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We would like to extend our congratulations to the shortlisted entrants and winners of the Ada Cambridge Writing Prizes! The Ada Cambridge Biographical Prose Prize Shortlisted Writers Helen Bradwell: My...

17 Jun 2017

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Festival Updates – SOLD OUT

The sessions below have sold out. There’s plenty more on offer – check the program! And if you want to see a particular author don’t forget you can see all...

13 Jun 2017

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Kitchen Tales – The Mortar and Pestle

The Willy Lit Fest committee has had fun these last months organising the 2017 festival. At meetings between agenda items the talk around the table has often turned to...

11 Jun 2017

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The Dry is Scorching Hot – Jane Harper at WLF 2017

The Dry is scorching hot. One question I’m dying to ask Jane Harper is how a city girl – and a Pom at that – nailed the bush? Harper’s stunning...

10 Jun 2017

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A Menu by Chris Ringrose

A Menu Aperitif: Pastis One of those drinks that you either love or loathe. Or love despite the one-dimensional aniseed taste, because it reminds you of Parisian bars and the prospect...

05 Jun 2017

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Five Questions with Sherryl Clark – WLF 2017

We ask Sherryl Clark five questions about her forthcoming session with A. S. Patrić and Barry Scott at the Williamstown Literary Festival on Sunday 18 June at 12.00pm to 1.00pm. 1....

31 May 2017

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Willy Lit Fest 2017 Welcomes You!

Willy Lit Fest 2017 from Archivist Media on Vimeo. We can’t wait to share this fabulous weekend with you! Bring a pal, make a day out of it or sneak...

29 May 2017

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TOUGH LOVE: TRIAL BY TROTTER – By Michelle Fincke

I was making terrible medical history. Tears cascaded, followed by snot. Snot and trotters. TOUGH LOVE: TRIAL BY TROTTER By Michelle Fincke My German grandmother Lissi loved me, which is...

27 May 2017

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Williamstown Literary Festival: Before There Were Books, There Were Storytellers

Storytelling Australia Victoria is an incorporated, non-profit group dedicated to the promotion of the ancient art of oral storytelling. Fabulous storytellers will be sharing stories at Willy Lit Fest 2017...

25 May 2017

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Five Questions with Dmetri Kakmi – WLF 2017

Program Director, Loraine Callow asks Dmetri Kakmi five questions about his forthcoming session at Willy Lit 2017. Dmetri will interview author of My Year Without Meat – Richard Cornish...

22 May 2017

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We Love Learning – Willy Lit Fest 2017

Workshops, information sessions and discussions on the craft of writing and storytelling have always been a feature of the Willy Lit Fest program. This year we have a great menu of workshops and sessions and...

16 May 2017

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Five Questions with Lucia Nardo – WLF 2017

Program Director, Loraine Callow asks Lucia Nardo five questions about her forthcoming session at Willy Lit 2017. Lucia will interview authors of Finding Sanity – John Cade, lithium and the...

15 May 2017

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Homegrown Hobsons Bay

Hobsons Bay is a community with a deep and proud literary history and vibrant and diverse culture of writing. Homegrown Hobsons Bay is an innovative program to celebrate and to...

15 May 2017

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Siren’s Call – Yvette Wroby at Willy Lit Fest 2017

We’re delighted to have Yvette Wroby joining us for the first time at Williamstown Literary Festival and congratulate her on the publication of her first book! You can hear Yvette...

12 May 2017

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Pasta and Prose by Lucia Nardo

She valued learning as much as she valued feeding her family the best food. As Mother’s Day draws closer and memories stir, I miss my late mother, Anna, more acutely...

06 May 2017

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Ada Cambridge Writing Prizes 2017 Short List Announced

Announcing the short listed entries for this year’s Ada Cambridge Writing Prizes. Congratulations to all! ADA CAMBRIDGE BIOGRAPHICAL PROSE PRIZE: Helen Bradwell, Adam Deverell, Christa Fatouros, Linelle Gibson, Marija Ivankovic,...

05 May 2017

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Willy Lit Fest 2017 Launches in Fine Style

As our program director Loraine Callow admitted, this year’s theme ‘Food for Thought’ is ripe for endless puns and groaners. And flow they did, like molasses from the honeyed tongues...

30 Apr 2017

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A Glimpse of Willy Lit Fest!

As we’re gearing up to Willy Lit Fest 2017 we’ve enjoyed taking a glimpse back in time with this little video put together by our friends at Archivist Media. Each...

30 Apr 2017

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Barb’s Mum’s Shortbread

“Its yellowing pages contain cookery tips and recipes for such delights as Stewed Calf’s Head and Wintry Night Soup.” A few weeks ago I posted a photo of my Mum,...

17 Apr 2017

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Dinner

“We opened jars of exotic herbs and chose carefully.” She could make a roast chicken last for three dinners. She knew how to add the right herb. She cooked rice...

23 Mar 2017

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Throwback Thursday – The Light on the Water

“Intimate, intense and intriguing.” The Light on the Water – Session Mini Review It’s a tough session. The one competing with the crowded People’s Choice and the ever popular Footpath...

21 Mar 2017

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The Adas: 2017 Judges

“It takes courage to write poems and stories and to expose them to the critical judgement of others.” Elisabeth Grove, Ada Cambridge Biographical Prose judge We are pleased to announce...

02 Mar 2017

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Throwback Thursday – Helen Cerne (Curiouser and Curiouser)

Helen Cerne (Curiouser and Curiouser) – Mini Review The audience was fascinated when Enza Gandolfo, who was chairing, encouraged Helen to show us her notebooks from over the years —...

The Ada Cambridge Writing Prizes – Winners Announced!

Festival Updates – SOLD OUT

Kitchen Tales – The Mortar and Pestle

The Dry is Scorching Hot – Jane Harper at WLF 2017

A Menu by Chris Ringrose

Five Questions with Sherryl Clark – WLF 2017

Willy Lit Fest 2017 Welcomes You!

TOUGH LOVE: TRIAL BY TROTTER – By Michelle Fincke

Williamstown Literary Festival: Before There Were Books, There Were Storytellers

Five Questions with Dmetri Kakmi – WLF 2017

We Love Learning – Willy Lit Fest 2017

Five Questions with Lucia Nardo – WLF 2017

Homegrown Hobsons Bay

Siren’s Call – Yvette Wroby at Willy Lit Fest 2017

Pasta and Prose by Lucia Nardo

Ada Cambridge Writing Prizes 2017 Short List Announced

Willy Lit Fest 2017 Launches in Fine Style

A Glimpse of Willy Lit Fest!

Barb’s Mum’s Shortbread

Dinner

Throwback Thursday – The Light on the Water

The Adas: 2017 Judges

Throwback Thursday – Helen Cerne (Curiouser and Curiouser)

DON'T MISS OUT!