Upper Murray Writers

03/09/2026

Upper Murray Writers is collaborating with several other Indie authors to host a pop-up shop in 7 AMP Lane in March 2027. Because I am so excited about the prospect, I went to check out the shop yesterday to see what we had to play with!
4m x 4m with two doors and a picture window!
The current exhibitor is a lovely lady from Wooragee- a potter from Woolshed Ceramics. Lovely rustic work ….I couldn’t resist and purchased a soap dish! (I hope everyone else gets similarly enthused when they step through the door!) see pic below!
The rolling change of creatives in the shop is a fantastic initiative of Murray Arts. UMW will be the first deviation from the theme of visual arts, maybe not the last!
Committed Indie authors to date are: Sarah L. Harris Author, Angela Toniolo, Kim Winter Author, Brigid Holder, and me, Janice Newnham Books! More to come!
We look forward to promoting and selling our book babies to eager readers! We love to talk about books, writing and publishing and would love to see you! is a neighbour and so welcoming to this concept!

15/08/2026

UMW unite! Thanx Sarah L. Harris Author!!!

09/08/2026

Sarah L. Harris Author launched her book, Seeds, today.
It was a very pleasant outing on a gloomy soggy day!
Sarah’s launch at The Black Sheep, was polished and entertaining. Music, a glass of w**e and a great conversation about her inspiration, method of writing and a book reading! Well done, Sarah!
I have started reading your book this evening!

05/08/2026

To all my fellow female writers (not being sexist… it is a criteria of the competition!) Have a crack at this short story competition! It is a great exercise in creativity and expression! Even if you don’t end up submitting your entry, complete the task and bring your writing along to our next meeting !
Scarlet stilettos, murder and mayhem…. Delicious!!!!!

Don't forget to submit your entry into the 2026 Scarlet Stiletto Awards - Australia’s premier short story awards for crime fiction written by Australian women.

Entries close midnight (EST) on 31st August 2026.

Further further details on how to enter, go to our website: https://sistersincrime.org.au/scarlet-stiletto-awards-how-to-enter/

20/03/2026

Sorry, UMW will not be represented at the library event today…. I am damaged and others are unavailable.
Fear not, I will be there for the book chat on Wednesday, 25/3 at 1:30pm.
I will be the one with a limp!

Corryong, you're invited!

The community is invited to celebrate the reopening of the Corryong Elyne Mitchell Library at a special official opening event.

The recent upgrade has refreshed the space and introduced new meeting areas, creating a more flexible and welcoming hub for learning, community connection and local activities.

📅 Saturday 21 March 2026
🕙 10.00am
📍 Corryong Library

The event will include a Smoking Ceremony, an Acknowledgement of Country, ribbon cutting and speech by the Mayor to mark the reopening of this important community space.

There will also be live music, art activities, face painting and food for the community to enjoy.

17/03/2026

UMW have been invited to have our books available for sale and authors available to chat to readers! Yes, you can borrow them from the library too!

Corryong, you're invited!

The community is invited to celebrate the reopening of the Corryong Elyne Mitchell Library at a special official opening event.

The recent upgrade has refreshed the space and introduced new meeting areas, creating a more flexible and welcoming hub for learning, community connection and local activities.

📅 Saturday 21 March 2026
🕙 10.00am
📍 Corryong Library

The event will include a Smoking Ceremony, an Acknowledgement of Country, ribbon cutting and speech by the Mayor to mark the reopening of this important community space.

There will also be live music, art activities, face painting and food for the community to enjoy.