Between the Dances launches in Sydney with Fran Kelly and Imogen Clark
Between the Dances, a collection of stories from WW2 women, was launched to great success in Sydney on 14 August - a day before the 70th anniversary of VP Day.
RN Breakfast's Fran Kelly officially launched the book, while folk singer Imogen Clark rounded out the event by singing her beautifully poignant song about women in war, While Women Wait.
Author Jacqueline Dinan has been travelling across Australia since the launch of the book in March sharing the stories of these women - two of whom were in attendance to celebrate their contributions to the book.
Peggy Williams was working at a citrus farm in Leeton, Victoria when the war ended. She was interviewed by Fran for RN Breakfast to share her memories from that joyous day. Listen to the audio here.
Imogen Clark, Fran Kelly, Jacqueline Dinan and Publisher Jane Curry
Jacqueline Dinan, City of Sydney Deputy Lord Mayor Robyn Kemmis, Jane Curry
Jacqueline Dinan signs books at the Sydney launch of Between the Dances
Meg Green, State President of the War Widows Guild assisting one of her widows, Peggy Williams, while also meeting Edna Petfield and Fran Kelly
Honey Brown goes to Byron Bay Writers Festival
Beautiful Byron Bay with the host to the Byron Bay Writers Festival on 7 - 9 August and author of Six Degrees Honey Brown was thrilled to be speaking on two panels.
The Green Room was buzzing, and charismatic attendees and authors were in abundance, says Honey.
Her first time at the festival, Honey spoke at Romance: Escapism or Relationship Hotline with fellow authors Krissy Kneen and Jennifer St George, and Crime Scene with Mathew Condon and Michael Robotham.
Here's cheers to a wonderful festival, and to an even better 2016!
Ventura Press authors at the Melbourne Writers Festival
The Melbourne Writers Festival program was announced today! Find out which Ventura Press authors are going.
Today the program for the Melbourne Writers Festival was announced, and after a long and exciting wait we can finally reveal the excellent talks and panels our authors will be involved in.
Even our Managing Director Jane Curry will be involved this year, sharing her expertise on how to get published in the book industry. All you Melbournites (and lucky travelling Australians and Internationals) have something very special to look forward to!
Pop in and say hello to Ventura authors at the following events.
Honey Brown at After Gone Girl
Was Gone Girl a game-changer? Or did edgy psychological thrillers with complex female protagonists already exist? Honey Brown and Ann Turner talk about the book that influenced a genre and discuss their own thrilling novels. In conversation with Angela Savage.
10:00 AM
23/08/2015
ACMI Cinema 1
Jane Curry at Pathways to Publication
Ready to get published? Learn how to kick-start your writing career from leading industry experts including publishers (Black Inc, Giramondo, Tule Publishing, Ventura Press), editors (Australian Book Review, Canary Press, Mamamia, The Big Issue) and agents (Alex Adsett Publishing Services, Curtis Brown Australia, Jenny Darling & Associates).
10:00 AM – 1PM
23/08/2015
The Wheeler Centre, Performance Space
- Publishers: Chris Feik (Black Inc), Alice Grundy (Giramondo), Jane Curry (Ventura Press), Jane Porter (Tule Publishing)
- Editors: Amy Ballieu (ABR), Robert Skinner (Canary Press), Jamila Rizvi (Mamamia), Alan Attwood (The Big Issue)
- Agents: Alex Adsett, Clare Forster, Jenny Darling
- Chairperson: Lefa Singleton Norton
Honey Brown and Harrison Young at Classified: Lit vs Genre
Erotica, romance, women’s fiction, literature – what’s the difference between ‘genre’ and ‘literary’ fiction? Honey Brown, Krissy Kneen and Harrison Young – who all write about sex – talk about how their writing has been classified by publishers and booksellers, and received by readers. Hosted by MWF Director Lisa Dempster.
1:00 PM
23/08/2015
ACMI Cinema 1
Maria Katsonis at The Next Big Thing
The Next Big Thing is all about showcasing exciting new writers: the ones to watch. In this special MWF edition of the Wheeler Centre series, hear from Miles Allinson, Maria Katsonis, Eileen Ormsby and Laura Woollett – in the cosy surrounds of The Moat. Hosted by Helen Withycombe.
6:15 PM
24/08/2015
The Moat
Maria Katsonis at Good Muslim Boy, Good Greek Girl
What’s it like to be a first-generation migrant stuck between cultures – especially when who you’re supposed to be conflicts with who you really are? Maria Katsonis and Osamah Sami reflect on battling expectations and defying stereotypes. Hosted by Jan Molloy.
6:00 PM
27/08/2015
Immigration Museum
Maria Katsonis at Coffee & Papers at M.A.D.E.
Journalism is the first draft of history. Come and talk about today’s headlines with writers from the Ballarat Courier: history being made.
9:30 AM
29/08/2015
Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka (M.A.D.E.)
Maria Katsonis at Workshop Writing Memoir
They say everyone’s got a story to tell… but how do you make it resonate? How do you know what to put in, what to leave out, and how to find the ‘truth’ and meaning of your life’s story? Memoirist Maria Katsonis has done it – she’ll show you how, and help you jump the hurdles to putting it in print.
11:00 AM
29/08/2015
Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka (M.A.D.E.)
COVER REVEAL: Pocket Paleo by Catherine Proctor, released in September
The next book in our powerhouse pocket range is here with Pocket Paleo! To be released on 1 September 2015, Pocket Paleo is the easiest and most effective introduction to the paleo diet. Brought to you in a handy pocket-size at an incredible price point, the book outlines the philosophy of paleo with over 50 delicious recipes.
Ventura Press launches with Simon & Schuster
After 12 years of successful publishing, we are delighted to announce the launch of Ventura Press from 1 August 2015.
The launch of Ventura Press celebrates a new trade sales and distribution partnership with Simon & Schuster Australia, which will ensure the continued growth of our company across Australia and New Zealand.
The first title to be published under Ventura will be Six Degrees by award-winning author Honey Brown, one of Australia’s best contemporary fiction writers.
“This is a wonderful opportunity... to join forces with the trade strength of Simon & Schuster,” said Jane Curry, managing director of Ventura Press. “Ventura will continue to publish our signature brand of strong Australian non-fiction, health, and high-end fiction titles to complement the excellent Simon & Schuster list.”
Dan Ruffino, managing director of Simon & Schuster Australia, said he is thrilled to welcome Jane Curry, one of Australia’s most well respected independent publishers, to the company.
“The experience that Jane and her team bring coupled with her passion and innovative approach both complements and enhances the values we have here,” he said. “We are looking forward to growing the sales and presence of Jane’s books across Australia New Zealand from 1 August.”
