Information, inspiration and insights into the writing life
Josefina Huq is a woman of colour, a creative writer and a PhD candidate based in Melbourne. She is interested in crafting short stories about place, home, memory, nostalgia, and anything else that might make you upset. Her research attempts to justify this as a good thing.
Andrea Rowe is the president of the not-for-profit organisation, Peninsula Writers’ Club, a 60-member strong fellowship of writers on the Mornington Peninsula.
Lucinda Bain is a creative non-fiction writer based in Eltham, Melbourne, inspired largely by community and place. She writes about motherhood, the suburban environment, nature and the complexities of modern life.
Sally Holdsworth is a Melbourne-based editor, proofreader and emerging non-fiction writer. She completed the RMIT associate degree in professional writing and editing in 2018, and now works as a freelance business writer and editor.
Michael Metzger writes memoir, essays, commentary and historical fiction. His published work includes ‘Towards the Light – Growing Through Grief’. His recently completed novel ‘Under A Different Star’ is awaiting a publisher. With qualifications in literature and journalism, his interests lie in philosophy and travel writing. He has created and delivered numerous writing workshops and is a member of Yackandandah Writers.
On Thursday 26 November, 7pm to 7.45pm (AEDT), the 2020 Deborah Cass Prize winner will be announced at an online Award Ceremony featuring guest speaker Philippe Sands. Philippe Sands is a lawyer and Baille Gifford prize-winning writer. His current book is 'The Ratline: Love, Lies and Justice on the Trail of a Nazi Fugitive'.
The event, hosted by Elly Varrenti, writer, broadcaster and columnist, will include contributions from writer Rafeif Ismail, 2017 Deborah Cass Prize winner, and writer and judge Lee Kofman, who will present this year’s winner.
