2014 Adelaide Writer’s Week

2014 Adelaide Writer’s Week

The 2014 Adelaide Writer’s Week will feature speakers on heavy topics such as war, religion, euthanasia, and sexuality. Not to mention the flock of well-known fiction authors like Elizabeth Gilbert, Alexander McCall Smith, and Margaret Drabble. Director Laura Kroetsch fondly called this event of over 90 writers the “Big Books and Big Ideas”. The event […]

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The 2014 Adelaide Writer’s Week will feature speakers on heavy topics such as war, religion, euthanasia, and sexuality. Not to mention the flock of well-known fiction authors like Elizabeth Gilbert, Alexander McCall Smith, and Margaret Drabble.

Director Laura Kroetsch fondly called this event of over 90 writers the “Big Books and Big Ideas”. The event will be held at the Pioneer Women’s Memorial Gardens from March 1-6.

We can expect a lot of excitement from famous novelist Margaret Drabble. She will be speaking about her latest novel, The Pure Gold Baby, and will discuss the failures and success of the novel. Scottish novelists Alexander McCall Smith will also be there to feature his ever popular novels.

A debate may arise from books like “Forgotten Wars” as it disputes the myth about Australia’s settlement, and “Damned If I Do” by Euthanasia crusader, Nitschke.

Francis Spufford will participate in a debate with Marcus Chown, a science writer in UK. They will talk about the possibility of a peaceful Faith and Science discussion. Spufford will also tackle some issues with Diarmaid MacCulloch, a UK church historian.

In view of the centennial of World War I which led to the flooding of war-related books and write-ups, Adelaide Writer’s Week will also host historians. Featured are Sean McMeekin, Margaret MacMillan, and Paul Ham. Their books closely describe how the war started. A number of fiction writers who illustrate the soldiers’ experiences will also be featured.

You can bring your kids to the event as 2 days were allotted for a Punch & Judy Show, and some real nice storytelling featuring great storytellers Andy Griffiths and Mem Fox.

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