobsons Footy Almanac), Alison Whan Short stories were presented • Author signings - check • The Footpath Library Full $25 | Conc $22 | Early $20 Full $15 | Conc $12 | Early $10 Full $15 | Conc $12 | Early $10 Full $15 | Conc $12 | Early $10 Full $15 | Conc $12 | Early $10 Free event, bookings required new novel, South of Darkness, Bay City Council as part of (Offset Journal) and Jock Serong on Post-it notes in the places the full schedule on the • The 100 Story Building The renowned author of Joshua Funder, author of In this talk, much loved and Illustrator Mark Wilson joins Informative and enlightening, Come and enjoy a choice of is his first book for adults. Racism. It Stops With Me. (Great Ocean Quarterly). where these stories were day • Get Up Out West Menzies and Churchill at Watson’s Pier and great-grandson award-winning author Alice author Claire Saxby to discuss violinist Sarah Depasquale and four short writing workshops - 3.30pm to 5.30pm 3.30pm to 4.30pm 3.30pm to 4.30pm set. More than 30 stories • The Reading Corner; • CFA Point Cook War, John Curtin: A Life, and of Stan Watson, a hero of the Pung discusses her acclaimed the collaboration between storyteller and author Jackie speedy writing and questions were set across Melbourne’s proudly presented Chifley turns his astute eye Gallipoli evacuation, discusses the novel, Laurinda, and other writer and illustrator. During Kerin will take you on a journey answered - with Sherryl Clark, People’s Choice Awards The Footpath Library Catherine Harris: The Family Man fascinating streets and lanes, by Friends of the Pop-Up Readings to Paul Keating in his newest controversies of remembering works, as well as giving the hour, Claire will write a following the path of migratory Tracey Rolfe, Michael Kitson Free event, bookings required Full $15 | Conc $12 | Early $10 Full $15 | Conc $12 | Early $10 then photographed, posted Williamstown Botanic Writers and poets will biography. Proudly hosted and Gallipoli and how fiction can take insights into her creative story and Mark will explore shore birds along the East and Lucia Nardo. and retweeted widely on Gardens entertain you with readings supported by Tim Watts MP. us closer to the truth. processes. ideas to illustrate it. Asian Australasian Flyway. A much loved festival Back by popular demand, Catherine Harris’ The Family favourite, local writers from Shayne Francis brings together Men delves into the dark Twitter. Here is your chance Food and Drink from their published, or 3.30pm to 4.30pm 3.30pm to 4.30pm 3.30pm to 5.00pm 3.30pm to 4.30pm 3.30pm to 4.30pm 3.30pm to 5.00pm the western suburbs read much loved actors Richard Piper, underbelly of dysfunctional to write locative literature at • Coffee cart and snacks yet-to-be-published, works. a piece of poetry or prose Rhys Muldoon, Belinda McClory families and the larger the Willy Lit Fest and share it • Bar (operating evenings Check the website for full Barrie Cassidy: In Conversation Madness, Poetry and Memoir Joel McKerrow Versatility and Creativity Words on Wheels Treasure Mapping which they have written, and Rod Mullinar to share dysfunctional family of the with the world. only) schedule. Full $25 | Conc $22 | Early $20 Full $15 | Conc $12 | Early $10 Full $25 | Conc $22 | Early $20 All tickets $5 Victoria Full $15 | Conc $12 | Early $10 Full $25 | Conc $22 | Early $20 and the audience votes on writings that touched their lives. football “Club”. In conversation Please note, workshop two • Tables and chairs for food Proudly supported by Prof Rob Pascoe talks with Dr Kate Richards, Graeme One of Australia’s most The ability to be University Two adventurous writers Learn Treasure Mapping winners. And to read to you. A rare treat. with Alicia Sometimes. is a repeat of workshop one. to be enjoyed in The Hub Victoria University. Pop Up one of Australia’s most prolific Sparkes and Sandy Jeffs explore successful performance poets, multi-disciplined Session recreate their epic cycle with writer Lucia Nardo from political journalists, Barrie mental illness in searching and Joel McKerrow, will perform is vital for writers. journeys: Perth to Melbourne Victoria University. Use collages Cassidy, about his book, inspiring ways. Chaired by Jen his evocative and passionate Matthew Naqvi will outline with Randall Stephens; to deepen creativity, develop 6.00pm to 7.00pm: Special Closing Event: Graeme Simsion | Gold coin donation (proceeds donated to The Footpath Library) | The Hub Private Bill: In Love and War, Watkins. Proudly supported poetry for thirty minutes, skills to help build your writing London to New Zealand with writing plans, and work through the classic, heart-warming by Hobsons Bay City Council as followed by a one hour output and reputation in this Jeremy Scott. They made it. writer’s block. No artistic skills Following Graeme Simsion’s knock-out performance in 2014, he is back! Graeme is the international best-selling author of The Rosie Project and The Rosie Effect. With another novel under story of his parents’ journey. part of Community Health and workshop perfect for both very competitive environment. And wrote books about it. required. All materials supplied. his belt, a movie in the making, and an Australian Book of the Year for 2014 Award to boot (for The Rosie Project), Graeme is back to share stories, laughter and insight at the Willy Lit Fest Wellbeing. beginners and long-time poets. in our very special closing event. Proudly supported by Hobsons Bay Libraries. 5.00pm to 6.00pm: In Conversation with Helen Garner | Full $25 | Conc $22 | Early $20 | The Supper Room Make sure you join us for some very special pre-events

Bruno Lettieritalks to writer, novelist, and journalist Helen Garner about her latest work, This House of Grief. With her extraordinary powers of observation, she takes us into the trial of a man Homegrown Hobsons Bay Hidden Stitches, Silent Chords - Play Reading Swimming in Ink accused of drowning his three sons. Hailed as “a magnificent book about the majesty of the law and the terrible matter of the human heart”, this conversation is not to be missed. Wednesday 10 June from 7.00pm to 8.30pm Thursday 11 June at 8.00pm Friday 12 June from 7.30pm to 9.30pm Williamstown Library The Chapel at Ragusa, 139 Nelson Place, Williamstown Seaworks, 82 Nelson Place, Williamstown Free event. Bookings via the library website. Tickets available at door. Full $25 | Conc $20 Full $25 | Conc $22 | Early $20 7.30pm to 10.00pm: Stereo Stories | Full $20 | Conc $17 | Early $15 | The Hub (Town Hall Ballroom) Join Hobsons Bay Libraries for the launch of Homegrown Women’s stories inspired by the playwright’s ancestors: survivors To swim in ink is to write about the magnetic pull of the sea. Hobsons Bay, an exciting new project to celebrate and of 19th century migration, and world wars. Playwright Jen Fiction writers Favel Parrett, Enza Gandolfo and Jock Serong Following their delightful debut at the 2014 Willy Lit Fest, the Stereo Stories band of writers and musicians return with their distinctive blend of story and song. Experience pathos, humour and recognise the contribution of local writers to the vibrant Watkins Director Claire Tiesen Cast Diana Greentree, Josephine share their thoughts - how does the sea shape their narratives? love, with jazz, soul, pop and rock… And a chance to dance! Hosted by Vin Maskell, Williamstown writer and founding editor of Stereo Stories. BYO supper to enjoy, drinks available at bar prices. culture of Hobsons Bay. Lange, Daisy Watkins-Harvey, Annette Kane, and Fi Roake. Chaired by Williamstown writer, and daily swimmer, Vin Maskell.

For more information on all sessions, detailed presenter biographies and to book, visit www.willylitfest.org.au For more information on all sessions, detailed presenter biographies and to book, visit www.willylitfest.org.au