Creative Conversation with Meg Caddy

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Fellowship of Australian Writers WA

Creative Conversation with Meg Caddy  Sunday 10 April, 10.30am - 12pm  $10 FAWWA/KSP members, $15 non-members, plus Eventbrite processing fee
*BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL*
Come join us for a Creative Conversation with Meg Caddy to discuss her debut YA fantasy novel Waer (published by Text Publishing). Moderated by fellow YA author Renae Hayward, the conversation will delve into the process, mythology and world-building involved in creating this riveting work of speculative fiction. 
Audience Q&A will follow the interview. A delicious morning tea will be provided!!
Tickets will sell fast, so book now to avoid disappointment!
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Bios: Meg Caddy has a BA with Honours in Literature-cognate-History from the University of Western Australia. Waer (Feb 2016) is her debut novel and was shortlisted for the Text Prize for Young Adult and Children’s Writing. Meg was the 2013 Young Writer-in-Residence at the Katharine Susannah Prichard Writers’ Centre, and has been mentored by fantasy author Juliet Marillier. For the past six years, Meg has been working with children of all ages.
Renae Hayward was born during a cyclone in 1983 in WA's Pilbara region, but spent her formative years by the beaches of Perth’s northern suburbs. Her first novel, Barking Mad, was released by Walker Books Australia in September 2013. When not writing, Renae works as a senior health promotion officer and enjoys practicing yoga and meditation. She lives with her partner, James, near Fremantle and is currently working on a young adult fantasy novel.
 
FAQs
 
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
There is ample parking at the Allen Park Oval car park next to Mattie Furphy House (on Kirkwood Road). Overflow parking is available on the grassed section on Kirkwood Road.
Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Email fellowshipaustralianwriterswa@gmail.com 
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
Either bring your printed ticket or be prepared to show your ticket on your smartphone or tablet. We will have a printout of the guest list if you forget - just show some ID.
What is the refund policy?
We will allow full refunds up until 48 hours prior to the event to allow sufficient notice for those on the waitlist. Any refund request later than 48 hours prior to the event will only be granted a 50% partial refund.

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