A panel of Moorabool literary talent will present an engaging conversation at the Bacchus Marsh Strawberry and Cherry Fest, providing inspiration to the next generation of local writers.
Local authors Matt Romania, Allyse Near, Holly Brunnbauer, Wayne Marshall, and Jem Tyley-Miller will present a one-hour panel discussion at the Bacchus Marsh Public Hall on Saturday 15 November.
The talk will cover elements such as the author’s literary journeys, their experiences living in Moorabool, and advice for writers and those interested in starting to write.
Romania, who will moderate the panel discussion, said the discussion is an opportunity for those interested in writing their own book or becoming an author to receive advice from experienced writers.
“It’s a good group which I think will [lead] an engaging conversation,” Romania said.
He said the event is an opportunity to showcase Moorabool’s creativity and there will be a “nice community feel” to the panel discussion.
Marshall said along with speaking of writing successes, the group will cover challenges and how they have overcome these.
As an organiser of both the Peter Carey Short Story Awards and the Moorabool Young Writers awards, he said he has a “big interest” in promoting literature to the Moorabool community.
“It’s the first time that there’s been a literary panel [at the festival]… it’s really exciting to try and have that across to a bigger crowd,” Marshall said.
The Moorabool Author Panel will run from 11am–noon on Saturday 15 November at the Bacchus Marsh Public Hall, and entry is free.
