Alli Sinclair: Writing the Past
Join bestselling author Alli Sinclair for a conversation about the craft of historical fiction, her inspiration, and her journey from writing books to developing stories for film.
Event #01 – RACV Torquay Resort
9:00am-9:45am
Cost: $25
Alli Sinclair
Alli Sinclair is a multi-award-winning, bestselling author of emotionally rich stories centered on exceptional women who change the world. With seven novels published by Penguin Random House and HarperCollins, her work has been translated into multiple languages and has earned a passionate global readership. Her eighth novel, Daylight, is slated for release in early 2027 with Penguin Random House.
A versatile storyteller, Alli also works as a film and TV producer, screenwriter, and documentary filmmaker. She is the founder of the Writers at Sea cruise retreat, where she mentors aspiring authors. Drawing on her past experience as a mountaineering guide in South America, Alli continues to find her most compelling narratives at the edge of the map.
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This year’s line-up also includes bestselling and award-winning authors including Sarah Bailey and J.P. Pomare, who will take to the stage for a special live recording of their podcast, “He Read, She Read”, alongside acclaimed writers Alli Sinclair, Antoun Issa, Melissa Manning, Mark Smith, Tanya Scott, Brendan Cullen and Paul Mitchell, Emma Hardy, Kate Halfpenny and many more.