[WestWords](http://westwords.com.au/) has partnered with Sydney Speculative Scribes to take your word from the page to the stage. Come read a short story or an excerpt from your longer work and listen to other speculative fiction writers in an intimate and supportive environment.

Our featured reader this session is **Annie McCann.**

**Annie McCann** is an Indonesian Australian author from Western Sydney. Her debut novel, *My Harimau King*, came out in June 2025 and is a portal fantasy that starts in Parramatta and leads to the ancient kingdom of Pajajaran in Indonesia. She has also written multiple short stories and is the founder of several literary networks. Annie is passionate about diversity and representation in books, media and pop culture, and aims to ‘bridge the gap’ in the creative space. On her limited days off, Annie is either jamming to Michael Jackson’s greatest hits or cheering on her NRL Football team, the Parramatta Eels.

**[FREE! RSVP required](https://events.humanitix.com/sydney-speculative-scribes-november-open-mic-in-partnership-with-westwords)**

*In addition to RSVPing here on Meetup, please register at the link above so we can keep track of numbers as we are promoting across different platforms.*

**If you'd like to read, sign up to the open mic list when you [RSVP via Humanitix](https://events.humanitix.com/sydney-speculative-scribes-november-open-mic-in-partnership-with-westwords). If there are slots available, you may also add your name to the list on the day.**

Your reading should be:

* Speculative fiction (that's sci-fi, fantasy, horror, alt-history...)
* Ideally 5 mins, no more than 10 mins long (about 1500 words)
* Either a whole piece (microfiction) or a sensible chunk of a longer work (e.g. a chapter of a novel or a segment that leaves us wanting more from a longer short story)
* Rehearsed and ready for sharing.

**How to get there**:

**Public transport**: WestWords is located at the corner of Marsden and Hunter Streets in Parramatta, 300m from the major Parramatta transportation hub, including Parramatta train station and Parramatta bus interchange.

**Parking**: Some limited on-street parking and paid [parking stations](https://www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/living/parking-and-transport/car-parks). The Westfield also has parking, but please be aware it is very crowded on weekends. If you are a Club Parramatta member, there is free parking next to the club, which is a couple of blocks from the venue.

**Cycle**: Bicycle parking is available on premises at your own risk, or at the south entrance of Parramatta Station.

**Accessibility:** Please notify us if you require accessible parking as there is limited space on-site. The auditorium is located on the ground floor of the WestWords building but the venue has a few stairs leading into the building (and onto the stage). If you require ramp access, let us know in advance and we will do our best to assist. Unfortunately this heritage building does not have an accessible toilet.

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