Creator of Offspring and bestselling author of The Family Doctor, Debra Oswald knows all there is to know about crafting powerful female characters who leap off the page and out of the screen. Her latest novel, One Hundred Years of Betty, is the saga of a strong, intelligent woman born too early in time to make the most of her talents. It's about the defining force of motherhood, the family we make, and how the determination to live to the hilt, with all the joy and sorrow that entails, can lead to a life beyond one's wildest imaginings.
In a conversation spanning culture, craft and the last hundred years of women’s history, don’t miss Debra in conversation with the author of All Women Want and Lifestyle editor of Guardian Australia, Alyx Gorman.
Debra Oswald is a novelist, screenwriter and playwright, creator of the TV series Offspring, and a two-time winner of the NSW Premier’s Literary Award. Debra has published nine children’s books and four adult novels: Useful, The Whole Bright Year, The Family Doctor and most recently One Hundred Years of Betty.
Alyx Gorman is Lifestyle Editor of Guardian Australia and co-author of their weekly pop culture newsletter. She is a semi-regular guest across ABC’s radio network and her bylines have appeared in Harpers Bazaar, Elle, the Sydney Morning Herald, Time Out and more. Her debut book is All Women Want.
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This event is part of the Main Program and included as part of Platinum, Gold, Silver and Saturday Bronze Passes.
Subject to availability, a limited number of single tickets may become available 9 September.
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This venue is wheelchair accessible. Please visit our Accessibility page or email hello@bluemountainswritersfestival.com.au if you have any other accessibility requirements.