I've cut and pasted their promo here:

The Brisbane Writers Festival is back for 2006! The Festival presents to the general public a world-class free, and accessible annual event. The program features award winning and best selling writers while also providing a platform for emerging writers to launch their careers and showcase their work. Past Festivals have attracted some of the world’s most celebrated literary and cultural figures including Australian writers such as John Birmingham, Tom Keneally, Peter Carey and Kate Grenville. Award winning international writers have included Cathy Kelly, Andrew O’Hagan, Romesh Gunaskera, Jasper Fforde and Patrick McGrath… just to name a few. Brisbane's Better Bookshops is proud once again to be the official Festival Bookseller for the 2006 BWF.

What: Brisbane Writers Festival

When: Wednesday 13th September to Sunday 17th September 2006

Where: Various Locations

See www.brisbanewritersfestival.com.au for more details

Hey guys, the Brisbane Writers Festival starts in a couple of days, so if you're in or around Brisbane this is a must-see event. I'll be in on the Sunday for the whole day at this stage (busy with the QWC from 10-11) so if you see me there, pop over and say hello!

There are lots of great panels and it's a fab way of seeing how writers conduct themselves on "the circuit", to hear and meet publishers, editors and agents, and to network with all of the above. And on top of the obvious career benefits, it's a beautiful venue and a whole lot of fun. So I hope to see you there

Hi Lou,

Aiden is going with class on Thursday and I'm meeting him there so I can grab some afternoon panels. Not sure when/if I'm attending over the weekend. Haven't got that far lol. Been hectic round here for some reason (seriously, can't see what it is but it is busy).

Will hopefully cross paths to say 'hi' in person

Nicky