In Conversation: Kate Mildenhall & Donita Richards

Join us for a special author talk with Kate Mildenhall, celebrating her latest novel The Hiding Place. In this engaging evening, Kate will be in conversation with Donita Richards as they explore the ideas and questions that sit at the heart of the book, from power and privilege to belonging, secrecy, and the stories we tell ourselves.

Kate will share insights into her writing process, the inspiration behind the novel, and how the book took shape on the page. There'll be plenty of time for audience questions, discussion, and reflection, making this a warm and welcoming event for readers, writers, and the simply curious alike.

Whether you've read the book cover to cover, dipped in and out, or are discovering it for the first time, you're warmly invited to join the conversation. Come along to hear from one of Australia's most thoughtful contemporary writers and enjoy an evening of lively discussion, literary insight, and shared curiosity in good company.

About Donita Richards Donita Richards is a writer, editor, and community arts professional with extensive experience designing and facilitating writing workshops, literacy programs, and arts festivals. As Co-Founder and Director of Bad Writers Club and Co-Director/Programmer of Footscray West Writers Fest, she has built inclusive, community-centred programs that empower participants to take creative risks and grow as storytellers. Her work spans creative program design, developmental editing, storytelling coaching, bookselling, and education sales management.