Warren Ward is a psychiatrist who writes about philosophy, culture, travel and the history of ideas.
His first novel-length work, Lovers of Philosophy, explores the love lives of seven continental philosophers: Kant, Hegel, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Sartre, Foucault and Derrida. It was released 21 Jan 2022 by Ockham Publishing and can be purchased in Australia here and outside Australia here.
Ward is represented by Martin Shaw at Shaw Literary.
Interviews:
‘Nourishing the Heart’, Conversations, ABC Radio Australia
‘Philosophers in Love’, The Philosopher’s Zone, ABC Radio National
Other Publications:
‘The Love Lives of Philosophers Changed How We Think’, iai.tv, 2022
‘How to Write Page-Turning Nonfiction’, Writing.ie, 2022
‘Walking in Berlin’, Prairie Fire, 2020
‘No Picnic at the Hospital’, Our Inside Voices (anthology), 2020
‘Sooner or Later we All Face Death. Will a Sense of Meaning Help Us?’, Aeon, 2020
‘Aldo Manuzio’, Lane Cove Literary Awards 2019: An Anthology
‘Who’s Your Daddy’, New Philosopher, 2019
‘Time with the Heideggers’, The Stardust Literary Review, 2019
‘The Students Are Revolting’, New Philosopher, 2019
‘Sunday Sun Daily Sun’, Bjelke Blues (anthology), 2019
‘Human, All Too Human’, New Philosopher, 2019
‘Her Name was Marielle Franco’, Overland, 2018
‘Philosophising in Tasmania’, Great Walks, 2018
‘Freud & Jung for Writers: 7 Tips to Help Develop Your Characters’, WQ 2017
‘The Philosophy of Anorexia’, New Philosopher, 2017
‘Rue Bonaparte’, Softcopy, Edition #3, 2017
‘50,000 at a Funeral’, New Philosopher, 2016
Awards:
Shortlisted, Varuna New Zealand Residency, 2021
Varuna Residential Fellowship, 2021
Artist-in-Residence, Château d’Orquevaux, France, 2020
Denis Diderot [A-i-R] Grant, 2020
Shortlisted, Varuna Publisher Introduction Program, 2020
Award Mentorship, Australian Society of Authors, 2020
Scholarship, Disquiet International Literary Program, Lisbon, 2019
Winner, New Philosopher Writers’ Award. ‘Human, All Too Human’, 2019
Finalist, New Philosopher Writers’ Award, ‘Time with the Heideggers’, 2019
Finalist, New Philosopher Writers’ Award, ‘Foucault Fights Back’, 2019
Shortlisted, Travel Story Prize, Lane Cove Literary Awards, 2019
Selected, Residence Program, Can Serrat, Barcelona, 2018
Selected, Katharine Susannah Prichard Fellowship, Perth, 2018
Finalist, New Philosopher Writers’ Award, ‘Who Killed Marielle Franco’, 2017
Runner-up, New Philosopher Writers’ Award, ‘Philosophy of Anorexia’, 2017
Finalist, New Philosopher Writers’ Award, ‘Art of Conversation’, 2017
Finalist, New Philosopher Writers’ Award, ‘The Nature of Philosophy’, 2017
Selected, Vermont Studio Centre, 2017
Selected, Enter Text Residency, Arteles Creative Centre, Finland, 2017
Winner, New Philosopher Writers’ Award, ‘50,000 at a Funeral’, 2016
Finalist, New Philosopher Writers’ Award, ‘A Portable Aristotle’, 2016
Finalist, Writers’ Award, New Philosopher, ‘Three Times Unlucky’, 2016
Selected, Yale Writers’ Conference, 2016
Highly Commended, Varuna Residential Fellowship, 2016
Selected, ACT Writers Centre HARDCOPY Program, 2015
Finalist, New Philosopher Writers’ Award, ‘One Per Person’, 2015
Finalist, New Philosopher Writers’ Award, ‘Walking With The Ancients’, 2015
Selected, QWC/Hachette Australia Manuscript Development Program, 2014
Shortlisted, Hazel Rowley Literary Fellowship, 2014
Lovers of Philosophy 
You’re a natural, Warren! Fascinating blog, I look forward to reading more, as well as your book when it is released.
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I enjoyed your essay, reminded me of a headmaster’s conference int he UK in ‘6os. “Rugby’s headmaster said ‘This school prepares a boy for life” Ampleforth’s head said ‘This school prepares a boy for death’
Both were right!
Peter Robinson, editor
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Thank you Peter. Glad you enjoyed it. Warren
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Ask the PR to contact me when the book comes outand will review on radio in San Francisco Peter Robinson415 3816671
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Hi Peter,
My UK publisher, Ockham Publishing, has asked for a list of pre-release reviewers to send Lovers of Philosophy to, but I don’t have your details. If you are interested, could you please email me direct on wward2@optusnet.com.au?
Kind Regards,
Warren
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Warren Ward
Writer | Psychiatrist | Lover of Philosophy
+61 401 981 527 | wward2@optusnet.com.au
Blog: http://WarrenKWard.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WarrenKWard
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Thanks for your interest Peter. I will be sure to do that!
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Hi Warren, Do you have an estimate when your book will be issued/available in the Netherlands (in English)?
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Hi Eric. Thanks for your interest! Lovers of Philosophy will be published early 2021 by Ockham Publishing. It will be able to be ordered through Amazon, Book Depository and Waterstones. Will post on my blog as more details become available.
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I really enjoyed your conversation with Sarah on ABC radio this morning. It was fascinating to hear bout your experience as a psychiatrist, as well as your own story as a human on the other side. I look forward to reading your new publication once I get a copy. All the best.
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Thank you Lynn! I hope you enjoy the book ☺️
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