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The Berry Writers Festival acknowledges the Dharawal and Dhurga language-speaking groups who are traditional owners of this area. We acknowledge their customs and culture, which have nourished, and continue to nourish, this land. And we extend our respects to Elders, past, present, and future.
![If this photo suggests there’s a serious side to comedy… you’d be absolutely right!
James Colley is more than just about laughs—he brings sharp insight into the complexities of love and the irresistible charm of the Rom-Com genre. At the Berry Writers Festival, he'll join forces with Jessica Dettmann ("Without Further Ado") and award-winning literary fiction author Ceridwen Dovey to dive deep into what makes romantic comedies so enduring and beloved.
As a writer and producer for shows like "Gruen", "The Weekly with Charlie Pickering", and "Question Everything", James seamlessly blends humour with thought-provoking commentary. His debut novel, "The Next Big Thing: A Girl, A Boy, A Big Attraction", perfectly balances romance and cheer, ensuring there will be much to discuss and no doubt lots of laughs. Grab a friend and treat yourselves. This is one session you won’t want to miss. Tickets still available, purchase online via our website.
[image description: photo of James Colley wearing a white shirt and blue jacket looking seriously at camera. Text reads "featuring James Colley"]
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![Join us for a session that dives into the joys, struggles, and triumphs of parenthood on a page. Featuring Rachel Mogan McIntosh ("Mothering Heights"), Nina Wan ("The Albatross") and Ariane Beeston ("Because I’m Not Myself, You See") this session at Berry Writers Festival - just like these books - will make you feel seen.
Ariane Beetson raves of her fellow panellist, Rachel Mogan McIntosh describing her memoir "Mothering Heights" as “witty, honest and deliciously dry. It’s a frank and tender ode to motherhood in all its mess and magic.”
Take a domestic leave pass, grab a coffee from Milkwood and corral some fellow motherhood trench-mates for some group therapy. See you there?
[image description: graphic of the four book covers that will feature in this session, "Mothering Heights" by Rachael Mogan McIntosh, "The Albatross" by Nina Wan, "Because I'm Not Myself, You See" by Ariane Beeston and "Grace Under Pressure" by Tori Haschka. Text beneath "Mother Load: The Act of Creation, Pain, and Elation."]
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