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NWG Inc poets Barbara Fern and Brian Bell joined with Lyn Leerson from FAW Parramatta and read poetry for Library Lovers Day at Parramatta Library.
Not surprisingly, one day after Valentine’s Day, the emphasis was on lurve and romance.
The lead artist was wonderful singer song-writer Luciano Mesiti who is a popular guest at Parramatta Library.
Luciano (far right) sang a combination of old favourites and his own songs ending with “Love is in the Air”.
Barbara (far left) read her story in sonnets about a bored toddler who lights upon a hidden family romance.
Brian (second right) entertained us with his dry humour on contemporary life.
Lyn (centre) read two love poems by FAW writer Danuta Unzeitig-Zakrzewska.
Sue Crawford (second left) introduced the poets.

Thank you Parramatta Library for the privilege of sharing our work in the community!

Carol Amos of NWG Inc with special guest, George Basha

Many thanks to the gatherers from Merrylands and Parramatta who helped the NWG Inc committee make this day a success.
Our workshops were full to over-flowing.
We wrote about Place with Fiona Wright (Editor, Giramondo Publishing) and discussed some of the finer points of poetry and prose – how we draw the reader into our world.
We got the lowdown on how to market that amazing film script skulking on our computer – plus insight into how George Basha (Writer/Actor/Co-Producer, The Combination) creates a script.
NEW Writers’ Group Inc writers read from their latest Anthology.

Special thanks to Hiba Soueid (Community Development Team Leader) and Pam Coleman (Councilor) from Holroyd City Council for their attendance and encouragement. Todd Williams (Cultural Officer) was a great assistant and mentor in our preparation.
HomeWord 09 was supported by a Community Assistance grant from Holroyd City Council.

GO TO OUR HOMEWORD 09 PAGE – FOR Details on OUR WRITERS’ FESTIVAL AT MERRYLANDS LIBRARY
MEET:
Guest writer: GEORGE BASHA – THE COMBINATION
Guest editor: FIONA WRIGHT – Giramondo Publishing
Plus
NWG Inc Anthology Launch
NWG Inc Illustrated Writing Display

Saturday 7th November
Merrylands Library
Cnr. Miller and Newman Streets
9:30 – 3:00 pm

More DETAILS

VOICES FROM ASIA – NWG Inc Poet Dona Samson Zappone is featured tomorrow night:
AT DON BANKS MUSEUM, 6 NAPIER STREET, NORTH SYDNEY, TIME: 7.30-10.30pm
“Live Poets” meet on the last Wednesday evening of every month, February to November. $7 entry covers light refreshments. All welcome.
Enquiries: email dannylivepoets@yahoo.com.au

UPDATE: NWG Inc will hold an information and publications stall with poetry and story readings. We’ll also help the community write a story together – NWG Inc writers will offer a “starter” line or two then it’s up to everyone else’s imagination where the story travels. If you are a NWG Inc gatherer, you might like to email Jacqui Douglas about when you can take a turn on the portable mic or help on the stall.“ArtSpark Carnivale is an event aimed at celebrating Holroyds cultural diversity and creativity.”

Saturday 16 May 2009 – 12 Noon – 6pm
Holroyd Gardens Park (Cnr Pitt & Walpole Sts) Merrylands.

New Writers’ Group Inc invites you to a Gathering of writers on Anzac Day:
Theme: “Writing in all Circumstances”
Venue: Mars Hill Cafe, 331 Church Street, Parramatta NSW
Date: Saturday, 25 April 2009
Time: 3-5pm

OPEN MIC!! All writers are welcome to present their short original works on the theme. Feel free to interpret widely – makes for an interesting session.There’ll be time for news and meeting other writers over coffee and snacks (Mars Hill Cafe offers a great range).

NB Fadeel Kayat has been obliged to cancel his attendance. The previously advertised talk on Iraq today has been postponed.