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MARION is a not-for-profit, member-driven literary organisation dedicated to championing the rights and interests of writers in the ACT region and beyond. Unceded Ngunnawal and Ngambri country.

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Today is International Day of People with Disability. One of the many wonderful things about reading is that helps broaden our perspectives. To mark the date, we're sharing a handful of our favourite books written by people with disability.

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Text reads: International Day of People with Disability. The background of the text is bright blue and the text is white. There are twelve book covers: Late Bloomer by Clem Bastow, Disability Visibility edited by Alice Wong, Stronger by Dinesh Palipana, The Shape of Sound by Fiona Murphy, Me, Antman & Fleabag by Gayle Kennedy, Growing Up Disabled in Australia edited by Carly Findlay, Haben by Haben Girma, Autobiography of a Face by Lucy Grealy, The Collected Schizophrenias by Esmé Weijun Wang, Being Seen by Elsa Sjunneson, Diving into Glass by Caro Llewellyn, and Sitting Pretty by Rebekah Taussig. They are arranged in a grid: four across and three high.
December 3, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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Thanks to everyone who came along to our 30th Anniversary End-of-Year Celebration last Friday 28 Nov at Gorman House!
Thanks to Capital Brewing for their support and the Gorman Arts Centre team who were brilliant.
🥂Here’s to 30 years of MARION, and many more!
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A photo of two cakes with surnames on them. There is a banner behind the cakes with the MARION motif on it, and the ACT Government logo. Paper plates and serviettes surround the cakes.
December 2, 2025 at 6:10 AM
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Our December Focus On is here featuring books by Erik Eklund, Emily Gallagher, edited by Natalie King and Iwantja Arts, Daniel O'Malley, Caroline Palmer, and Peter Papathanasiou!

Check out these & more: marion.ink/focus-on #FocusOn

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There are six book covers: Politics, Pride and Perversion by Erik Eklund, Playtime by Emily Gallagher, The Art of Kaylene Whiskey edited by Natalie King and Iwantja Arts, Royal Gambit by Daniel O'Malley, Workhorse by Caroline Palmer, and The Bolthole by Peter Papathanasiou. There are purple stripes at the top and bottom of the image. Text reads: Focus On December. The MARION and ACT Government logos appear at the bottom of the image.
December 2, 2025 at 4:48 AM
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We are delighted to share that Capital Brewing Co is our Drinks Sponsor for the our End-of-Year Member Gathering!

Founded in Canberra in 2016, Capital Brewing Co is one of the largest independent craft breweries in Australia.

Thank you so much to Capital Brewing Co for their support!
Text reads: MARION's End-of-Year Member Gathering Drinks Sponsor. Thank you! The Capital Brewing Co logo is in the middle of the image. The background is bright pink.
November 26, 2025 at 2:15 AM
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Have you got your ticket for our End of Year celebration this Friday?
CJ Bowerbird will be leading an Open Mic, drinks will be supplied, and in the spirit of the old days, please bring a plate to share.
Thanks to Capital Brewing Co. for their support!
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Text reads Rewind to '95: MARION Members' Celebration. 5-8pm Friday 28 November. There is a collage of pictures and things from 1995, including Windows 95, the $5 note, Pizza Hut, Buzz Lightyear, and Passiona. The MARION, Gorman Arts Centre, and Capital Brewing Co logos are at the bottom of the image, alongside "Supported by the ACT Government".
November 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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📣 🍸 Date Change ✨

Unfortunately, due to an unexpected venue disruption, we have rescheduled this event.

Spirited Words with Craig Cormick, will now take place at Big River Distilling Co. on Friday 5 December. We hope you can join us!

