Authors tell all at Words at Pearl literary event
Words on the Waves, in conjunction with the Pearl Beach Progress Association, is launching a new one-day literary event called Words at Pearl. The inaugural event will be held on…
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Free book club sessions in July
While the Words on the Waves writers’ festival wound up on June 3, the organisation’s book clubs and author talks continue throughout the year as part of the Central Coast…
Thousands flock to Words on the Waves
Despite the weather, this year’s Words on the Waves Writers Festival saw a dramatic increase in attendance, with the audience increasing by more than 20 per cent on previous years….
Take The Dip into writers festival
New to the Words on the Waves writers festival this year is the two-day event The Dip. The Dip will take place in a festival marquee adjacent the existing festival…
Easy Read book for adults with disability
Casey Gray has been working in the disability sector for more than 20 years and is pioneering a new writing genre – Easy Read for adults with disability who can…
Countdown to Words on the Waves
Excitement is mounting as the Words on the Waves writers’ festival approaches. To be held at various venues on the Peninsula and around the Coast on May 29-June 3, the…
Central Coast writer repacks for Greece
Central Coast author Sally Jane Smith will launch her latest novel, Repacking for Greece: A Mediterranean Odyssey at a multi-author event on June 5 as part of the Words on…
Writers’ Festival presents free family fun day
The Words on the Waves Writers Festival is set to launch a new program, The Dip, which includes a free family fun day on Sunday, June 2. People attending will…
Words on the Waves announces more guest authors
Words on the Waves has released the names of its second wave of guest speakers as the writers festival approaches. The festival will be held from May 29-June 3 at…
First speakers announced for Words on the Waves
As the Words on the Waves writers festival approaches, organisers have announced the first “author reveal”. Joining the festival from Victoria will be acclaimed author and poet, Tony Birch. Coming…
Writers’ festival presents new reading initiative
Words on the Waves Writers Festival is introducing a Central Coast-wide book club and reading project incorporating a seniors stream as part of its 2024 program. The project, Central Coast…
Words at Wagstaffe returns in March
Words at Wagstaffe, a much-loved staple in the Central Coast literary calendar, will return to Wagstaffe Hall on Saturday, March 16. Held annually in partnership between Words on the Waves…
Good Girl, Bad Girl By Michael Robotham
Call it impatience, or fear of commitment but I generally can not read a series anymore with 2, 3 or 4 books revolving around the same story, there are A…
Three new books to launch at Kincumber during writers festival
Philippa Kaye is one of three local authors who will launch their new books at Kincumber Library on June 1 as part of the Words on the Waves Writers Festival….
Self care book launch at Writers Festival
Two local authors will share their lived experience, transforming their wounds into wisdom, at a special book launch at Umina Beach on June 5 as part of the Words on…
Words on the Waves writer’s festival waxing up some excitement
The Words on the Waves Writers’ Festival for 2023 is waxing down its boards with a flurry of announcements ahead of the big event to be held from May 29…
Fresh new book about women reporting from the frontline of wars to be featured locally
Melissa Roberts, who has co-edited a new book telling the stories of female reporters on the frontline of conflict, will be one of the speakers at a literary event to…
Words on the Waves writers win support for schools program
Words on the Waves Kids & Schools Program received a $48,000 funding boost thanks to the NSW Government’s Arts and Cultural Development Program this month. Moving forward the Kids &…
Weekly News 5@5
Central Coast Weekly Video News 5@5 – A selection of the lead stories direct from the newsroom. This week: Reconciliation week gathering hosted by Coast Shelter.Council Elections announced for 2024Emma McBride…
Words on the Waves returns to Peninsula
The Words on the Waves literary festival returns to the Central Coast on June 3-6, with events at Umina Beach and Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Clubs. After the success…