New director announced for Adelaide Writers’ Week
Sydney Writers’ Festival CEO Jo Dyer is set to take over as the new director of Adelaide Writers’ Week following the departure of Laura Kroetsch.
Sydney Writers’ Festival CEO Jo Dyer is set to take over as the new director of Adelaide Writers’ Week following the departure of Laura Kroetsch.
These biennial awards, run by Arts SA, were announced in a special ceremony at Adelaide Writers’ Week, followed by a VIP function in the Torrens Parade Ground Drill Hall.
Academic and author Clive Hamilton’s exposé about China’s influence in Australia will be published on the eve of his appearance at Adelaide Writers’ Week next month after Hardie Grant acquired the world rights to the book.
Adelaide Writers’ Week outgoing director Laura Kroetsch talks to InDaily about some of this year’s key themes, author highlights, and how she feels about presenting her final instalment of the popular literary event.
Adelaide Writers’ Week director Laura Kroetsch recommends a selection of compelling fiction and non-fiction books for the summer holidays.
Cory Doctorow, science-fiction writer and co-editor of the blog Boing Boing, has been announced as a guest at next year’s Adelaide Writers’ Week – the final event to be presented by current director Laura Kroetsch.