Club writers - Book Talk

Friday 5 November 2010, 1:00PM - 2:00PM

Presented by: Featuring Steven Amsterdam and Libby Hathorn. Hosted by Elly Varrenti.
Rating: All levels
Type: Event

This is the last session of our Book Talk lunchtime series for 2010. Join Elly Varrenti and special guest reviewers Steven amsterdam and Libby Hathorn who will be reviewing a topical book fresh on the market. Be prepared for lively debate with an opportunity for audience members to join in the discussion. Keep an eye on our website and magazine to find out the special featured book of the month closer to this event.

Steven Amsterdam was born and raised in New York City. He moved to Melbourne in 2003 and over the years has been a freelance travel editor, graphic designer, pastry chef, and student. Following his overseas study, he received a masters degree in creative writing and a bachelor's degree in nursing from the University of Melbourne. His first book, Things We Didn't See Coming, won The Age 2009 Fiction Book of the Year and Book of the Year. In between US book launches, festival appearances, book readings and signings, he is currently a psychiatric and palliative care nurse.

Libby Hathorn is an award-winning author of more than fifty books for children and young people. Translated into several languages and adapted for stage and screen, her work has won honours in Australia, United States, United Kingdom and Holland. Libby’s latest stories include Georgiana: Woman of Flowers (Hachette, 2008), Fire Song, (ABC Books, 2009), Zahara’s Rose (IP Press, 2009). Her anthology of poetry All Along the River is in development with the ABC.

Elly Varrenti is an author, actress, teacher and broadcaster. Her most recent book – This is NOT my Beautiful Life - is published by Penguin and she is a regular columnist for ABC Radio National’s Life Matters program.

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