Researching for your next book
Toni Risson in conversation with Margaret Cook
Have you ever wondered how authors write a non-fiction book and how they gather the relevant (and accurate) information to confidently put forward their case?
In this 1 1/2 hour session in The Book Bouquet, join Toni Risson and Margaret Cook (both well-known local historians and authors) as they discuss their approach to research and how it all comes together to publish.
This is an opportunity for all budding and experienced writers to learn from two very experienced local authors, and ask questions in the relaxed setting of the bookstore.
This special discussion event is to celebrate 2026 SPARK Festival and part of our full program to showcase Ipswich's local authors and illustrators.
The event is free to attend but registration is required as the event is held within the bookstore and seating will be limited.
Speaker Bios
Margaret Cook
Margaret Cook holds a PhD in history from The University of Queensland. She is a member of the Professional Historians Association, has a significant body of work in environmental and social history and heritage conservation, and has worked in cultural tourism and the museum sector. Margaret is a Research Fellow at the Australian Rivers Institute, Griffith University, and an Honorary Research Fellow at La Trobe University. Her major work, A River with a City Problem was published in 2023 by UQ Press.
Toni Risson
Dr Toni Risson is a storyteller and a cultural historian who has penned everything from children’s picture books to a doctorate on the magic of lollies. An expert of the Greek café phenomenon, Toni curated Meet Me at the Paragon for the State Library of Queensland (2019-2020), and her book Brisbane’s Greek Cafes: A Million Malted Milks was a finalist in the 2019 Queensland Literary Awards.
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