A Weekend with Emma Pei Yin
Description
Emma Pei Yin is an Australian-Chinese writer and editor. Her debut novel, WHEN SLEEPING WOMEN WAKE has been published globally, translated into multiple languages and was longlisted for the ARA Historical Novel Prize in 2025. In the last week, Emma's novel has also been announced on the shortlisted for 'Best Debut Fiction' with the Australian Independent Bookseller Awards.
She is also the founder of yinfluence editorial, an agency that works with PoC, queer and neurodivergent writers, connecting them with editors and mentors who understand the stakes of telling stories from the margins.
Meet Emma at an intimate Author Talk held at the Museum of the Riverina, Botanic Gardens Site on Friday 20 February, where she will discuss her WWII novel about three Chinese women navigating war-torn Hong Kong and the power of love, family and literary connection.
Emma's talk will be moderated by local Historian and Riverina Readers Festival Reading Team member, Samantha Leah.
Write with Emma at an exclusive 4-hour workshop on Saturday 21 February at the Wagga Wagga City Library, where she will guide aspiring, emerging or experienced writers through the techniques she uses to develop fictional worlds, weave history through fictional narrative and plot out a captivating storyline.
EVENT DETAILS:
Author Talk with Emma Pei Yin
Friday 20 February, 2026
Museum of the Riverina - Botanic Gardens Site, Lord Baden Powell Drive
Doors open at 6pm, with talk commencing at 6:30pm. Event will conclude at 8:00pm.
Bookselling supported by Gateway Bookshop.
Beverage and nibbles provided upon entry, supplied by Riverina Readers Festival.
Tickets are $40.00 + booking fee
Writing Workshop with Emma Pei Yin
Saturday 21 February, 2026
Community Learning Space 1&2, inside Wagga Wagga City Library, 243 Baylis Street
Workshop commences at 10:30am and concludes at 3:00pm, with a 30-minute catered lunch break. Fresh sandwiches and fruit supplied by Riverina Readers Festival.
Tickets are $85.00 + booking fee
This event is proudly brought to you by Riverina Readers Festival Inc.
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FAQs
- Will Emma be signing books at the Author Talk?
Absolutely! Following Emma's talk, she will be available for book signing alongside Gateway Bookshop's table.
- Will I get to ask Emma questions at the Author Talk?
Yes! Local Historian Samantha will speak with Emma for 45 minutes and allow 15 minutes at the end for reader questions. Just place your hand up to ask your question. Emma will also be available for questions at her Book Signing Table with Gateway Bookshop.
- What do I bring to the Workshop?
Feel free to bring:
Notebook/ laptop
Your favourite pen (seriously)
One page of ‘research’ if you have it: photo, article, family anecdote, object description
From Emma: & please note that this will be a safe space for us to collaborate together. You never have to share anything you don't want to!
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