By Sonia Isaacs
THE Sunshine Coast Hinterland Writers Festival (SCHWF) will offer an array of events, panel discussions, author talks, and practical workshops over three packed days from 11-13 October 2024, promising something for literary enthusiasts of all ages.
From poetry readings and book signings to interactive sessions and networking opportunities, the festival is a gateway to literary inspiration. Starting in Nambour, the ‘gateway to the hinterland’, and winding up and across through the scenic towns of Maleny, Montville, and Mapleton, the festival will host over 50 events, featuring more than 100 acclaimed and emerging authors.
It aims to deliver an immersive and interactive celebration of literature and storytelling. Kicking off its debut year, the festival will showcase a stellar lineup, including First Nations author Nardi Simpson, winner of the 2024 Queensland Literary Awards (QLA) Courier-Mail People’s Choice Queensland Book of the Year Award, and finalists Melissa Ashley, Siang Lu, Peter Carnavas, J.M. Tolcher, and Jarad Bruinstroop.
Attendees can engage in workshops spanning various genres, from crime and fantasy to memoir, poetry, publishing, and screenwriting. Enjoy ‘Meet the Author and Book Signings’ with both celebrated and emerging authors.
Discover new favourites and get your copies signed by the stars of the literary world. Event highlights include a Fantasy-themed Gala Launch Party with the opportunity to meet fantasy sensations Stacey McEwan and A.K. Mulford, an evening Poetry Slam, a Young Readers & Writers program featuring YA fantasy sensation Lynette Noni, and a closing Long Table Lunch with Candice Fox, one of Australia’s most successful crime writers and author of the books that inspired the ABC television series ‘Troppo’.
Visitors can also experience the region’s charm through culinary events like ‘Sconversations,’ cookbook tastings, and Romantic High Teas.
Tickets for the 2024 SCHWF are available now. Visit www.iamnambour.com for more details.