The Woodend Winter Arts Festival brings together acclaimed Australian and international talent with the music, literary and arts community of the stunning Macedon Ranges. The result is a world-class showcase of vibrant, traditional and thought-provoking performances and events in the heart of one of Victoria’s best food and wine regions.

Author Kate Grenville will talk about her books and writing, with journalist Helen Elliott.

Kate Grenville is one of Australia’s most loved authors. Her works include the international bestselling The Secret River, The Idea of Perfection and The Lieutenant. Kate’s latest work is One Life, a deeply moving homage to her mother. Her novels have won many awards both in Australia and the UK, several have been made into major feature films, and all have been translated into European and Asian languages.

Helen Elliott is an arts and literary journalist. She writes for the Age, Australian and The Monthly. She is interested in literary fiction and most recently is absorbed in writing about the work of Elena Ferrante.