Rosemarie Milsom is a literary programmer, arts leader and former journalist with 15 years’ experience shaping public conversations centred on books and ideas. As the founding director of Newcastle Writers Festival, she built a dynamic, widely respected regional literary organisation. In April, Rosemarie was appointed director of Adelaide Writers’ Week. Alongside her festival leadership, Rosemarie has served as a non-executive director and committee member for several cultural organisations, as well local and state governments.
