Author announcements
Joondalup Libraries, in partnership with Dymocks Joondalup, is excited to host three top-selling authors as they launch their latest novels. Our favourite authors have been busy, and you are invited to join us to learn more about their latest offerings as you plan your winter reading!
Meet the Author – Jennie Jones
Wednesday 31 July 2024, 6.00pm
Duncraig Library
Jennie Jones has been professionally involved in the arts for most of her life. Theatre by theatre, stage by stage and later book by book, from Wales to London to Auckland to Australia. Jennie lives in Perth, Western Australia and remains a countryfied girl at heart.
Jennie will join us to discuss her latest book, The Girls from Fitzroy.
Tickets cost $8 each and can be purchased online via Ticketbooth.
Meet the Author – Tess Woods
Monday 2 September 2024, 6.00pm
St Stephen’s School Theatre, Duncraig
Tess Woods once had a simple life until her compulsion to write made-up stories complicated everything. She’s now an award-winning and bestselling author of contemporary fiction. Tess also works as a physiotherapist in private practice, sharing a clinic and a home on the stunning Western Australian coast with her husband.
Tess will join us to discuss her latest book, The Venice Hotel.
Tickets cost $12 for entry only, or $30 for a ticket and a book. Tickets can be purchased online via Ticketbooth.
Meet the Author – Tim Winton
Saturday 12 October 2024, 6.00pm
St Stephen’s School Theatre, Duncraig
Few authors have captured the raw essence of Australia as intimately as Tim Winton. Born in Perth in 1960, Tim’s upbringing amidst the rugged coasts and vast landscapes of Western Australia deeply influenced his literary voice. Seamlessly blending the profound with every day, his narratives offer a window into the soul of the Australian experience.
In this special event, Tim will delve into his rich career, sharing insights and anecdotes from his journey as a writer. Join us for an engaging conversation as Tim discusses his latest literary masterpiece, Juice, an epic novel of determination, survival, and the limits of the human spirit.
Tickets cost $15 for entry only, or $55 for a ticket and a book. Tickets can be purchased online via Ticketbooth.
Coming Soon
But wait, there’s more! Keep an eye on our social channels and our eNewsletter for details of two more author visits.
- Margaret Hickey – August 2024
- Chris Hammer and Christian White – October 2024