Book Launches and Authors Talks in July

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Sheila - A Book Launch with Pamela Morrison
Join author Pamela Morrison for a book launch Sheila on Sunday, 2 July 2023, starting from 1 pm to 3 pm at Civic Centre Library, Playford Boulevard, Elizabeth.

Sheila is a story based on a real person, who against the odds since baby. Merely surviving her brutal circumstances would never be enough for her, instead, she developed the incredible courage and tenacity required to overcome the horrors she suffered. Please note that this book contains themes of childhood abuse and sexual assault, however, it is also a story about overcoming the odds, resilience and of courage.

Book here to attend this event. Wine, soft drinks and nibbles will be provided. There will be a door prize to win a copy of Sheila and an opportunity to purchase or get your own copy signed by Pamela. $20 each, cash preferred but card available. For more information about this event, please contact the library via [email protected] or (08) 8256 0333.



The Wonder of Little Things - Conversation with Kara McEwen and Lea McInerney
In this author talk, co-author Lea McInernery and Vince's daughter Kara McEwen will share Vince Copley's story of finding kindness in the midst of prejudice, and joy in living life to the full.

Vince was born on a government mission, in poverty in 1936, and lost five family members by the time he was fifteen. He faced extreme hardship but managed to always find light in the darkness. He dedicated his life to helping make life better for his people, with his 'brother' from the boys' home, Charlie Perkins.

This author's talk will be held at Two Wells Bowling Club, Old Port Wakefield Road, Two Wells, on Tuesday, 4 July 2023, starting from 1 pm to 2.30 pm. Please book here to attend this event. Another author talk will be held at Ngutungka West Lakes, 9 Charles Street, West Lakes, on Friday, 7 July 2023, starting from 11 am to 12 pm. Please register to attend this event. The book will be available for purchase on the day.



Meet the Authors: Publishing Your First Novel
Join bestselling authors Victoria Purman, Tricia Stringer and Sean Williams and hosts, Cath Keneally and Sarah Martin from the popular Tsundoku Podcast, as they discuss their early experiences of being published: how it happened, what they learned, how they sustained themselves along the way and their advice to new and emerging authors.

This event will be held at Marion Cultural Centre - Domain Theatre, 287 Diagonal Road, Oaklands, on Thursday, 6 July 2023, starting from 6.30 pm to 8 pm. This is a fantastic opportunity for both book lovers who are curious about how publishing works and also for aspiring writers looking for tips. Bookings are essential and can be made here .



Meet the Author: Pip Williams - The Bookbinder of Jericho
Meet author Pip Williams at Marion Cultural Centre - Domain Theatre, 287 Diagonal Road, Oaklands, on Tuesday, 11 July 2023, starting from 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm, to discuss her latest book, The Bookbinder of Jericho.

The Bookbinder of Jericho is about WWI in 1914 that draws the young men of Britain away to fight. It is the women who must keep the nation running. Two of those women are Peggy and Maude, twin sisters who work in the bindery at Oxford University Press in Jericho. Peggy is ambitious and dreams of studying at Oxford University. Maude wants nothing more than what she has. This is a story about knowledge – who gets to make it, who gets to access it, and what is lost when it is withheld.

Book here to attend this event. Books will be available to purchase.



Enigmatic, My Dear Watson: Life of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - History Talk
Y& #65279 ;ou may be familiar with the character Sherlock Holmes, but for the first time come along and learn about the creator, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. This event will be held at Tea Tree Gully Library, 571 Montague Road, Modbury, on Wednesday, 19 July 2023, starting at 6 pm.

C& #65279 ;rime fiction author, David Kilner, will present this engaging talk exploring Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's life from a broad perspective and delve into Doyle's career as a writer, his amateur sleuthing pursuits, and his spiritualist beliefs. Doyle's connection to Adelaide will also be highlighted, as he once described the city as "so pretty, so orderly and so self-sufficing." Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about the man behind the mystery. Places are limited, book now to avoid missing out through this link .



Author Talk with Mercedes Mercier - Black Lies
Mercedes Mercier writes 'just-one-more-page' crime with twisting plots and relatable characters. Join her at Ngutungka West Lakes, 9 Charles Street, West Lakes, on Sunday, 30 July 2023, starting at 11 am to 12 pm, to discuss her writing journey so far, and her second published novel, Black Lies. As well as writing books, Mercedes is an Adelaide local who works in the criminal justice system.
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B& #65279 ;lack Lies is the sequel to her bestselling novel White Noise %%and continues the story of Dr Laura Fleming, a criminal psychologist who is called upon to convince a terminally ill inmate to confess the location of his victim before he dies.

Her book will be available for sale on the day (EFTPOS only) and a signing will follow after the talk. Bookings are essential and can be made here .

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