TIM TIME
Among the writers conducting talks and workshops at the Sydney Writers Festival is former Canberran and ex-Doug Anthony All Star Tim Ferguson, author of Carry a Big Stick. His events are on May 21, 22 and 24. More information and bookings: swf.org.au
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M16 RESIDENCY
Applications for M16 Artspace's new Aspiring Arts Writers Residency close on May 30. The four-month program begins in July and is mentored by Terence Maloon. More information: m16artspace.com.au.
WHAT'S ON
Monday: 3.30pm:
Belinda Murrell, author of the Lulu Bell series for six to nine-year-olds and the mystery The Sequin Star, will be at a Paperchain Kids event at Paperchain Bookstore Manuka.
Monday, 6pm:
Australian antiquarian booksellers Kay Craddock, Anne McCormick and Nicholas Pounder will talk about their trade in People of the Book - Tales from the World of the Antiquarian Bookseller. It's on in Conference Room, Level 4, National Library of Australia. Cost: $10, includes refreshments. Bookings essential: nla.gov.au/bookings or 6262 1271 (weekdays 9am-noon).
Tuesday, 6pm:
International rare-book luminaries John Baxter and Nicolas Barker will talk about their quests and conquests in Two Sides of the Bibliographic Coin in the National Library of Australia Theatre, Lower Ground 1. Cost: $10, includes refreshments. Bookings essential: nla.gov.au/bookings or 6262 1271 (weekdays 9am-noon)
Thursday, 5.45 for 6pm:
David Mason will speak about his book Walk Across Australia: The First Solo Crossing at Paperchain Bookstore Manuka. RSVP telephone 6295 6723 or email info@paperchainbookstore.com.au
Wednesday, 6.30pm:
Jeanette Purkis's The Wonderful World of Work: A handbook for Asperteens is a hands-on workbook to help teenagers with Asperger syndrome. It will be launched by Peter Brady, chief executive of Autism Asperger ACT, at the National Library of Australia Bookshop. Free but bookings essential: Bookings essential: nla.gov.au/bookings or 6262 1271 (weekdays 9am-noon).
Thursday, 6pm:
In the ANU/Canberra Times Meet the Author series, Swedish crime writer Camilla Lackberg will be in conversation with Colin Steele at the Copland Theatre, Kingsley Street, ANU. This event is free and open to the public but seats are limited so register below to secure your spot. Books will be available for sale and signings will take place after the event at the University Co-op stand. Bookings: eventbrite.com and inquiries: ANU Events on 6125 8415.
Tuesday, May 27, 5.30pm:
Barry Jones - among other things, the former federal science minister - will launch a new book, The Human Capacity for Transformational Change: Harnessing the Collective Mind by Valerie A. Brown and John A. Harris in the Great Hall, University House, Balmain Crescent, the Australian National University. Inquiries: email fennerschool-rsvp@anu.edu.au or phone 6125 4588.
Litbits submissions should arrive by 9am on Wednesday to be considered for publication. litbits@canberratimes.com.au
