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Stories You Can't Escape Stories You Can't Escape

Carla Salmon

Stories You Can't Escape
08 Oct
BOOK

ABOUT THE SHOW

What makes a book impossible to put down? In this interactive presentation, Carla Salmon will share how she builds suspense and momentum in her gripping mysteries. Students will experiment with the what-if prompts that inspired Carla’s CBCA-shortlisted debut, We Saw What You Started. They’ll also go behind the scenes of We Did It Anyway, learning how to hook readers, raise stakes and write with confidence.

This event includes a Q&A session at the end.

Supported by The University of Queensland.

PART OF BRISBANE WRITERS FESTIVAL

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Carla Salmon is a teacher and marketing professional who loves telling stories. Her coastal mystery thrillers for young teens are inspired by Carla’s country coastal childhood, where sports ruled and beach campsites were paradise.
Book cover for We Saw What You Started by Carla Salmon. It shows two people on a rocky seaside cliff and a person skateboarding, with bold, handwritten-style title text overlaid and a notable book award sticker. Book cover for We Did It Anyway by Carla Salmon. Three people and a tent are silhouetted against a starry night sky with the tagline A fortune in gold. A high-stakes chase. Big trouble.

BOOK

PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES

Thu 8 Oct 2026
11:30AM

VENUE

Underground Theatre

TICKETS

Adult
$20*
Concession
$16*
Student
$16*
*$7.20 transaction fee applies to all ticket purchases

DURATION

60 minutes

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Suitable for All ages

18 months and under free on the knee; all other ages must hold a valid ticket

ACCESSIBILITY

  • wheelchair_accessible

Accessiblity Information at Brisbane Powerhouse

Presented by Brisbane Writers Festival in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Carla Salmon is a teacher and marketing professional who loves telling stories. Her coastal mystery thrillers for young teens are inspired by Carla’s country coastal childhood, where sports ruled and beach campsites were paradise.
Book cover for We Saw What You Started by Carla Salmon. It shows two people on a rocky seaside cliff and a person skateboarding, with bold, handwritten-style title text overlaid and a notable book award sticker. Book cover for We Did It Anyway by Carla Salmon. Three people and a tent are silhouetted against a starry night sky with the tagline A fortune in gold. A high-stakes chase. Big trouble.