ON STAGE, ON AIR, IN PERSON
"I write to provoke, I speak to connect — both are better with an audience."
From literary festivals to library chats, keynote stages to political panels — here’s where I’m appearing, speaking, signing, or stirring up conversation.
Come say hello, ask tough questions, or just see if the fiction’s more outrageous than real life.
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Future Events
Mackay Library: Publishing Pathways - 7 June, 2025
10 AM to 12 PM
Contact the Library direct to register.
Rainbow Cafe Readers - 28 May, 2025
A collection of readers have invited me to join them for a sandwich and a chat about writing.
Rainbow Cafe, Shingley Beach, Airlie Beach.
!2.30 PM
Previous Events
Mackay Library: Creative Memoir - 3 May, 2025
10 AM to 12 PM
Contact the Library direct to register.
Queen Anne: World Cruise - January - March 2025
Cunard’s Queen Anne appointed Dr JUlia and me to present 16 sessions during its inaugral world cruise.
We enjoyed meeting guests and helping them with their writing and stories.
Whitsundays Writers Festival: 6 - 8 September 2024
I was appointed as MC for the 3 day event which inluded key notes, panel discussion, poetry readings, and functions.
Love Letter to Queensland: 5 September 2024
Convenor and MC of this tremendous event.
Talking Books and Politics
Genre Fiction Podcast
Maribyrnong Library Podcast
Archives
These are the moments that shaped conversations and sparked stories.
From quiet Q&As to fiery debates — here’s a look at where I’ve been, who showed up, and what got said.
Archive – Read More
More thrilling reads
Compelling characters with page-turning plots
FREE DECEIT DIGITAL BOOK
A free digital copy of the first episode of the Democracy Trilogy is yours.
A plane crash begins a sequence of events that leads corrupt Prime Minister Andrew Gerrard, after a long political career, to rush through legislation designed to secure his ill-gotten gains for his retirement. Stalwart — and soon retired — Clerk of the Parliament, Gordon O’Brien, sets out to foil the Prime Minister’s plan with the help of an investigative journalist, Anita Devlin.
Just tell me where to send it.
About Richard
As a passionate storyteller, I’m dedicated to providing you with captivating reads that delve into the intriguing world of politics. My goal is to entertain you while sparking your curiosity and leaving you with something to ponder.