GCWA April Write and Sip - Crime

'Write Drunk, Edit Sober'

Come and join us for a very special Write & Sip fundraising event, in partnership with Sisters in Crime Queensland, coming to Whisky Lounge Mudgeeraba this month!A twist on the Paint and Sip concept, we will present a fun and interactive session where participants learn to write a Flash Fiction story (up to around 500 words). This month's genre is Crime, and we are excited to have a Special Guest, Megan Norris.Megan Norris is a freelance writer, author and journalist with over thirty years experience supplying exclusive headline stories to the national magazines and TV media. Over the past two decades she has covered some of the country's biggest newsbreaks, writing major world exclusives on everything from the Port Arthur Massacres, the Bali Bombings, to behind the scenes stories from Melbourne's Underworld Wars and a procession of high profile court cases.  Megan is also the Convenor for Sisters in Crime Queensland.

From magician's assistant to crime novelist, it's all about mastering the art of subterfuge for Loraine Peck, whose love for crime fiction propelled her to write the kind of book she loves to read. The Second Son, Loraine's debut novel, won the 2021 Ned Kelly Award for Best Debut Crime Fiction from the Australian Crime Writers Association. It was shortlisted for two Davitt Awards by Sisters in Crime and for a Danger Award by BAD Crime Sydney.

Where: Whisky Lounge Mudgeeraba
When: Wednesday 26th April 2023
Time: Start 7pmWhat:
Tickets: $39
Includes Beer/Basic Spirit/Glass of wine on entry, Nibbles, and 2+ hours of writing fun.

Nibbles will include crackers, dips, cheeses, veggies, etc and a dessert plate of assorted sweet items. There is a Pizza Capers/Chinese restaurant located opposite the venue if participants want something more substantial.All proceeds from the night will support the GCWA in assisting writers from all genres, age groups, and levels of writing to grow, learn, and excel in their craft. Megan and Loraine will also have their books for sale, and information about Sisters in Crime.We hope you will join us for what is sure to be a fantastic literary evening in a beautiful local venue!