Writing Strong Women with Jennifer Mackenzie Dunbar and HR Kemp

International Women's Day 2026 comes at a time when women across the globe are still fighting for basic rights. Local authors HR Kemp and Jennifer Mackenzie Dunbar both write about strong female characters in their historical and contemporary fiction. But avoiding stereotypes and giving these characters realistic agency can be challenging. Come along and hear how they create female characters, both young and not-so-young, who are nuanced and complex and utilise their often-ignored skills to overcome adversity.