Lockyer Valley Libraries to play host to USA Today bestselling author

Lockyer Valley Libraries will play host to an Australian top 10 and USA Today bestselling fiction author, Victoria Purman, when she visits next month.

The esteemed author will visit to share her new title 'The Radio Hour' in-conversation, inspired by Victoria’s own time working in radio as a cadet journalist for the ABC.

This charming, funny, pointed look at the golden years of radio broadcasting in post-war Australia celebrates the extraordinary unseen women who wrote the radio plays that held a nation captive.

Victoria's recent book, A Woman's Work, was an Australian bestseller, as were her novels The Nurses' War, The Women's Pages, The Land Girls and The Last of the Bonegilla Girls. Books will be available for purchase at the event.

WHAT: Victoria Purman Author Talk

WHERE: Gatton Library

WHEN: Monday 10 June, 6pm

Adults 16+: $10 Concession/pensioners: $8. Refreshments provided.

Bookings essential: https://tinyurl.com/mv9kkmzy

In addition, author Stella Quinn will pop by for another Author Talk in Gatton on Friday 21 June at 10am.

Known as one of Australia’s favourite rural romance authors – Stella’s latest unmissable title Downthe Track – a sweet, funny, feel-good read - will be released early June.

Stella is the bestselling author of A Home Among the Snow Gums and The Vet From Snowy River.

Lockyer Valley Regional Council Libraries and Galleries Portfolio Councillor Julie Reck encouraged bookings for these exciting in-person events.

“We have secured some exciting authors for the winter months, and they are sure to be popular amongst resident.

“Visit library.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/Events to secure your spot, with tea and coffee to be provided.

“These events are a wonderful opportunity for the community to hear from bestselling authors without leaving the region,” Cr Reck said.

Cr Reck also encouraged budding writers and writers-to-be to attend the Lockyer Valley Writers Group.

“The Writers Groups meets at the Laidley Library on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month, from 1pm – 3pm.

“Come along and support writers from across the Lockyer Valley.

“Be it an idea or a completed manuscript, the Writers Group can help anyone grow in their passion,” Cr Reck said.

For more information and to book your spot, contact Lockyer Valley Libraries on (07) 5466 3434 or (07) 5462 0351.