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To her, NewLit’s Simpson Workshops are an integral part of an institution like U.C. Berkeley, serving to constantly reinforce connections between it and the community, as a privileged institution that is a part of a larger cultural movement. Further, Simpson Fellows have the experience of communicating their joy and love of writing while simultaneously giving students a space in which to speak. “Most importantly,” she says, “the Simpson Workshop is constantly creating a space where voices can be listened to, can have intention, and can have attention.” Fiona’s upcoming book, The Sun Walks Down, hits shelves this month. Rave reviews have flooded in from seemingly everywhere, and for instance in Kirkus: “This tale of a farming community’s search for a missing child offers intimate human drama, ruminations on the intersections of art and life, and a sweeping, still relevant review of race and class in Australia . . . A masterpiece of riveting storytelling.” And if you’re in the Bay Area, her book release is set for February 15, at Books Inc. in Berkeley. We hope to see you there: https://www.booksinc.net/event/fiona-mcfarlane-books-inc-berkeley
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