Images Courtesy for Queensland Poetry Festival, It’s been 10 months, since a live poetry event for the Queensland Poetry Festival (QPF). So, it was perhaps this that led to such anticipation and a within minutes booked out venue for the first Volta (an Italian term for the ‘turn’ in thought or argument in a sonnet,Continue reading “Volta – a Turn for Poetry”
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ALEA – Meanjin 42nd Writer’s Festival
The 42nd ALEA Meanjin – Brisbane area – Australian Literacy Educators’ Association Young Writers’ Festival (for students from Years 5 to 10) is being held on Thursday 4 July at Griffith University Mt Gravatt Campus. Featuring a Keynote from Morris Gleitzman and four workshops with a wonderful line up of authors, poets and illustrators –Continue reading “ALEA – Meanjin 42nd Writer’s Festival”
Ink of Light Presenter: Naysan Naraqi
I am delighted to feature a last minute addition to the interview series for Ink of Light with Naysan Naraqi. Naysan, as well as his other media work and serving as editor for Baha’i Blog, is one of the Ink of Light organising Task Force members. He will be chairing the discussion panels during theContinue reading “Ink of Light Presenter: Naysan Naraqi”
Ink of Light Presenter: Ian Hallmond
Ian is the last in this series of interviews with Ink of Light Presenters. He is the founder of the Ink of Light, Baha’i Writer’s Festival. His enthusiasm for this event providing opportunities for both established and up and coming Baha’i writers in many genres is both brilliant and generous. Ian will be presenting onContinue reading “Ink of Light Presenter: Ian Hallmond”
Ink of Light Presenter: Michael Cohen
What is your favourite book and why? The Far Side by Gary Larson – anthropomorphism at its best. Who is your hero and why? The martyrs – for their steadfastness What is your motivation? Beauty and simplicity. Share your favourite quote: “Not everything that a man knoweth can be disclosed, nor can everything that heContinue reading “Ink of Light Presenter: Michael Cohen”
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