MAY MEETING Due to the unavailability of a speaker on legal matters for the May meeting there is a change in topic. WRITING WORKSHOP The workshop will cover both poetry and short story. There will be – group discussions –… Continue Reading
Patricia O’Keefe, much valued SWWV member and Postal Workshop Editor, died on 10th April, a month before her 80th birthday. She will be sadly missed by her many writing friends. A tribute to her can be found here Pat O’Keefe… Continue Reading
MACLEOD, Phyllis May. Passed away peacefully on July 19, 2017 Aged 90 years. With great sadness members farewell another member who made a significant contribution to the Society. A former accountant, Phyl Macleod was entreated to take over as Treasurer… Continue Reading
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