In conjunction with the Brisbane Writers Festival, on 7 September the University of Queensland Library hosted authors Drusilla Modjeska and Jon Doust in a discussion chaired by Professor Joanne Tompkins.

With both authors having recently published books set in Papua New Guinea - Modjeska's The Mountain and Doust's To the Highlands - the discussion centred on where their works converged and diverged from one another, and how their personal experiences shaped the narratives of each book. With completely different perspectives and experiences, both authors brought a distinct voice to the conversation, which was skilfully chaired by Professor Tompkins.

UQL is pleased to have once again been involved with the annual BWF event, and to have been able to bring writers appearing at the festival to the University for the enjoyment of staff, students and the Friends of Fryer.

- Penelope Whiteway