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Tamar Valley Writers Festival
October 16-19, 2026, Launceston.
This fabulous Northern Tasmania writers festival punches well above its weight. This year Claire is part of the amazing program that includes Nigella Lawson, Shaun Micallef, Siang Lu, Hannah Kent, Katherine Johnson, Karen Brooks, Rebecca Armitage and more! Claire is on a panel titled The Apple Isle: Writing Tasmania (Sunday, 1:15pm), but you should sign up for the full program!
Author Talks, Visits & Workshops
Claire is a warm, engaging and knowledgeable speaker who particularly enjoys connecting with readers and aspiring writers at live events. She has extensive experience with a mic in hand, including as a discussion panel moderator, at author talks in schools, libraries and festivals, and delivering practical workshops. Claire has also accepted invitations to writing/reading groups, online discussions/talks and as a keynote speaker at charity events.
Recent experience:
– Panel moderator, Historical Fiction–Stories Close to Our Hearts with authors Dr Karen Brooks and Angela Baker at Hobart Writers MiniFest.
– Panel moderator, Writing Women Back Into History with authors Tèa Cooper, Julie Janson and Alli Parker at Northern Beaches Readers Festival.
– In-discussion events with Gina Chick, Sandie Docker, Frances Whiting, Danielle Wood (aka Minnie Darke), and Mary-Lou Stephens (among others!).
– Workshops for Queensland Writers Centre, TasWriters, Writers Victoria and Storytelling Festival.
Let’s work together
If you’re interested in engaging Claire for your event, please fill out the contact form and she will be in touch. Claire’s fees adhere to the Australian Society of Authors Rates of Pay (Public Appearances).
*Photo by Momento Photography
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