Join acclaimed author, broadcaster and playwright Richard Glover and celebrated author, screenwriter and playwright Debra Oswald for a fascinating conversation about storytelling, creativity and writing across books, stage, radio and screen.
With careers spanning novels, plays, television and broadcasting, Richard and Debra have captivated audiences through a wide range of creative work. In this special in-conversation event, they'll discuss their creative journeys, the inspiration behind their stories, and the unique challenges and rewards of writing for different mediums.
Perfect for readers, writers and lovers of great stories, this is a wonderful opportunity to hear from two of Australia's most respected literary and creative voices.
About the Authors:
Richard Glover is an author, broadcaster and columnist whose most recent book is How to Ruin a Child – a journey into the alarming, hilarious and ever-changing advice given to Australian parents. He is also author of Best Wishes, a book about making the world a better, less annoying place, one wish at a time; and of Love, Clancy – a collection of the letters sent home by his dog Clancy to his parents in the bush. His bestseller The Land Before Avocado is an account of the bizarre Australia of the late 60s and early 70s. Richard has written regularly for the Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Washington Post. For many years, he presented the comedy program Thank God It’s Friday on ABC local radio.
Debra Oswald is a novelist, screenwriter, playwright, creator of the TV series Offspring and two-time winner of the NSW Premier’s Literary Award. Debra has published nine children’s books and four adult novels, including The Family Doctor, and most recently One Hundred Years of Betty. Her stageplays include Gary’s House, Dags, and Stories in the Dark, and her television credits include Police Rescue and Bananas in Pyjamas. Debra performed her one-woman show, Is There Something Wrong With That Lady? at Griffin Theatre and the Ensemble.