Author Talks at the UQ Alumni Book Fair
Join us on campus for free author talks.
Catch pop-up author talks or join our writing workshop – perfect for anyone ready to start their own storytelling journey.
Come along, get inspired and celebrate the joy of reading with us.
Event details Date: Saturday 28 February
Time: 10am–3pm
Location: UQ Centre (72A), St Lucia campus
Cost: free
Program of author talks
| 10–10:30am | Author Talk: Carly-Jay Metcalfe on Making a Memoir Metcalfe discusses writing Breath (UQP, 2024), her memoir of triumph and survival, in conversation with UQP Director Madonna Duffy. |
| 11–11:30am | Author Talk: Andrew Stafford on Music and Memory in Pig City Stafford revisits his recently reissued 2004 cult classic Pig City: From the Saints to Savage Garden (UQP) and explores what makes great music writing with UQP Director Madonna Duffy. |
| 1–2pm | Author Talk: How to Tell (and Sell) a Story with Kim Wilkins Professor Kim Wilkins – UQ lecturer, storytelling expert and author of more than 30 works of fiction – shares tips on finding inspiration, overcoming writer’s block and pitching finished work. |
| 2–2:30pm | Author Talk: Fiction vs Non-fiction with Ian Kemish AM The debut novel of former Australian diplomat Adjunct Associate Professor Ian Kemish AM (BA (Hons) ’87), Two Islands (UQP 2026), follows his acclaimed non-fiction work The Consul. He reflects on the move to fiction with Sally Wilson. |
| 2:30–3pm | Author Talk: Nikki Mottram on Crime (Writing) that Pays In conversation with Sally Wilson, best-selling crime writer Nikki Mottram (BA ’01); author of Crow’s Nest, (UQP 2023) explores suspense and plot, the realities of a writing career and what brings her novels to life. |
Getting here:
Casual parking is available under the UQ Centre. Paid parking applies Monday–Friday, 7am–9pm. Parking is free on weekends and public holidays.More information about parking at UQ.
St Lucia campus is conveniently accessible by bus and ferry.More information about public transport options.
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