Info here: events.humanitix.com/spirited-wor...
November 14, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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Our End of Year MARION Members' Celebration is coming up! We're delighted to have CJ Bowerbird leading an Open Mic for the occasion.
Thanks to Capital Brewing Co for their support.
We'd love for you to join us!
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Text reads: 5-8pm Friday 28 November. MARION Members' Celebration. The MARION, Gorman House and Capital Brewing Co logos are at the bottom of the image. In the centre is a collage of pictures of things from 1995.
November 12, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Come Write with us this Saturday 15 November 11am–1pm at Tuggeranong Arts Centre for this special SpringOUT edition of Come Write, hosted by Emma Batchelor!
This is the final Come Write for the year before it takes a break over the summer.
RSVP: marion.ink/come-write-w...
Text reads: "Meet ups for writers. SpringOUT edition Come Write. Saturday 15 November 11am–1pm." The MARION and Tuggeranong Arts Centre logos are at the bottom of the image. Supported by the ACT Government. There is a recurring circular motif with blue, white and pink circles.
November 11, 2025 at 5:53 AM
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MARION members! Join us at Gorman House as we rewind to 1995, the year our story began. Celebrate our shared history, reconnect with friends and raise a glass to the stories still to come.
Thanks to Capital Brewing Co. for their support of this event!
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Text reads: 5–8pm Friday 28 November. Rewind to '95. MARION Members' End of Year Gathering. The MARION, Capital Brewing Co, and Ainslie and Gorman Arts Centre logos are at the bottom of the image. Supported by ACT Government. The image is a collage of photos of things from 1995 including Paul Keating, Center Cinema, a Tamagotchi, Clueless, Tomorrow When the War Began, and the Civic Pool Diving Board.
November 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Our October Focus On features books by Plestia Alaqad, Jack Heath, Dominic Hoey, Kate Liston-Mills, Bridget Vincent, & Robert Wellington: marion.ink/focus-on

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November 4, 2025 at 5:13 AM
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Join MARION, Bookface Gungahlin and Kamberri region writers and readers for a celebration of Queer literature.

Featuring local writers and creatives Emma Batchelor, Alex Eagleton, and Jarrad West, this free, informal event will be full of book recommendations, literary discussion and connection.
Text reads: Queer Reads @ Bookface. 33 Hibberson Street Gungahlin ACT. Join us to celebrate Queer Literature. 6pm Thursday 6 November 2025. There is the Springout Festival logo, as well as the MARION logo. Supported by ACT Government. There is a photo of the outside of the Gungahlin BookFace shop.
October 22, 2025 at 5:54 AM
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On Saturday we're holding Writing Short Stories with @kaaronwarren.bsky.social, fresh off the heels of Conflux 19 where she was announced as a winner of 3 Ditmar Awards incl. Best Novel for The Underhistory.
Congratulations Kaaron & all winners! Grab your ticket: events.humanitix.com/writing-shor...
Text reads: Kaaron Warren. Inspiration, Desperation and Pure Elation: Writing Short Stories. Saturday 11 October. Anniversary program 30 years. Supported by ACT Government. There is a photo of Kaaron Warren, and the cover of her book The Underhistory. The MARION and Harry Hartog logos appear.
October 7, 2025 at 6:06 AM
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Join us for Interdisciplinary Arts Party with Emma Batchelor, in partnership with QL2 Dance as part of SpringOUT Festival! This free, craft focused workshop will give participants an insight into writing in conversation with other artistic disciplines.

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Text reads: Interdisciplinary Arts Party with Emma Batchelor. 5:30-8pm Friday 7 November. Anniversary Program 30 Years. Supported by ACT Government. There is a photo of Emma Batchelor. The MARION, QL2 Dance and SpringOUT present.
October 3, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Last chance to join multi-award winning story teller Kaaron Warren as she leads you through the ups and downs of creating short fiction! We’ll find the right voice for your story and build characters who come to life on the page.

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October 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Join us for Spirited Words, a special 30th anniversary write-in at Big River Distilling with Craig Cormick. This relaxed gathering is for MARION members of all levels, whether you’re a seasoned storyteller or just dipping your pen for the first time.

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Spirited Words: A Write-in with Gin
Spirited Words: MARION’s 30th Anniversary Write-in with Big River Distilling. Guided by the one and only Craig Cormick, with a signature drink included.
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October 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Our October Focus On features books by Nick Arley, Eva Baltasar translated by Julia Sanches, Virginia Haussegger, Bri Lee, Jacqui Malins, and Omar Musa.
Check out these & more: marion.ink/focus-on #focuson

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There are six book covers: Fierceland by Omar Musa, GERT by Jacqui Malins, Seed by Bri Lee, King of the Desert by Nick Arley, Unfinished Revolution by Virginia Haussegger, and Mammoth by Eva Baltasar translated by Julia Sanches. There is a purple stripe at the top and a teal and blue stripe at the bottom of the image. Text reads: Focus On October. The MARION and ACT Government logos appear at the bottom of the image.
October 1, 2025 at 5:32 AM
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Truth, Trust and Transparency: MARION Responds to Les Carlyon Literary Prize Decision

Read our statement: marion.ink/news/les-car...

