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This weekend I will host a panel devoted to Ursula Le Guin at the Brisbane International Film Festival. I hope some of you might make it there. The panel will consist of Isobelle Carmody, Lian Hearn (Gillian Rubenstein), and artist, Emily Floyd, and celebrates the release of a new short film about Le Guin’s life. The film is wonderful, as will be the discussion, with each panelist having a unique take on Le Guin’s work.
So this should be really interesting and fun…
On Wednesday September 5th, I will be interviewing Veronica Roth – The New York Times bestselling author of Carve The Mark, Divergent, Insurgent, and Allegiant – on The Future of Fiction for the Brisbane Writer’s Festival.
The Divergent Series was developed into three major motion pictures.
Veronica grew up outside of Chicago and graduated from Northwestern University. She now lives in Chicago proper with her husband and dog and writes full-time.
Booking details can be found on the BWF/UpLit website.
Gunnas Sci Fi Writing Masterclass With Marianne de PierresTime: 10am-4pm
Venue: La Luna Bistro
Interested in writing science fiction, fantasy or speculative fiction? This is for you!
In this full day master class, Marianne de Pierres will address some of the key components of writing speculative fiction, including how to build convincing worlds, maintain narrative drive, and effectively blend sub-genres. A section of the workshop will also be spent on sharing current industry insight and the exploring the concept of creating adaptable content for New Media–how to survive in the brave new world of publishing.
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Bio
Marianne de Pierres is the author of the popular PARRISH PLESSIS trilogy and the award-winning SENTIENTS OF ORION and PEACEMAKER series.
Marianne has also authored children’s and young adult stories, notably the Night Creatures trilogy a dark fantasy series for teens.
Marianne is an active supporter of genre fiction and has mentored many writers. She lives in Brisbane, Australia, with her husband and a galah. Marianne also writes award-winning crime under the pseudonym Marianne Delacourt.
Visit her websites at www.mariannedepierres.com www.tarasharp.com.au and www.burnbright.com.au
As with all Gunnas classes, a sumptuous gourmet morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea is included.
Great food, awesome people, brilliant day. Full $290
Conc/student/artist/unemployed/anyone povo $250
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In a near-future where privatised health care has sent the cost of over-the-counter medicine soaring, terrorists execute a well-planned attack on the world’s pharmaceutical companies.
Ella West is an ex-pat Australian living in New York City when the coup begins and is mistakenly imprisoned for suspected terrorist activity.
On her release she finds her partner, Joah, has passed away because of lack of treatment due to the malfunctioning health care system. As the city descends into chaos, she plans to leave, but is is asked a favour by a friend — to transport his teenage daughter to safety in South Carolina. Ella heads south, planning to honour her friend’s wish and then find a way back across the Mexican border and home to Australia. But in the turmoil that unfolds, her life changes forever.
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