SWF Live & Local: The Moriarty Sisters

Next date: Friday, 23 May 2025 | 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Livestreamed from Sydney Writers’ Festival to Parkdale Library

Three sisters. Three celebrated writing careers. One unforgettable conversation.

Join Jaclyn, Liane, and Nicola Moriarty—the incredible trio of Australian authors who’ve each carved out a unique place in the literary world. From international bestsellers to hit TV adaptations, their stories have captivated readers and audiences around the globe.

In this special panel, the sisters come together to share the magic behind their writing lives: their early days of crafting stories for pocket money, the different paths they’ve taken to publication, and the joys (and challenges!) of having creativity run in the family.

Liane Moriarty is the bestselling author of Big Little Lies, Nine Perfect Strangers, and the new release Here One Moment.
Jaclyn Moriarty is beloved for her Kingdom and Empires series and Feeling Sorry for Celia.
Nicola Moriarty writes gripping domestic thrillers, including The Fifth Letter and Every Last Suspect.

Hosted by writer and broadcaster Sarah Macdonald, this conversation is full of warmth, humour, insight—and sisterly banter.

Part of the Sydney Writers’ Festival livestream series, this event will be streamed live to Parkdale Library, with a chance for the audience to take part in a live Q&A direct to the Sydney stage.

Don’t miss this celebration of family, fiction, and the power of storytelling.

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