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Fair, transparent literary prizes matter. — MARION
MARION calls on the Australian War Memorial Council to award the 2024 Les Carlyon Literary Prize as recommended by the judges.
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September 22, 2025 at 6:41 AM
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Nigel Featherstone is an award-winning novelist, librettist and now playwright based in Goulburn. Nigel spoke to MARION before rehearsals commenced for The Story of the Oars, an evocative 'mystery with music' which will premiere 19–21 Sept at The Street, Canberra.
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Text reads: Interview with Nigel Featherstone. The Story of the Oars, The Street Theatre 15 Childers St, 19–21 September. There are three photos, one of Nigel Featherstone, one of the cast of The Story of the Oars, and one of Nigel Featherstone and Jay Cameron.
September 15, 2025 at 6:59 AM
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We're seeking a part-time Administration & Events Coordinator to be the first point of contact for members and the community. We're looking for an organised, proactive person with strong communication skills and a passion for literature. Applications due Fri 12 Sept!
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Text reads: Love all things literary? Join our team! Applications close Friday 12 September. The MARION logo is in the top left corner, and the bottom right corner says Supported by the ACT Government. The background is a gradient of concentric circles from purple to yellow.
September 10, 2025 at 6:05 AM
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Our September Focus On features books by Liz Cameron, Judith Nangala Crispin, Rhett Davis, Edmund Goldrick, Meredith Hambrock, & Robert Macklin with Dr John Gray. Check out these & more marion.ink/focus-on #focuson
There are six book covers: The Man Who Planted Canberra by Robert Macklin with Dr John Gray, She's A Lamb by Meredith Hambrock, Hovering by Rhett Davis, Anzac Guerrillas by Edmund Goldrick, The Dingo's Noctuary by Judith Nangala Crispin and Cult Bride by Liz Cameron. There is an orange stripe at the top and bottom of the image. Text reads: Focus On September. The MARION and ACT Government logos appear at the bottom of the image.
September 2, 2025 at 6:54 AM
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“All people deserve to live free from violence. And all victims of violence and their allies must be allowed to speak out about their experience.”

Sonia Orchard on withdrawing from the Bendigo Writers Festival.
Why we cannot be silenced - Overland literary journal
We have witnessed what happens when uncomfortable truths are censored — particularly when voiced by artists, intellectuals and academics — too many times historically.  We have seen where the attempt ...
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August 23, 2025 at 4:13 AM
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We’re on the hunt for a part-time Administration and Events Coordinator! Could that be you?

MARION is seeking an experienced and motivated individual who feels at home with all things
literary to join our team!

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Text reads: MARION 30 years of stories, voices & vision. Love all things literary? Join our team! Applications close Friday 12 September. Supported by ACT Government.
August 27, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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We’re delighted to announce that Barrina South has been appointed to the MARION Board of Directors this month!

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A photo of Barrina South with text: Welcome to the MARION Board Barrina South. The MARION and ACT Government logos are at the bottom of the image with a heart.
August 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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📚 Ever wondered how critics read? Join award-winning critic Beejay Silcox for Reading Like a Critic — a hands-on workshop to sharpen your eye + strengthen your writing.
Sat 20 September, 10-4pm
Harry Hartog ANU, Canberra
🎟️ Tickets: events.humanitix.com/reading-like...
August 22, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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MARION is celebrating 30 yrs with a Spring/Summer season of writerly adventures. First up is the brilliant academic, writer, & broadcaster Kim Huynh ❤️ Join him to explore Ways of Writing & Engaging with Others
- 12-4pm, Sat 20 Sept
- Harry Hartog ANU
🎟️ Tickets: events.humanitix.com/writing-diff...
Alt text: Promotional poster for a Marion event featuring writer Kim Huynh. The left side shows a portrait of Kim Huynh smiling in a black patterned shirt. The right side features the cover of his book Where the Sea Takes Us: A Vietnamese–Australian Story. Event details read: “Kim Huynh – Hanging out with refugees, rough sleepers, queers, disabled folk & blokes: ways of writing and engaging with others. Saturday, 20 September. Anniversary Program / 30 Years.” The bottom lists the venue as Harry Hartog Bookseller, ANU, 153-11 University Ave, Acton. Logos for Marion, Harry Hartog, and ACT Government appear. Background is blue and gold with a giraffe illustration and butterfly graphic.
August 22, 2025 at 3:33 AM