Author Events
Tue 20 & Thur 22 Sept ’22
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Noosa Library events at Cooroy and Noosaville
Details to be announced.
Sat 3 Sept ’22
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Writers Unleashed. Gymea Tradies
With a strong focus on championing emerging and local writers, and showcasing Australian literary talent from a wide range of genres, the Festival aims to encourage aspiring writers and help readers to connect with their favourite authors.
Learn more at: writersunleashed.com.au
Sat 14 Aug ’22
12 PM – 1 PM
Canberra Writers Festival: Comrade — It’s time again!
2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the Whitlam Government being elected to office. Our panel talks all things Gough and reflects on our country’s identity and what we want from our leaders now and into the future.
Moderator: Paul Bongiorno • Christine Sykes, Jenny Hocking, John Faulkner and Paul Kelly.
Learn more at: canberrawritersfestival.com.au/event/comrade-its-time-again
Sat 6 Aug ’22
3 – 5 PM
The Tap Cats of the Sunshine Coast: Book Launch
Christine Sykes is launching her third book, The Tap Cats of the Sunshine Coast, in partnership with the South Coast Writers Centre. Christine will be in conversation with Caroline Baum at Coledale Community Hall.
Learn more at: https://events.humanitix.com/book-launch-the-tap-cats
Past Events
Fri 3 June ’22
6 – 9 PM
South Coast Writers Festival – Opening Night
6 – 9 pm in the Music Lounge
Join us for the opening night of the South Coast Writers Festival. The evening will feature four stellar women writers in conversations about politics, writing and life. Christine Sykes, the author of the memoir Gough and Me, speaks with columnist Jane Caro on growing up in the Gough Whitlam era and the life impacts of progressive politics; and Kathryn Heyman, the author of the memoir Fury, joins journalist Caroline Baum to talk about writing her story of trauma, transformation and becoming heroic against the odds.
https://merrigong.com.au/shows/south-coast-writers-festival/
Date And Time
27 May 2021
Starting 6:00 PM
Gough and Me: Book talk
Metcalfe Auditorium, State Library. Learn more.
Date And Time
26 May 2021
6:00 PM
Gough and Me: Launch and conversation with Little Pattie (Patricia Amphlett)
Gleebooks. Learn more.
Date And Time
23 May 2021
3:00 PM
Gough and Me: Book talk
Anna’s Shop Around the Corner. Cronulla.
Date And Time
19 May 2021
6-7 PM AEDT
Gough and Me: ZOOM session
Mid-Coast Library.
Date And Time
15 May 2021
2:00 PM
Gough and Me: Book launch and art exhibition, with artist John Svoronos.
Project Contemporary Artspace. 255 Keira Street Wollongong.
Date And Time
11 May 2021
6:00 PM
Gough and Me: The Library Lounge
Newcastle Libraries – City Hall, 290 King Street, Newcastle. Learn more.
Date And Time
10 May 2021
10:30 PM AEDT
Gough and Me: ZOOM session
Central Coast Library. Learn more.
Date And Time
31 March 2021
6:30 PM sharp
Gough and Me: Generation Women
The Beresford (UPSTAIRS), 354 Bourke Street, Surry Hills (entrance from Hill Street).
Date And Time
Fri, 9 October 2020
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM AEDT
Open Book: Christine Sykes: It’s never too late to write
by Stonnington Library + Information Service (learn more)
Postponed due to Covid-19
26 to 28 JUN, 2020
Pacific Palms Writers Festival, Boomerang Beach NSW
Mobys Beachside Retreat
4 Redgum Road, Boomerang Beach, NSW 2428
Postponed due to Covid-19
Wed 1 Apr, 2020
At 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Belmont Library, Geelong – Belmont Styling for Success
Postponed due to Covid-19
Tue 31 Mar, 2020
At 11:00 AM
Mornington Peninsular Library, Vic
Postponed due to Covid-19
Mon 30 Mar, 2020
At 6:30 PM
Readings Bookstore St Kilda, Vic
Postponed due to Covid-19
Sat 28 Mar, 2020
11 AM – 12 noon
Ballan Library
Wed 11 Mar, 2020
5.30 PM for a 6:15 PM start
Lawson Shed, Pomona Community House, QLD
1 Memorial Street, Pomona, QLD 4568
Light refreshments available on arrival
Wed 11 Mar, 2020
10 AM – 11:30 AM
Noosaville Library, Noosaville Qld
Sun 8 Mar, 2020
9:30 AM – 12 PM
Liverpool City Library, Liverpool, NSW
Library Plaza, 170 George Street, Liverpool, NSW 2170
To learn more, visit: mylibrary.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/events
Thu 27 Feb, 2020
11 AM – 12:30 PM
Grafton Library
126-144 Pound St, Grafton NSW 2460
Light refreshments provided, book signing and sales available.
Tue 25 Feb, 2020
At 2 PM – 3 PM
Port Macquarie Library
Port Library Meeting Room
Grant St, Port Macquarie NSW 2444
Mon 9 Dec, 2019
At 6 PM for 6:30 PM start
Lake Haven Library
Lake Haven Shopping Centre, Goobarabah Ave,
Lake Haven NSW 2263
Mon 2 Dec, 2019
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Tea Gardens Library
Sat 9 Nov, 2019
11:30 AM
Wollongong – Lit Stage, McCabe Park
Wed 6 Nov, 2019
11:00 AM
Merrylands Library
Merrylands Library – Corner Miller and Newman Streets, Merrylands