Anita Heiss
Dr Anita Heiss is an internationally published, award-winning author of 23 books of non-fiction, historical fiction, commercial women’s fiction and children’s fiction. She is a proud member of the Wiradjuri Nation of central NSW, an ambassador for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation and the GO Foundation, and professor of communications at the University of Queensland. Anita is also Publisher at Large of Bundyi, an imprint of Simon & Schuster cultivating First Nations talent.
Thursday April 24
2.30pm
60 mins
Sorrento Bowls Club
Walking Together
The potential of First Nations culture to enhance our lives
Moderator:
Inala Cooper
Speakers:
Craig Cormick,
Anita Heiss,
Darren Rix,
Margo Neale
Friday April 25
1.00pm
60 mins
The Ballroom, The Continental
Come Together
How books can create connections between black and white Australia
Anita Heiss, Thomas Mayo, Margo Neale and Tasma Walton with Laura Macdonald (M)
Moderator:
Laura Macdonald
Speakers:
Thomas Mayo,
Anita Heiss,
Tasma Walton,
Margo Neale
Friday April 25
4.00pm
60 mins
Room 1, Sorrento Masonic Centre
When The Past Invades Our Present
Three novelists discuss their style of historical fiction writing
Moderator:
Inala Cooper
Speakers:
Anita Heiss,
Tasma Walton,
Malcolm Knox
Saturday April 26
12.00pm
60 mins
Room 1, Sorrento Masonic Centre
Writers On Writing
THIS IS A FREE EVENT - However, you still need to book a ticket
Moderator:
Michael Shmith
Speakers:
Inga Simpson,
Anita Heiss