25 July 2019
From behind the walls of Manus Island Prison, Behrouz Boochani's No Friend But The Mountains explores courage, human rights and the desire for justice.
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25 July 2019
Tara June Winch tells a tale of people, culture and the reclaiming of Indigenous language and identity.
25 July 2019
Bestselling author, Markus Zusak, returns with his recent release, Bridge of Clay. This heartfelt and inventive novel is a MUST read.
25 July 2019
David Leser's investigation into the #MeToo movement has us asking questions that demand an answer.
25 July 2019
Jess Hill and Natasha Stott Despoja dive deep into the horrors of power, control and domestic violence.
18 July 2019
Delight in the discovery of hidden gems at Byron Writers Festival 2019. From jellyfish to space archeology, it’s often the topics we know little about that leave the most lasting impressions.
15 July 2019
Jack Charles has worn many hats throughout his life: actor, cat burglar, musician, heroin addict, and activist. But the title he’s most proud to claim is that of Aboriginal Elder. We are thrilled to welcome Uncle Jack to the 2019 Festival line-up. Read on for more about his story.
11 July 2019
The results are in for the Byron Writers Festival annual Flash Your Fiction competition. With over 170 entries, the field was extremely competitive this year. Congratulations to the winner, Sharon Fraser, for her story titled 'Underwater Lily'. The first runner-up was Carmen Vallis for 'How Hard Could it Be?' and the second runner-up was Caroline Henning with 'The Note'. Congratulations also to the ten shortlisted authors, listed below. Each of the shortlisted stories will be printed and displayed at the Byron Writers Festival site on 2-4 August.
10 July 2019
If you’re looking for new insights into some of the big issues pervading modern consciousness, look no further than Byron Writers Festival 2019. Read on for an overview of just some of the hot-topic sessions you won’t want to miss each day...