My New Book - with Debut and Emerging Local Authors
PANEL DISCUSSION
Three new authors, being published this year by mainstream publishers, discuss their work practice, their publishing journeys, and their big breaks.
Featuring debut Ocean Grove based authors Luke Johnson (King Tide Affirm Press: July 25) and Kate Halfpenny (Boogie Wonderland Affirm Press: June 25), as well as Torquay-based emerging YA author Miranda Luby (The Edge of Everything Text: May 25), in conversation with Abigayle Carmody.
Featuring a Welcome to Country and introduction from local storyteller, poet and songwriter, Traditional Owner Barry Gilson.
Check out our other Local Word sessions - www.grlc.vic.gov.au/localword
Tickets
Tickets $20 OR $10 for Concession holders (all cards accepted).
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Location
Wurdi Youang, L5, Geelong Library & Heritage Centre
51 Little Malop Street
Victoria 3220
BOOK SALES & BOOK SIGNINGS
Book sales are available on the Ground floor of the Geelong Library & Heritage Centre, thanks to our 2025 bookstore partner, Dymocks Waurn Ponds.
Authors will be signing their books on the Ground floor at the conclusion of the event.
All books in the Local Word program are also available to borrow from Geelong Regional Libraries.
Contact Details
events@grlc.vic.gov.au
03 4201 0600
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