Join us in an afternoon of food – for the body and for the soul. Be inspired by stories – of love, of loss, of struggles, of triumphs, of men and of women. Featuring poet, fictionist, playwright Jhoanna Lynn B. Cruz from the Philippines.

2.30 to 4pm

Wholefoods Café

2 Baylie Place, Geelong 3220

Victoria, Australia

Jhoanna Lynn B. Cruz is a Palanca award-winning writer who teaches linguistics, literature and creative writing at the Department of Humanities, of the University of the Philippines (Mindanao). She completed a Master of Arts in Language and Literature and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, both with high distinction, from De La Salle University – Manila. She currently makes her home in Davao City, with her two children.

Jhoanna (aka Joy) is visiting Australia to present a paper at the Asia-Pacific Writers Conference in Perth and to do a few poetry readings in Sydney and Melbourne (Geelong).

*A sharing session/open forum follows the reading/discussion. Gold coin donation for the food provided by the Filipino community. Coffee/tea/drinks available at café prices.