Many congratulations to one of our members, Margaret Pearce, who came 2nd in the Bruce Dawe National Poetry Prize this year with her entry ‘Depression’. Margaret’s poem has now been posted on the website of the University of Southern Queensland.… Continue Reading
The first print run of the new SWWV Literary Journal Sparx sold out quickly, but more copies will be available soon. To order copies, contact Blaise van Hek at busybird@bigpond.net.au Cost $10 for SWWV members, $15 for non-members (including… Continue Reading
SWWVic member Cher Chidzey was recently interviewed by Vision Times to talk about her novel, Ken’s Quest, published November 2016. Vision Times quote: Australian Asian author Cher Chidzey has written Ken’s Quest, a beautiful novel with humour and heart that… Continue Reading
Remembering Patricia Irene Veale 02 03 1939 – 13 01 2017 Late of Benalla Passed away at North East Health, Wangaratta after a brave battle, aged 77 years. Tricia, or Tric as she was known, was a much loved mother,… Continue Reading
Busybird Publishing ‘save the dates’ for 2017 Novelling is an 8 week workshop from 7 PM to 9.30 PM on Tuesday nights. February 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th, March 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th. Karma Kinglake Writing Retreat is on… Continue Reading
Cher Chidzey launched her book ‘Ken’s Quest’ on November 22nd at Readings Book Store in Ackland Street St Kilda. A beautiful evening opened as friends and family gathered around Cher for this important night. The book, the characters, and Cher… Continue Reading
SWWVic member Janet Howie, a prizewinning writer of haiku, was recently awarded one of the two Grand Prizes for the 70th Basho Memorial English Haiku Contest held annually at the Basho Festival in Japan. For details, see http://www.basho-bp.jp/en/?p=77. Basho, 1644-1694,… Continue Reading
The annual SHAKESPEARE ON THE RIVER FESTIVAL for 2017 will run between Saturday April 22 and Sunday May 7 at Stratford, Victoria. The Festival has grown to include over twenty different events being performed over a two-and-a-half week period. Of… Continue Reading
VALE, DOROTHEA LAVERY OUR OLDEST MEMBER 12.11.1917 – 12.11.2016 By Meryl Brown Tobin Longtime member and a past president of The Society of Women Writers Victoria, Dorothea Lavery, who wrote under the name Dorothea Trafford Lavery, passed away on Saturday,… Continue Reading
With the recent death of Dorothea Lavery on 12 November 2016, her 99th birthday, the Society lost a long time member who will be remembered for her great presence, her great love of the society and of all people, her great… Continue Reading