Michael Brissenden

    Author and journalist Michael Brissenden worked for the ABC for 35 years as a foreign correspondent, political editor and an investigative reporter for Four Corners. He has published both fiction and non-fiction books. His first two novels were The List and Dead Letters. His latest book, Smoke, was published in June 2024 by Affirm Press. Another novel is coming in 2025.

    Saturday April 26
    12.00pm

    60 mins

    Sorrento Bowls Club

    Nothing Personal
    How to imagine characters who are not like you (or your mum, or your boss, or your best friend)

    Moderator: Jason Steger Speakers: Jumaana Abdu, Michael Brissenden, Nikki Gemmell
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    Saturday April 26
    4.30pm

    60 mins

    Sorrento Bowls Club

    Writers On Writing

    THIS IS A FREE EVENT - However, you still need to book a ticket

    Moderator: Ailsa Piper Speakers: Hilde Hinton, Michael Brissenden, Jessica Stanley
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    Sunday April 27
    9.00am

    60 mins

    Room 2, Sorrento Masonic Centre

    From Newsroom To Bookshelf

    Moderator: Peter Wilmoth Speakers: Tim Ayliffe, Michael Brissenden, Marion Taffe
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    Sunday April 27
    1.30pm

    60 mins

    The Ballroom, The Continental

    The Craft of Murder

    Moderator: Tim Byrne Speakers: JP Pomare, Dervla McTiernan, Michael Brissenden
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