Literary Lunch - Author Adrian Hyland discusses the heroes of the 2009 bushfires

"This is a masterpiece of storytelling about the most terrifying natural disaster in Australia’s recorded history."

Kerry O’Brien

Adrian Hyland’s latest book Kinglake-350 records the experiences and heroism of those caught in the 2009 bushfires. The book has garnered warm praise from readers and reviewers alike.

Adrian’s two previous books, Diamond Dove and Gunshot Road are set in Central Australia and feature Aboriginal sleuth Emily Tempest. Diamond Dove was the winner of the Ned Kelly Award for First Fiction in 2007.

Adrian is a lecturer at La Trobe University.

When: Thursday 27 October 12:30pm
Where: Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave
Cost: $10 includes lunch
Bookings essential phone 97547266

Cheers, Maryanne

Maroondah Writers' and Readers' Festival 08

October 3-5 2008

Whether you're a crime reader or writer you're sure to find something of interest at the Maroondah Writers' and Readers' Festival. Authors participating in the festival include Shane Maloney, John Silvester, Robin Bowles, Robert Dessaix, Sophie Cunningham, Adrian Hyland and many more.

There are writing workshops, panel discussions as well as the announcement of the winners of the National Storywriting competition.

I've just uploaded the festival program, so book now to avoid disappointment.

Cheers, Maryanne