Long time Wollondilly FAW member Clare Bell had a very successful book launch on 22 November 2014 at the Wollondilly Shire Hall, Picton. Titled ‘My Australia’, the book—a collection of short stories, poems and photographs with an Australian theme—provides a nostalgic look at …

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An anthology from Sutherland FAW in 2021 Sutherland Branch of the FAW has published their new anthology Undercurrents. It is a collection of stories and poems that scratch the surface to see what is beneath. Undercurrents will explore the sinister that …

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Words by Julie Thorndyke Illustrated by Nandina Vines This is the sequel to Julie Thorndyke’s very popular picture book Waiting for the Night Beautifully interpreted by illustrator Nandina Vines, this book is one day’s visual journey with a young photographer who observes …

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JULIE THORNDYKE  Words by Julie Thorndyke, illustrations by Anna Seed. This is an entrancing bedtime book of lilting verse and striking full-colour spreads depicting Australian fauna in a stunning array of landscapes. A lovely book to share with children under …

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The FAW Walter Stone Award 2014 for Life Writing was won by: Julie Weatherburn for Swimming Across Myself.  

Sutherland Shire FAW An anthology of short stories written by members of the Sutherland Shire Fellowship of Australian Writers was launched at the 10th Writers Unleashed Festival. A copy can be purchased directly from Sutherland Shire FAW. Please contact

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