On his blog Neil mentioned that he'd bwe at the Sydney writers festival. I went to the festival site but couldn't find any info on when or where he will be appearing. Does anyone know anymore aobut this?

http://www.swf.org.au/

http://www.swf.org.au/index.php?option=com_events&task=...er_to=Gzzz&Itemid=81



Monday, May 22 2006, 18:30 - 20:00
Sydney Town Hall

Neil Gaiman writes graphic novels, books for young people, scary ones for grown ups and screen plays. He joins us direct from the set of his latest movie.

Tuesday, May 23 2006, 12:30 - 13:30
Riverside Theatre Parramatta: Lennox Theatre


Neil Gaiman, Jonathan Stroud

Very special international guests of the festival, Neil Gaiman and Jonathan Stroud join us to talk about their work as writers, fantasy, scary stuff and much, much more.

Might take the day off work to try and see the above one as the venue is just a short walk from where I live.



Tuesday, May 23 2006, 19:00 - 20:30
Macquarie University


Neil Gaiman

Join award-winning author, screenplay writer, poet, children’s writer and graphic novelist Neil Gaiman for a discussion about writing across so many genres.



Thursday, May 25 2006, 17:00 - 18:00
Sydney Theatre


Neil Gaiman, Audrey Niffenegger

They’ve got very different styles, but international guests Neil Gaiman and Audrey Niffenegger, produce extraordinary graphic books. Come and discover the magic of books with pictures for big people.

Thanks for that.

I find out about this the other day, and I have been cursing my luck ever since. To Sydney, and not Melbourne! I worked it out I could attend about three of them but all up it'd cost me $200-$300....which I don't exactly have right now.

Damn you, Sydney. Damn you.

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Originally posted by Eroom Nala:
Tuesday, May 23 2006, 12:30 - 13:30
Riverside Theatre Parramatta: Lennox Theatre

Neil Gaiman, Jonathan Stroud

Very special international guests of the festival, Neil Gaiman and Jonathan Stroud join us to talk about their work as writers, fantasy, scary stuff and much, much more.

Might take the day off work to try and see the above one as the venue is just a short walk from where I live.

This talk is part of the School Days: Meet the Writers program for schools & is apprently not open to the general public.

Yeah, I actually emailed them asking if it would be possible for me to get a ticket (which is pretty pointless seeing as there isn't much chance of me going) and I haven't heard back from them...

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Originally posted by Ariany:
I find out about this the other day, and I have been cursing my luck ever since. To Sydney, and not Melbourne! I worked it out I could attend about three of them but all up it'd cost me $200-$300....which I don't exactly have right now.

Damn you, Sydney. Damn you.

Did you get to meet Neil when he was in Melbourne last year?

Sadly, no.

I'm going to try and get to both talks on May 23rd, I have the one Maquari Uni booked already. If only I could find out where exactly the Price Theater is.

Is anyone else going? I'm going to try to use my secret FBi (radio) powers to get into the Town Hall one for free, so if any other boardies are there (doubtful), give me a wave.

I'm the guy who looks like pictures i've posted various places.

Is anyone with podcasting abilities going to (any of) Neil's SWF appearances? Is he OK with recordings being made?

I love the Authors on Tour people, but I don't think they operate over here, so I'm going to throw it out there to anyone in Sydney who is
a) going to the shows
b) capable of recording & podcasting
c) a thoughtful, generous, community-minded kind of person who wants to spread the Good Word of Neil
to go along and record it...

If I was more certain I wouldn't get a grilling (and knew how to do it), I'd email this to Neil himself to put on the blog...

Woot! I've got passes! Now i've gotta figure out who to go with

2 hours to the signing

If anyone from Sydney is reading this, give me a yell-- i'm wearing black jeans, my black Sandman shirt with the Key to Hell and Dream's face on it, a red hoodie with white stripes near the cuffs, and a beat up black leather jacket. Carrying a green canvas medical bag with two badges-- one says 'baby got books' and one has a big '4' on it.

Seriously. Meeting random internet people is my new fave hobby

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Originally posted by The Lord of YARRR!:
2 hours to the signing

If anyone from Sydney is reading this, give me a yell-- i'm wearing black jeans, my black Sandman shirt with the Key to Hell and Dream's face on it, a red hoodie with white stripes near the cuffs, and a beat up black leather jacket. Carrying a green canvas medical bag with two badges-- one says 'baby got books' and one has a big '4' on it.

Seriously. Meeting random internet people is my new fave hobby

Missed seeing you there. The new story that Neil read was great. But what happened to the chinchilla?
Got a couple of more books signed.

Going to the talk on Thursday.
Need to find a couple more books for signing.

Oh neat
Today was great! Took a girl from FBi...nervous as heck. Saw some roleplaying friends.
The talk was awesome. Neil read a new kinda creepy sci-fi story, 'Orange', and told great stories about his kid-- his daughter took a comic course taught by a professor who was an 'unreconstructed Eisnerist', and he describe the effect this had on Art Spigelman and some designer, who were at dinner...
Los of good jokes. Terry Pratchett stories. Mention of how bad Books of Magic got. Aussie comedian and host Wil Anderson's admission that Neil made him more nervous then the Dali Llama.

I stayed and got him to sign my ticket stub (he already signed my books last year) and told him i'd bring him a red balloon if I had one.

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Originally posted by The Lord of YARRR!:
and some designer, who were at dinner...

Chip Kidd

I saw Neil last night at Macquarie Uni. He read one of his short stories ("How Do You Talk To Girls At Parties") from his forthcoming compilation "Fragile Things" He was in fine voice and good spirit. Answered questions for about 45 mins before sitting himself down for a signing where no request went unfulfilled. He continues to be a warm and accomodating man and a rare talent.

Saw Neil again tonight at Sydney Theatre for the Graphic Novels talk. Unfortunately no story read, but lots of interesting stuff. Working with Dave McKean, Jill Thompson & other artists.
Got some more books signed, with Neil commenting "that it was a wonder that I could still find stuff for him to sign."

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Originally posted by kate_says:
Is anyone with podcasting abilities going to (any of) Neil's SWF appearances? Is he OK with recordings being made?

I love the Authors on Tour people, but I don't think they operate over here, so I'm going to throw it out there to anyone in Sydney who is
a) going to the shows
b) capable of recording & podcasting
c) a thoughtful, generous, community-minded kind of person who wants to spread the Good Word of Neil
to go along and record it...

If I was more certain I wouldn't get a grilling (and knew how to do it), I'd email this to Neil himself to put on the blog...

Try here
http://swf.bigpond.com/