Former Tasmanian Returns for Launceston’s Tasmanian Poetry Festival
Cameron Hindrum
AUCKLAND, NZ – Former Tasmanian IVY ALVAREZ reads from her book Disturbance at Launceston’s Tasmanian Poetry Festival (2-4 October 2015).
Disturbance tells the story of a man who kills his wife, son, and then himself, leaving the daughter as a sole survivor of this crime.
“I’ve seen people in tears at these readings,” said Ms Alvarez.
“The subject matter can be very triggering.”
Ms Alvarez also delivers Poems that Pack Punch, a Poetry Masterclass, as part of the Festival.
Writer Meryl Stenhouse called the Masterclass “a delightful and stimulating three-hour workshop”.
Tasmanian Poetry Festival …
Contact for the Festival and Masterclass: Cameron Hindrum tpf_inc@yahoo.com.au
Ms Ivy Alvarez: Born in the Philippines, Ms Alvarez grew up in Australia and has lived in Scotland, Ireland and Wales, before moving to NZ in 2014. www.ivyalvarez.com
Ms Alvarez wrote Disturbance with support from Literature Wales (UK) and the Australia Council for the Arts.