In a maelstrom of discourse about looksmaxxing and the manosphere, join three authors adept at crafting nuanced, thought-provoking stories about men of all ages: from George Kemp’s gentle and precise coming-of-age novel about grief and community Soft Serve (set in a rural Maccas during a bushfire), to Andrew Pippos’ Transformations, which deftly chronicles a complicated romance between two journalists against the fading glow of Australia's print journalism era, to host Michael Winkler’s highly anticipated second novel Griefdogg about a man who decides to live his life as the family pet.
Offering emotionally complex male characters capable of strength and change, and exploring masculinity without headlines or didactic conclusions, you’ll find your next favourite novel in this heart-expanding session with three of our most considered writers.
George Kemp's critically acclaimed debut novel Soft Serve was published in February by UQP. George has had a successful career as an actor and his award-winning play Shack has been performed frequently around the country and internationally.
Andrew Pippos is the author of The Transformations and Lucky's. He lectures in creative writing at the University of Technology Sydney.
Michael Winkler's latest novel, Griefdogg, is about a Mildura water scientist who wants to live as the family pet, but discovers this gives him unwanted insights into secret grief. His previous novel, Grimmish, was shortlisted for the 2022 Miles Franklin Literary Award.
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Tickets to main program events are included in weekend and day passes. Single tickets may be available from September 8, subject to availability.
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This venue is wheelchair accessible, and AUSLAN interpreters are available upon request. Please email hello@bluemountainswritersfestival.com.au if you have any accessibility requests or wish to book an AUSLAN interpreter. More info about accessibility can be found on our Accessibility page.