Saturday 24 July - Saturday 1 August 2010

This exciting event, the first of its kind in Perth, celebrates the breadth and depth of literary creativity in our local community.

Watch this space for photos and anecdotes from our inaugural event...
...it was AWESOME!

MEET THE AUTHORS
Meet some of your favourite authors and have your book signed  

10am 
Steve Wells (Enjoy Emotional Freedom)  
       AUTHOR TALK: "Emotional Freedom"
David Beard (If Only I'd Known I'd Live This Long)
Carla Van Raay (God's Callgirl, Desire, The Price of Passion)

12noon
David Graham (Wellbeing Matters)
AUTHOR TALK: "My Lifelong Passion for Health and Wellbeing"
David discusses how we may live with radiant health by caring mindfully for our 
physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs.

RAPSODY OF POETRY
Be enthralled by this growing artistic genre  

3.30pm
D-Chill, Rap Artist, provides awesome backing for a gathering of talented creative writers, hosted by dotdotdash. You can join in the open mic session!

MEET THE AUTHORS
Meet some of your favourite authors and have your book signed

10am
Marlish Glorie (The Bookshop on Jacaranda Street) AUTHOR TALK: "This Reader's Life As A Writer" POSTPONED: Now 12noon on Saturday 31 July
Deb Fitzpatrick (90 Packets of Instant Noodles) 
    AUTHOR TALK: "The Writer's Process: from manuscript to published book"
Mark Nesti (If We Are Anything) 
David Woodroffe (Coffee Cup Counselling)

11am
Janette Philp & Michelle Ferry (Live, Love, Laugh) 
       AUTHOR TALK: "How to Self-Publish Your Book"    
       Our No1 bestselling authors will discuss the step by step process of 
       their journey to self-publish, and how they "lived, loved, laughed 
       and learned...so much!" 
Julie Meek (Truth. Lies & Chocolate)

12noon
Patricia O'Neill (Her Majesty The King) 
       AUTHOR TALK: "Historical Fiction: Why write about past lives?"

1pm
David Michie(Buddhism for Busy People, Hurry Up And Meditate, Magician of Lhasa)  
       AUTHOR TALK: "The Art of Happiness"    
       David will present several practical Tibetan Buddhist teachings 
       on how to reframe your experience of reality to cultivate greater 
       happiness and inner peace.
Amanda Curtin (The Sinkings)

BUILDING A COMMUNITY OF KNOWING
A panel discussion hosted by dotdotdash

3pm
Why get involved in literary communities? Members of literary magazine dotdotdash talk about the building of literary communities, their personal connection to creative groups in Perth and what motivates them to participate. Read more...

SCHOOL CHILDREN'S PROGRAM
Creative reading and writing activities by, for and with children

9.30am
Erica Bentel, Author (Has A Book Got A Spine?) Bring your young'uns along at 9.30am when Erica will read her children's book that helps to stimulate their little creative brains.

10am
The Cath In The Hat! our very own cafe poet-in-residence, Catherine Jennings, will delight all ages with her inimitable performance of our favourite Dr Seuss character! 

10.30am
Nicki Hurwitz, Author (My Remember Is Broken)

11am
Bernice Metlitzky, Author (You Are My Hero)

A WORLD OF WISDOM
A fascinating day filled with literary contributions celebrating cultural diversity

10am
Rita La Bianca, Writer, talks to us about writing in Italian culture

11am
Rose van Son, Poet, draws us into social and cultural visions of far-off countries, returning to our own Perth history and culture.

5pm
Afeif Ismail, Poet, Playwright and Human-Rights Activist, (Bet of the Argil, Mum! This World Lies to Us, The African Magician) presents a personal documentary of his extraordinary life as a writer.

The Bodhi Tree will be open until 6.30pm

STORIES TO BE TOLD
Your chance to be part of a creative documentary

Gerald Ashcroft, film maker, will be compiling a documentary on the power of writing. If you have a compelling story about writing, read more about how you could be part of this exciting project.

A MORNING OF POETRY
All things poetic, from readings to discussions

10am
Gary de Piazzi, Poet, kicks off the morning with readings from his book The Pinnacles.

Afeif Ismail, Sudanese Poet, Playwright and Human-Rights Activist (Bet of the Argil, Mum! This World Lies to Us) reads some of his poetry written while held as a political prisoner in Sudan.

Ron Okely, Poet, reads from his recently published book "The Poet and the Stockman's Hat"

Nicki Hurwitz, Author, reads the poetry of Pradip Biswas, a man committed to a mental asylum in West Bengal who writes poetry that speaks of appreciation of beauty and great hope and love for life.

11am
Hear a fabulous procession of eminent and emerging local poets performing their work. The group includes Liana Christensen, Janet Jackson, Gabrielle Everall, Meryl Manoy, Mardi May, Gary de Piazzi, Peter Bibby, Andrew Burke and Elio Novello.

12noon
Open mic session - bring along your own favourite piece of poetry and register for a slot in the timetable.

WRITERS FORUM
Advice, inspiration and wisdom for would-be, could-be and should-be writers 

2pm
Elizabeth Bezant (I Want To Write But Don't Know Where To Start) The Bodhi Tree's in-house writing coach motivates, empowers and informs on the writing process, from accessing your creativity to finding a publisher.

HEALTH, WELLBEING AND WRITING
A close-up on the role of writing in the healing process and personal development 

10am
Dr Jeremiah Peiffer, School of Chiropractic & Sport Science, Murdoch University, explains a special exercise program designed to help writers minimise the wrist, shoulder, neck and back pains frequently caused by this hazardous acitivity!

11am
Elizabeth Bezant (Caring Moments; Stolen Moments) The Bodhi Tree's in-house writing coach talks about her books and how they are helping carers and those with dementia and Alzheimer's.

12noon
Marlish Glorie (The Bookshop on Jacaranda Street) 
       AUTHOR TALK: "This Reader's Life As A Writer" 

SCREEN AND STAGE WRITING

2pm
Dr Sarah Rosetti, Screenwriter, and Jenny McNae OAM, Actor, share their thoughts and wisdom on writing for the screen and the stage.

THE WRITTEN WORD
Writing on display in all its beauty and diversity  

10am
Judith Ann, Artist & Calligrapher, demonstrates her beautiful calligraphy. Have your own piece crafted by Judith or purchase one of her unique artworks.  

11am
Bernie Kroczek demonstrates and discusses the mystical and ancient language of Sanskrit.

A HAIKU CELEBRATION
Haiku performances and announcement of Haiku competition winners

12noon
An informative session of Haiku and Haiga hosted by Maureen Sexton and Amanda Joy. Also on display are extraordinary works of haiku on silk by local artist Annie Otness.

2pm
A special treat of Butoh, a Japanese dance, performed by Roeli Joosten.

3pm
Announcement of the Haiku Competition winners followed by readings. 
Click here to read more about the Haiku competition.

The Bodhi Tree would like to thank the following for their kind support:

THE BODHI BUNCH, an amazing team of passionate writers and enthusiastic volunteers: Helen Rogan, Rita la Bianca, Jenny McNae, Jule Sanders

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