We’re thrilled to announce the results of the 2025 Literary Coasters Initiative! A total of 698 votes were cast during the public voting process, showcasing an incredible level of community engagement.
Our Featured Living Authors:
Prose:
Author #1: Shaeden Berry
Author #2: Holden Sheppard
CEO’s Selection: Brendan Ritchie
Poetry:
Author #1: Lisa Collyer
Author #2: Natalie Damjanovich-Napoleon
CEO’s Selection: Charmaine Papertalk Green
Our Treasured Authors:
Prose: Daisy Utemorrah & Peter Cowan
Poetry: Alf Taylor & Katharine Susannah Prichard
‘The Literary Coasters Initiative celebrates the depth and diversity of WA literature in a truly unique way. We were blown away by the community’s passion and engagement – it’s inspiring to see readers championing local voices. A huge thank you to everyone who voted, submitted, and supported this initiative. We can’t wait to see these powerful words travel far and wide!’ Project managers, Shannon Britza and Jess Checkland said.
The eco-friendly Literary Coasters will be printed and distributed from March 2025 as part of Writing WA’s 2025 project Changing the Conversation: Stories in All Spaces, generously funded by the State of Western Australia through the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries. The project is designed to build new bridges between writing and other creative fields, offering a series of immersive, often experimental experiences designed to reshape how literature is perceived across the community.