Wagga Wagga Talk One: Romy Ash in conversation with Jess Scully

Proudly hosted at Wagga Wagga City Library, this free session is an exciting opportunity to hear from an award-winning author.

When: 1pm-2pm, Friday 20 November 2026

Where: Wagga Wagga City Library, 243 Baylis St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650

Romy Ash is a critically acclaimed, award winning novelist. Her new novel Mantle was published this year. Her first novel Floundering was shortlisted for The Miles Franklin Award, The Prime Minister's Literary Award, The Commonwealth Writers Prize and longlisted for the Stella Prize. Her children's picture book As Bright as a Rainbow was published in 2024. Her essays and journalism have been published in The Saturday Paper, The Guardian, Meanjin, The Griffith Review and others.

Jess Scully is a storyteller based in Wagga Wagga and works as a reporter for ABC Riverina. Getting to tell the stories and voice the concerns of the residents of the region is a privilege she doesn’t take lightly. An award-winning radio presenter, podcaster, and even visual artist after entering an art show as a joke. She has a keen interest in society and history - particularly Australian, Indigenous and Women’s histories and how they intersect.

Collins Booksellers Wagga will be selling Romy's books and others on the day.

Make sure to snag free tickets to Talk Two to hear from fellow Stella-listed author Lucy Nelson. Lunch is provided for those attending both talks.

We can't wait to see you for Stella Day Out.