2026 Festival
Speaker Profile
Chris Hammer
Chris Hammer is an award-winning author of bestselling crime fiction. Before turning to fiction, Chris was a journalist for more than 30 years, dividing his career between covering federal politics and international affairs. Chris has also written two non-fiction books. His latest book is Legacy.
Speaking For Myself: The art of first-person writing
Thursday April 23
Hotel Sorrento (Salt Bar)
10.30am
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60 mins
Chris Hammer, Lee Kofman and Kate Holden with Hannie Rayson
Free Event
Writers On Writing
Thursday April 23
Sorrento Bowls Club
1.30pm
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60 mins
Brigid Delaney, Chris Hammer, Luke Johnson and Steph Vizard with Hilary Harper
This is a Free Event
Drinks With The Crime Writers
Thursday April 23
Hotel Sorrento (Cooper Room)
4.30pm
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60 mins
Tim Ayliffe, Paul Daley, Chris Hammer and Laura McCluskey with Jock Serong
Over a glass of wine Tim Ayliffe, Chris Hammer and Laura McCluskey will chat murder, mayhem, maniacs, cosy crime and flawed detectives with award-winning writer (and fellow crime specialist) Jock Serong.
Special Event
Seas, Rivers And Oceans: A love letter
Saturday April 25
The Ballroom, The Continental
4.00pm
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60 mins
Lola Broomhall, Chris Hammer, Sarah Hamylton and Jock Serong with Fiona Gruber