MATIA - Mandurah Readers' and Writers' Festival - In conversation with Kathy Heys - 10 January 2026
Happy New Year to all…
My first event for 2026 is the Mandurah Readers’ and Writers’ Festival. Details are below and link to book is here. I hope to see you there.
📚Mandurah Readers’ & Writers’ Festival 2026📚
Day two of the Mandurah Readers’ & Writers’ Festival 2026 starts with Emily Tsokos Purtill, in conversation with Kathy Heys. Emily is the winner of the 2025 WA Premiers Book Award for Emerging Writer for her debut novel Matia.
The Mandurah Readers’ and Writers’ Festival is an annual literature event presented by City of Mandurah Library Services. The aim of the festival is to foster a love of reading and literature and encourage creativity in our community.
In 2026 the festival will be held from 8 - 10 January at Seashells Mandurah, bringing together an array of established and emerging storytellers from across Western Australia. This three-day festival includes author talks and panel discussions.
Saturday 10 January 2026
9.30am: In Conversation with Emily and Kathy
10.15am: Q & A
10.30am: Book sales and signing
Tea and coffee provided.
The festival bookseller is Dymocks Busselton. Places are limited and bookings are required.
Tickets per event $5
All day tickets $15
The link to book is here:
