Amy Barker

Somerset Celebration of Literature

amybarker — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 08:49:52 +0000

Amy will be a guest at the Somerset Writers’ Festival from 17-19 March 2010. Held on the Gold Coast, Somerset is Australia’s premier school-based festival. Other guests include Markus Zusak, Jack Heath, Melina Marchetta, and Sophie Lee.

In addition to student sessions on each day of the festival, Amy will be appearing in The Journey of the Book seminar with author of young adult and adult fiction Belinda Jeffrey and UQP Children’s Publisher Kristina Schulz.

When: Wednesday 17 March / 10.30am-12.00pm
Where: Somerset College, Mudgeeraba
Tickets: On sale 15 February

From writing to editing, design, promotion and professional development, this seminar is a must for any aspiring writer.

From Manuscript to Market

amybarker — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 08:27:05 +0000

Express Media, in partnership with the Queensland Writers’ Centre and The Edge are presenting workshops for young writers in Brisbane.

Amy will lead the workshop themed From Manuscript to Market, which will cover topics such as your choice of subject matter, drafts, pitching your book and the where/who/how of the submission process.

Amy will also talk about what happens during and after the editing, publication and review process.

When: Saturday 20 March / 11.00am-1:00pm
Where: The Edge, State Library of Queensland, Cultural Centre, Stanley Place, South Brisbane.
Tickets: From Express Media

Express Media provides support and development opportunities for young Australians in writing and media.

Exclusive Sea Shepherd Event

amybarker — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:04:59 +0000

Amy will join Terri Irwin and Captain Paul Watson as a guest speaker at an exclusive Sea Shepherd event in Brisbane on Tuesday, 24 November. Musical guests Leigh-Chantelle, Kim Churchill and The Red Paintings will perform. The event is being MC’d by Lindsay McDougall (Frenzal Rhomb and Triple J).

Writing the Underclass @ BWF 11/09/09

amybarker — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 09:21:22 +0000

Amy will be a guest at the Brisbane Writers Festival on the panel Writing the Underclass, with Elaine Henry, CEO of The Smith Family.
It’s a free event on Friday 11 September from 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM @ GoMA Cinema B.

Description: Society’s margins can mean the end of the road for some, and offer the possibility of escape for others. The underclass narrative is underrepresented on bookshop shelves. Amy Barker aims to change that.

The Smith Family is a national, independent non-profit organisation committed to helping disadvantaged Australian children by unlocking opportunities through education and learning.

Omega Park Release + Launch

amybarker — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:28:49 +0000

Omega Park was released on 3 August 2009 and will be publicly launched by Chris Nyst at Avid Reader Bookshop in West End.

Date: Thursday, 3 September 2009
Time: 6pm for a 6.30pm start
Free event, please RSVP
p: 3846 3422
e: books@avidreader.com.au

Chris Nyst is a high-profile criminal lawyer, author and the award winning screenwriter of the film Gettin’ Square, which is set on the Gold Coast.