One of Australia’s first Family Court mediators, an acclaimed poet with an acquired brain injury and the teenage writer of a fantasy trilogy will be among a panel of emerging local authors showcasing their work at BookFest Nowra next week.
The event provides an opportunity for writers and illustrators to share their creations and take questions from the audience about their inspiration and creative processes.
“BookFest is a fantastic annual event that continues to be a success with the authors and audience alike each walking away with a new understanding and appreciation for storytelling,” said Deputy Mayor, Peter Wilkins.
“This year we have an exceptional lineup of authors and poets who also have incredible personal stories on top of the interesting and imaginative works they’ve penned,” Mr Wilkins said.
“I’d like to encourage the community to come along and show their support for these impressive local authors, some of which are well recognised beyond the Shoalhaven,” he said.
Widely travelled author, and an acclaimed photographer and artist, Garry McDougall is among the five authors who will showcase their work at BookFest on 31 May. McDougall has been a Feature Poet in the Sydney Writers Festival and won the Peter Cowan Short Story Prize. He will discuss his outback murder mystery novel, Start with C.
