Have you ever wanted to get a little peek at the wildly creative brain of an author? Us too! We were delighted that fabulous children’s author George Ivanoff agreed to have a chat with us ahead of his fantastic Book Week event at Belgrave Library on Wednesday, August 26. Drawing on his much-loved You Choose series, George will guide participants through his creative … [Read more...] about George Ivanoff shares secrets to his success
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Where Art, Story & Country Meet
Where Art, Story & Country Meet - A Talk and Workshop Not To Be Missed! Join Tiriki Onus and Marian Spires for art, poetry and storytelling in goranwarrabil (the Dandenong Ranges) The final day of this year’s expanded Dandenong Ranges Literary Festival will feature two very special events presented by ngurrak barring. Begin your Sunday morning with a compelling … [Read more...] about Where Art, Story & Country Meet
Fantasy fiction legend Garth Nix joins the festival!
Fantasy fiction legend Garth Nix joins the festival We're thrilled to announce our next headline author for the 2026 Dandenong Ranges Literary Festival: fantasy fiction legend Garth Nix OAM. If you’ve ever travelled the Old Kingdom subduing the restless dead with Sabriel, Lirael or Abhorsen, or solved a supernatural mystery alongside The Left-Handed Booksellers of London, … [Read more...] about Fantasy fiction legend Garth Nix joins the festival!
Sally Hepworth to discuss new novel at Festival
Sally Hepworth to discuss new novel at Festival We are thrilled to announce that bestselling author Sally Hepworth will discuss her new novel Mad Mabel, and everything writing, at this year’s Dandenong Ranges Literary Festival. Fresh from rave reviews of her novel - and a stint on the big screens in New York’s Times Square - Sally will join Kerryn Mayne for a special In … [Read more...] about Sally Hepworth to discuss new novel at Festival
Best-selling children’s authors in special Literary Festival events
Best-selling children’s authors share their skills in special Literary Festival events PLEASE NOTE: Due to unforeseen circumstances, Zeno Sworder’s workshop has been rescheduled to Friday October 2. The Dandenong Ranges Literary Festival will this year host two incredible children’s events with best-selling authors Zeno Sworder and George Ivanoff in partnership with … [Read more...] about Best-selling children’s authors in special Literary Festival events