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Redlitzer Gala shines light on Redlands authors


October 10, 2012

The Annual Redlitzer Gala, held Saturday 6 October, was a great success with local authors coming out in force to celebrate new talent.

‘Redlitzer’ is a short story competition sponsored by Redland City Libraries and is designed to help emerging local writers.

Authors of shortlisted entries are mentored through a workshop with well-known Australian writers, and have their work published in an anthology edited by author M.K Hume.

The Redlitzer Gala at Victoria Point Library launched this year’s anthology and also announced the winners of the Editor’s Choice Award.

Columnist and author Frances Whiting was guest speaker on the evening.

Australian authors MK Hume, Louise Cusack, Marianne de Pierres and Rowena Cory Daniells, who were involved in the Redlitzer mentoring process, also attended.

The 2012 Editor’s choice award-winners, who were presented with a stunning floral arrangement, were:

Adult writer’s category:
Winner: Robbie Kirk – On the Edge
Runner up: Helen Von Schrottky – Rosemary and Thyme

Teen writer’s category:
Winner: Amber Messenger- Look at me
Runner up: Sascha Beck-Harris- Fleeting Glances

All shortlisted entrants previously received a $100 book voucher, a copy of The Australian Writer’s Marketplace 2012/13, and a place at the Redlitzer Writers’ Day to workshop their manuscripts for publication with Louise Cusack, Marianne de Pierre, Rowena Cory Daniells and MK Hume.

Copies of the 2012 Redlitzer anthology will be available for loan through all Redland Libraries.

For literary-lovers, Redland Libraries also run a series of highly popular authors talks, giving fans and budding writers the chance to hear from some of Australia’s best known authors.

To learn more about the Authors in Action series, visit Council’s website at www.redland.qld.gov.au.

Authors talks a boon for literary lovers


September 20, 2012

Redland City Council’s Authors in Action October and November line-up looks sure to impress local book lovers.

Authors in Action are events hosted by Redland Libraries, where local, national and international authors discuss their new book releases and meet with fans.

Redland City Mayor Cr Karen Williams said the Authors in Action talks were highly popular and attracted well-known authors.

“It is a rare opportunity for people to meet famous Australian authors, as well as Redlands authors who are creating a buzz and making a name for themselves overseas,” Cr Williams said.

“From Peter Fitzsimmons historically-based novel, to more personal stories such as Dawn Johnson’s story of overcoming hardships, there is something for everyone in the Authors in Action series.”

All events are free, but bookings are essential as they fill up quickly. In the next two months, the following authors will feature:

11am-12pm, 12 October: Cecil Pellows, author of ‘For Some Unknown Reason’. Capalaba Library. Bookings to: 3843 8010

12-1pm, 18 October: Dawn Johnson, author of ‘Face Values’,  Victoria Point library. Booking to: 3884 4011

6-7pm, 25 October: Marianne Delacourt, author of ‘Stage Fright’, Victoria Point Library. Bookings to: 3884 4011

12-1pm, 1 November: Peter FitzSimons, media personality and author of ‘Eureka’, Victoria Point Library. Bookings to 3884 4011

12-1pm, 8 November: Kevin Crowe author of ‘Whistle up a Storm’, Victoria Point Library. Bookings to: 3884 4011

12.30 – 1.30pm, 16 November: Ian Walkley author of ‘No Remorse’ Victoria Point Library. Bookings to: 3884 4011

For more information, visit council’s website www.redland.qld.gov.au or drop into a Redlands Library.