This event ran as part of the 2025 ArtPoint Art Trail, on 8 November 2025
2025 Art Trail Event
Literary Corner
Helen Ellis, Lindsey Dawson, Elaine M King
Medium/s: Literature
Literary Corner brings together three talented local authors.
Helen Ellis writes about families separated by geography, with two published works and the final book in the trilogy due in 2026. Her writing—supporting globally scattered families—has reached audiences worldwide, and she regularly features in The Westerly.
Lindsey Dawson shares her experience of the creative drive and determination it takes to get published. She’ll have two of her books on offer—a true-crime story Poisoning on Parker Road and her novel Scarlet & Magenta—along with plenty of encouragement for aspiring writers.
Elaine King offers a captivating collection of short stories.
What happens when the ordinary takes an unexpected turn?
In this captivating collection, every story carries a shadow – mystery hides in quiet places, a romance sparks in fleeting encounters, and endings rarely arrive as expected.From eerie getaways and uncanny encounters to intimate, tender moments, each tale draws you into a vividly drawn world that lingers long after the final page.
A book for readers who savour surprise, who love characters that feel alive, and who delight in stories that keep them guessing until the very end.
Join Helen, Lindsey and Elaine for conversation, discovery and new reads from our community’s own storytellers.
Address: Sunderland Lounge Hall, Cinema Road, Hobsonville Point
Wheelchair accessible venue
About the artists
Helen Ellis
Helen Ellis is a Hobsonville Point-based researcher, anthropologist, and a leading global voice on families separated across the world. She is the founder of DistanceFamilies.com and the author of ‘Being a Distance Grandparent’ and ‘Being a Distance Son or Daughter’—the first two titles in a thoughtful, three-part intergenerational series exploring the realities and relationships of families living far apart. Her third book, ‘Being a Distance Grandchild’, is set for release in early 2026.
Helen’s work blends personal experience with deep research, offering insight, empathy, and practical guidance for globally scattered families. If her journey resonates with you, be sure to stop by her booth—she’d love to connect with you.
Lindsey Dawson
Lindsey is a former magazine editor who created three bright and inspiring titles – More, Next and Grace – over a couple of decades, packed with stories about changing trends and fascinating people. Since then she’s authored nine books including three novels, an interior design guide and a range of personal-growth titles. She’s also run many writing workshops. Lately she’s been at art school, learning how shapes and colour impact on all our lives and are essential ingredients for compelling storytelling and picture making.
Elaine King
Elaine King is a country girl at heart and her stories often reflect this.