Club writers – In Conversation

Friday 28 May 2010, 1:00PM - 2:00PM

Presented by: Anne Manne in conversation with host, David Astle.
Rating: All levels
Type: Event
Additional dates: Fridays 28 May, 25 June, 30 July, 24 September, 29 October, 26 November, 1-2pm

This lunchtime 'in conversation' series is to be held on the last Friday of each month from May to November and will feature top local and interstate authors.

For the inaugural session, our special guest is Anne Manne. Anne is a writer and social commentator who has written widely on feminism, motherhood, childcare, family policy, fertility and related issues. Her articles and essays on these topics have appeared in The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald, the Australian, Quadrant and Quarterly Essay. Her recent book So This is Life (MUP) was published in November, 2009.

David Astle will be stepping in Sarah L'Estrange's shoes as host for the May session. David has been a freelance writer for over twelve years, tackling such features as bikie gangs and cooking courses. He’s also the author of two novels, plus the true-crime thriller One Down, One Missing, and the trivia-travel guide to Australia, Offbeat. He also regularly reviews for ABC Radio National's The Book show.

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