Sagas
ABOUT THE SHOW
Pip Williams, Natasha Lester, Lisa Wilkinson & Mirandi Riwoe in conversation with Ashley Hay
Settle in for this sensational line-up of sweeping stories that cross cultures, seas and centuries to tell tales of courage, belonging and hope. Discover the true story of the Titanic’s only Australian survivor; lose yourself in a tale of wartime love between would-be enemies; follow the fluctuating fortunes of an Irish-Chinese family across generations; and unlock the secrets and mysteries of mid-century Hollywood in the iconic halls of the Chateau Marmont Hotel.
PART OF BRISBANE WRITERS FESTIVAL
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Pip Williams is the New York Times bestselling author of The Dictionary of Lost Words and The Bookbinder of Jericho. Her work has won multiple literary awards, been adapted to stage, optioned for screen and translated into more than 30 languages. Her latest novel is a moving story about art, love and desire.
Natasha Lester is a New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of nine books that have been translated into 21 languages. Her latest novel is The Chateau on Sunset.
Lisa Wilkinson AM is a leading Australian media figure. At 21 she became the youngest national magazine editor (Dolly), later editing Cleo for 10 years. After a decade on Today, she joined The Project in 2017. She now focuses on writing, including her brand new book The Titanic Story of Evelyn.
Mirandi Riwoe’s latest novel is A Short History of Longans. She is also the author of Stone Sky Gold Mountain, The Fish Girl, Sunbirds and her short fiction is collected in The Burnished Sun.
Ashley Hay is a Brisbane-based writer and establishing editor for Meanjin at QUT.
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ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Pip Williams is the New York Times bestselling author of The Dictionary of Lost Words and The Bookbinder of Jericho. Her work has won multiple literary awards, been adapted to stage, optioned for screen and translated into more than 30 languages. Her latest novel is a moving story about art, love and desire.
Natasha Lester is a New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of nine books that have been translated into 21 languages. Her latest novel is The Chateau on Sunset.
Lisa Wilkinson AM is a leading Australian media figure. At 21 she became the youngest national magazine editor (Dolly), later editing Cleo for 10 years. After a decade on Today, she joined The Project in 2017. She now focuses on writing, including her brand new book The Titanic Story of Evelyn.
Mirandi Riwoe’s latest novel is A Short History of Longans. She is also the author of Stone Sky Gold Mountain, The Fish Girl, Sunbirds and her short fiction is collected in The Burnished Sun.
Ashley Hay is a Brisbane-based writer and establishing editor for Meanjin at QUT.
