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What If? A Case for Imagination

Join Meridian Australis authors Harvey Weir and Andrew Renganathan Roberts for a discussion on the importance of speculative fiction in the canon of Australian literature.

These two emerging writers of science fiction and fantasy will explore the need for diverse voices telling unique stories, examining their own journeys and offering some sound advice on finding your voice in genre fiction. From the fantastical, to the horrorific and everything in between, take a closer look at what makes Australian speculative fiction so special.

Saturday 13 September, 5:30PM-6:30PM

Pay-What-You-wish


Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre, Mulitpurpose Room 1
251 Faraday Street, Carlton VIC 3053

Featuring...

Harvey Weir

Harvey is a trans author, artist, and childrens’ literacy advocate living and working on unceded Wurundjeri land in Naarm. She is the Kids’ Book Specialist at Readings Doncaster. Harvey interviews artists with the hope of building stronger connections between communities of people who make beautiful things. She is a lifetime DM, an avid home cook, […]

Andrew Roberts

Andrew Nathan Roberts is a speculative fiction writer, journalist, and communications producer. His love of storytelling grew from visiting relatives in Malaysia and the UK while growing up. Absorbing family history from his cultural heritage unlocked an obsession with asking questions about identity and belonging. He was awarded a Google Journalism Fellowship in 2017 and […]

Meridian Australis

Founded in 2023, Meridian Australis has swiftly established itself as one of Melbourne’s leading creative collectives, championing the city’s burgeoning speculative fiction scene. With a mission to nurture the next generation of speculative storytellers, Meridian Australis fosters a vibrant community for writers and creators to connect, collaborate, and achieve their shared goals.