Join us to hear Simon Cleary in conversation with Paul Barclay. When novelist and experienced hiker Simon Cleary sets off to follow the course of the river that has so influenced his life, he hopes that by walking its banks - from its source to where it empties into the bay - he will better […]

Simon Cleary in-conversation with James Bradley Join us with Simon Cleary to celebrate the release of Everything is Water! Simon will be joined by James Bradley. About The Event When novelist and experienced hiker Simon Cleary sets off to follow the course of the river that has so influenced his life, he hopes that by […]

Join us for the launch of Patrick Holland's Oblivion. Patrick will be in conversation with Simon Cleary. ABOUT THE BOOK Lyrical and atmospheric. As the influence of the West falls away, an unnamed narrator drifts through the East’s floating world of non-places – chain hotels, airports, mega-cities – finalising often covert operations and deals. When […]

Join us at Riverbend Books on Wednesday 17th July to celebrate Simon Cleary’s new book, Everything is Water.

Somerset Regional Council invites guests to an afternoon with author Simon Cleary to discuss his new book Everything is Water. Join Simon as he reads from his new book followed by a panel discussion with local Somerset writers Susan Pitkin and Donita Bundy. In the autumn of 2022 Simon undertook to follow the course of […]

'Bitter Passage' book launch The book launch for 'Bitter Passage' will be held on 23 January, 2025, 6:30 pm at Avid Reader bookshop in Brisbane's West End.

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Simon Cleary: Lockyer – Valley, Creek, man: Reflections on an 1825 river journey

Scone Literary Festival 2025 Buckle up for the most inclusive, hands on Literary Festival ever with a theme of sustainability.

CONNECTION AND CARING FOR COUNTRY – PANEL DISCUSSION Join renowned authors Cheryl Leavy, Penny Van Oosterzee and Simon Cleary for an enlightening panel discussion. Explore their unique perspectives on First Nations knowledge, environmental stewardship and the deep bond between people, land and water. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation!

Join artist Kylie Stevens, historian Margaret Cook, and author Simon Cleary, as they discuss the histories and environmental impacts of Ipswich’s Flood Lines. Join three leading voices with Ipswich Art Gallery Director, Claire Sourgnes, to explore the interconnected journey of Ipswich and its waterways. Together they will consider the visual representation, ecological impact and histories […]

Have you ever thought about writing down your story, or the story of a loved one? Join UQP authors Simon Cleary and Carly-Jay Metcalfe, who have mastered the art of turning their real-life stories into page turners, for this inspirational talk. About the presenters Simon Cleary (Bachelor of Arts ’88, Bachelor of Laws ’92) is the […]

Conversation - Everything is Water: Conversations about Nature and Change Conversations about Nature and Change" In conversation with Award winning author Simon Cleary in conversation with ABC Journalist Annie Gaffney about his latest book released recently to outstanding reviews "Everything is Water". Simon Cleary is a writer and a barrister. He is the author of three […]