Hi all. I hope you enjoy this recent interview. There are a few gaps, because there’s a time difference between Perth and Brisbane. Also, the initial lead-in time is long enough for you to press play, go and make a cup of tea, and get back for the start. It was lovely talking to Aimee, and I really appreciated the opportunity at a time when live appearances to promote books just aren’t happening. A big thank you to Brisbane Libraries for this great series.
Live stream: Meet Aurealis Award nominee Juliet Marillier
Genre storytelling can teach us a lot about the future and how to adapt to big changes. From zombies to nuclear war, curses to magic, speculative fiction is a way to explore human behaviour in fantastical settings. Catch up with Australia's favourite genre writers as they talk about their Aurealis Award shortlisted titles, and how to hold onto your creativity during changing times!Juliet Marillier was born in New Zealand and grew up surrounded by Celtic music and stories. Her own Celtic-Gaelic roots inspired her to write her first series, the Sevenwaters Trilogy. Her lifelong interest in history, folklore and mythology has had a major influence on her writing. Juliet is the author of twenty historical fantasy novels for adults and young adults, as well as a book of short fiction. Juliet’s novels and short stories have won many awards. She is a member of the druid order OBOD (the Order of the Bards, Ovates and Druids.) Juliet’s novel The Harp of Kings is nominated for Best Fantasy Novel and Best Young Adult Novel in this year’s Aurealis Awards.This event is presented as part of the Lord Mayor’s Writers in Residence series.
Posted by Brisbane Libraries on Monday, May 18, 2020
