Our thanks to the writers all over Australia who took part in Bundaberg Writer’s 2012 short story competition.

The competition was judged by Meg Vann, author and researcher, creative writing tutor and Australian Writers’ Marketplace co-ordinator.

And the winning story’s are:

1.  Charlie’s Horse -  Michelle Lopert (NSW)This disturbing and evocative story explores themes of power and belonging to great effect. The author establishes strong narrative interest from the first scene, and builds suspense through the unveiling of secrets and fears in a gripping context, all the way through to the satisfying and original climax.
2. From the Island - Chris Cooper (NSW) An extremely moving story about illness and hope. The author evokes a strong emotional connection with the central character through the layering of engaging scenes from both the past and present. The ending moved me to tears.

Also worthy of note are Love is a Bitch, by Michelle Lopert (HC) and Of Mice and Milk Bottles by Deborah Galna (C)

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From time to time, our members, being the fabulous writers, presenters and cool types that they are, are invited to be involved in non-RWA writing events (yes, we share them, we’re generous like that).  One such event is the Bundaberg Writefest, the annual festival of the Bundaberg Writers Club, which is on NEXT WEEKEND at CQ University, University Drive, Bundaberg (Queensland, for non-locals!)  RWA Member…

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Kerri will love it hear. Chance to relax among eager writers hanging on your every word - author heaven.

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By Diane Esmond

It’s May and, once again, all roads lead to Bundy.

Welllll, if you’re a writer, they do.

Bundaberg’s own little festival of ideas, Writefest, is bringing writers in from all over the nation.

That’s right. This year we’ll be meeting writers from as far away as Western Australia.

But that’s not why this year is special. Not only is it the eighth year of WriteFest but it is Bundaberg Writers’ Club’s…

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Her crime books featuring Tara Sharp are set in Perth and begin with Sharp Shooter, followed by Sharp Turn. Fans of the Stephanie Plum books by Janet Evanovich will love Tara Sharp!

Marianne will be visiting Bundaberg Library on Thursday, May 17, from 6.30pm – 8.00pm to talk about her writing.
Bookings to attend this author talk are essential so please try to book by May 11.
For your free booking, please visit Bundaberg Library or telephone 4130 4140.
Media: For more information, go to http://library.bundaberg.qld.gov.au/events/2012-05/author-evening-marianne-de-pierres-delacourt-17-may

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8.30-9.00am                   Registration. Coffee and tea for attendees.

9.00-9.05am                   Introduction and housekeeping from Sandy Curtis

9.05.9.10am                     Welcome by Cr Judy Peters of the Bundaberg Regional Council

9.10-9.15am                      BWC President Dianne Wills

9.15-9.20am                     WriteFest sponsor Dean Anderson of Sunbrix Australia

9.20am-11.45am           Workshops (includes morning tea break)

Marianne de Pierres – Stranger in a Strange World – Writing SciFi and Fantasy

Kaz Delaney – Riding the Wave of YA Success – fangs optional

Dr John Clarke – Inside the Criminal Mind

Meg Vann – The Amplified Author

11.45am-12.15pm         Panel discussion

12.15-1.15pm                    Lunch

1.15-3.45pm                      Workshops (includes afternoon tea breaks)

Marianne Delacourt – Nothing Sweet About Me – Writing Crime

Kerri Lane – Writing for the Education Market

Dr John Clarke – What Makes Us Who We Are?

Lisa Blainey-Lewin – Show me the Money – How to Market Yourself and Your Work Professionally

3.45-4.15pm                     Question and answer time for the panel

Inside the Criminal Mind (morning workshop)

This session will examine the psychology underlying a variety of criminal behaviours including sex crimes, homicide, stalking, and property crime. This talk will be useful to writers who want to understand what these types of offenders do and why they do it so they can write a more realistic criminal character.

During the last half hour of this session Dr John will answer questions either asked by attendees in that session or written questions submitted during the morning.

What Makes Us Who We Are? (afternoon workshop)

This session will examine the psychology of love, sexual attraction, friendship, group dynamics and people’s behaviour in the social world. It will also cover lie detection and human emotion, as well as occupational psychology specific to the law enforcement environment. It will be of use to writers who want to understand how people interact with each other and why people do the things they do in society.

During the last half hour of this session Dr John will answer questions either asked by attendees in that session or written questions submitted during the day.