A preamble The Canberra Writers Festival is back in 2026, and is celebrating its 10th anniversary, which is just wonderful. Last year's Artistic Director, Andra Putnis (author of Stories my grandmothers didn't tell me, my review) is also back. But what isn't back is the old theme, "Power Politics Passion", which has gradually receded into … Continue reading Canberra Writers Festival 2026: 1, ACT Book of the Year
Frank Bongiorno
Michelle Arrow in conversation with Frank Bongiorno
A few days ago, Mr Gums and I attended another ANU/The Canberra Times Meet the Author event, this one featuring Australian historian Michelle Arrow in conversation with Australian historian Frank Bongiorno. It was an especially interesting pairing because Arrow's book, which she is currently touring, is titled The seventies: The personal, the political and the … Continue reading Michelle Arrow in conversation with Frank Bongiorno
