Regency, Georgian, Napoleonic Wars, the Victorian Age, the Industrial Revolution – the C19th was jam packed with memorable historical periods. Join Alison Stuart, author of The Postmistress, to chat about reading, research and writing books set in this century. This chat salon will not be recorded. Alison Stuart Alison Stuart began her writing career half ... Read more
Award winning, and bestselling author, JL Oakley, is ready to share her insights into how to successfully self-publish books from scratch so you can reap maximum rewards. She’ll also give tips on producing audio books, an increasingly popular format for your books. This chat salon will not be recorded. JL Oakley Award-winning author J.L. Oakley ... Read more
The Australian Aboriginal people are the oldest known civilization on Earth with ancestries stretching back over 70,000 years. Their history has been handed down in ways of stories, dances, myths and legends. Meet Indigenous Studies lecturer, Madison Shakespeare, to learn her insights into this ancient world and find ways to approach respectful research when writing ... Read more
An ever-popular topic, Kate Forsyth will delve into WW2 and 1940s social history, discussing her research into the European theatre of war which most recently included the participation of ANZAC troops in Crete. Kate has published two novels set in this unforgettable period of history, The Crimson Thread and The Beast’s Garden, and is ready ... Read more
The Australian Aboriginal people are the oldest known civilization on Earth with ancestries stretching back over 70,000 years. Their history has been handed down in ways of stories, dances, myths and legends. Meet Indigenous Studies lecturer, Madison Shakespeare, to learn her insights into this ancient world and find ways to approach respectful research when writing ... Read more
Regency and Georgian history are enduring favourites for authors and readers alike, and no one knows these worlds better than best-selling historical romance novelist, Anne Gracie. Join her in discussing the romance, manners and social history of this fascinating time period, drawing on her boundless knowledge and research. About Anne Gracie Anne Gracie has been ... Read more
Join Nicole Alexander in exploring through the eccentricities of Victorian life - from the dress and customs of Industrial Age Britain to the Great Diaspora and adaptation of the British to colonial life. While an enormous topic, Nicole’s experience and insights will help navigate the discussion through this both familiar, and yet ever surprising, era. ... Read more
The magic of historical fiction is its ability to transport the reader through time, bringing the past to vivid life. But no matter how rich and extensive the writer’s research of events, food and fashion, the spell can be broken by language that feels out of time. How would your characters have cursed? ... Read more
What do your characters cook and eat? Which flavours and aromas permeate their worlds? Join Jacqui Newling in discussing food history, heritage and identity in Colonial Australia, including the social meaning of historical cookbooks and recipes, forgotten culinary arts, and food memory. You’ll enjoy a feast of ideas. This chat salon will not be ... Read more
In today’s world of lycra, fake fur, and disposable garments, we must not forget that the story of textiles is the story of civilization itself. Textiles have shaped who we are through inventions, art, and trade. It is not just costumes, and whether they are embellished or not, but the way they are ... Read more
Colonial history is being placed under a completely new lens with hidden pockets of history adding new stories of diaspora to Australia’s shores. How do you find hidden gems through research? And which sources can you use to find facts about settlers and convicts with other than Anglo-Celtic ancestry? Roanna Gonsalves’ own experience ... Read more
