The Second Book
#02: Rhiannon Wilde
The second episode in our new online series, The Second Book, is out now! The Second Book is a series of conversations with interviewer Michaela Kalowski, in which ten Australian authors, across different genres of writing, explore their experience of writing their second book and putting it out into the world.
Rhiannon Wilde’s first novel, Henry Hamlet’s Heart, won a raft of awards and was nominated for many others. Set in suburban Brisbane, it’s a coming-of-age love story about two friends. She writes family and queer relationships and first love with honesty; her words transport you back into those experiences. For her second novel Where You Left Us, she chose a totally different setting, fractured families and sisters with secrets in a gothic style. She reflects on what she knew she could do as a writer by the time she was deep into her second novel and how her writing has evolved.
Single episode: $15
Season pass: $120
Thank you for an incredible 2023 Festival!
The 2023 Festival, held 10–14 May, was an utter delight — what a wild ride! We are grateful and delighted to have welcomed 300 authors to nearly 150 events, pulling off a Festival that was warm and exciting and so very fulfilling.
We extend a huge thank you to our sponsors and partners, our many vibrant volunteers, speakers, moderators, provocateurs, poets, performance artists, visitors, the hardworking BWF team, and all of you who came to participate in this year's festival. Special shout out to the staff and crew from State Library of Queensland — thanks team!
We can't wait to see you all next year! Keep an eye on our socials for 2024 Festival dates.
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