Is "Settler-noir" even a genre? Well, it is now.
On Monday March 2nd the Kitten Club will be welcoming special guest Laura Greaves. Laura is a non-fiction writer who is currently working on her PhD, the subject of which is the true crime story of the murder of teenage bride Caroline Walsh, whose case formed the basis of Henry Lawson's poem "The Ghost At the Second Bridge".
She'll share some of the discoveries she's made, and talk about her work. Be prepared to be at least a little creeped out. Oh, and don't look behind you on the way to your car...
As always, floor spots are available, so if you've ever wanted to get behind a microphone to share something you've written, or even just tell a story or read something great written by someone else, this is your opportunity to do it in front of a welcoming and generous audience.
Entry is $10 ($5 concession) and we will have gift vouchers from The Little Lost Bookshop to give away as door prizes.
Hemingway's Polydactyl Kitten Club and Speakeasy
Avalon Cocktail Lounge
Monday 2 March - 7pm
Entry $10 pp
For further enquiries contact James at james@westwords.com.au or call/text 0410588201
About the Kitten Club
Join Ernest in the Avalon Cocktail Lounge every first Monday of the month when WestWords presents Hemingway’s Polydactyl Kitten Club and Speakeasy - an evening of spoken word, poetry and readings of new work.
Each event will feature a guest artist as well as opportunities for floor performers to share their words. Young readers encouraged.
Floor spots are always available, lucky door prizes are up for grabs, cocktails will be in abundance, and a pleasant evening (including goosebumps) is all but guaranteed!
About WestWords
WestWords is dedicated to celebrating and championing the stories of the people, places and cultures that comprise the heart of Western Sydney. WestWords Centre for Writing is based in Parramatta. A guiding philosophy of WestWords is a belief in the power of literature and literacy (written, oral and visual), self-expression and creativity to change lives and the experience of communities. With a strategic focus on children and young people and through a comprehensive program of workshops, residencies, fellowships and support for writers we offer professional opportunities for the growth of distinctive voices.