Author talk with Fiona Wilkes and Howard McKenzie-Murray
Join authors Fiona Wilkes, author of I Remember Everything, and Howard McKenzie-Murray, author of This is Where We Say Goodbye, for this special in-conversation event. Fiona and Howard will chat about their new books, their writing and research process, and their shared experience of being shortlisted for the prestigious 2024 Hungerford Award.
Please note that this event will include discussion of some heavy topics, including grief, death and the AIDS crisis.
About Fiona Wilkes
Fiona Wilkes is a writer, researcher and educator, specialising in English and Literary Studies. Her work has been published locally, nationally and internationally, and has garnered attention from several literary awards. Born in the United Kingdom, Fiona now lives and works in Perth, Western Australia, on unceded Whadjuk Noongar land. Her debut novel, I Remember Everything, was shortlisted for the 2024 Hungerford Award.
About I Remember Everything
Beginning in Bristol and moving to 1980s London, this novel follows Billie, a young queer woman, as she navigates the highs and lows of life, coming out, and finding her chosen family, only to lose them again during the AIDS epidemic.
Thirty years on, Billie picks up her pen to celebrate the lives of these friends: quixotic Robert, Tolstoy the photographer, soft-spoken Eleanor, sweet-eyed Sasha, uncompromising Aggie, and Ted the dreamer. And, of course, Laura – the girl who has always captivated Billie, and the one person she can’t live without.
This is a story of queer joy, queer tragedy, and the strength to love deeply.
About Howard McKenzie-Murray
Howard McKenzie-Murray is a writer born on Whadjuk land in the settler-state of WA. He writes fiction and for the theatre. After studying languages and philosophy at UWA and Murdoch University, he lived abroad and travelled widely. These days, he lives in Fremantle, travels when possible, reads, gardens and practises zen.
About This is Where We Say Goodbye
The day after Maud Tarkington turns twenty-one, she must attend the funeral of her favourite brother Lloyd. But instead, Maud is ricocheting around the city, looking for signs of life – will she even make it to Lloyd’s send-off?
Shortlisted for the 2024 Hungerford Award, This Is Where We Say Goodbye is a quirky, bittersweet story about family ties, memory and the unexpected ways we hold it together when everything has fallen apart.
Event starting time
Doors will open for this event at 6pm, with the event beginning at 6:15pm. Due to the library's regular opening hours entry is not possible before 6pm, so please plan accordingly.
Getting to the event:
Subiaco Library has limited parking bays available at the rear of the building including two accessible parking bays. For more information on getting around Subiaco visit the city’s website.
Access and inclusion:
Subiaco Library is wheelchair accessible. For additional information please contact Subiaco Library on 9237 9300.
Ticket information:
You are not required to bring a ticket with you. Names will be checked at the door. Please note that space is limited and registration is essential. Please only register if you will definitely be attending.
More information:
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