Sulari Gentill

In August I attended the very first Bendigo Writers Festival, which ran as smoothly as if it had be doing so for years. I was honoured appear to in a very thought-provoking session about writing and social consciousness with Alexis Wright, Hanifa Deen and Arnold Zable, moderated by Shannon Kerrigan, all writers whom I regard with respect and admiration and warmth. I also had my own "spotlight" session in which I was interviewed by the lovely Mary Pomfret. Between sessions I talked about all manner of things with the wonderful people of, and visitors to, Bendigo. Thank you Rosemary Sorrenson and your tireless committee for an entirely delightful weekend.