Bestselling South Coast author Meredith Jaffé will share her latest novel, The Importance of Being Delia.
Delia Watson is a long-suffering wife who refuses to stay silent when a cryptic letter exposes her husband's secrets. Set in the deceptively perfect suburb of Pretty Point, this witty mystery follows Delia and her sharp bridge club as they uncover lies, betrayal and a suspiciously missing cat.
Books will be available for purchase at this event, and Meredith will be available to sign copies.
Holly Wainright (He Would Never) Kate Mildenhall (The Hiding Place) and Frances Whiting (The Nocturnals) explore with Meredith Jaffe (The Importance of Being Delia) the complexities of friendship; the love, slights, fantasies of collective escapist idyll and legacies of fractured loyalties. Join a captivating conversation about craft and connection with four of Australia’s favourite creators of contemporary women’s fiction.
Showcasing Voices of the South Coast and their paths to publication. Join Meredith Jaffe in conversation with Helena Fox (poet, writing mentor and author of How it Feels to Float) and Lauren Keegan (The Woman in the Seal Skin) to hear about their creative processes, career trajectories and what they’ve learned along the way.
Three acclaimed authors reflect on wonder visibility, and the power that comes with reclaiming our stories. Meredith Jaffe (The Dressmakers of Yarrandarrah Prison and The Importance of Being Delia) joins Kathryn Heyman (Circle of Wonder, Fury) and Paula McLean (The One Remaining and longtime champion of women’s voices in literature) for a conversation about courage, connection, self-exposure and creative reinvention.
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Every reader can name characters who have stayed with them long after they've finished the book. But how do you turn a vague idea into a living breathing persona on the page?
Whether you’re writing your very first story or drafting your fifth novel, this interactive workshop dives straight into the engine room of character development. Learn the practical, actionable mechanics that transform flat stereotypes into compelling, fully-rounded figures your readers will adore (or love to hate!)
Crafting Unforgettable Characters: The Nitty-Gritty of Character Creation
Every reader can name characters who have stayed with them long after they've finished the book. But how do you turn a vague idea into a living breathing persona on the page?
Whether you’re writing your very first story or drafting your fifth novel, this interactive workshop dives straight into the engine room of character development. Learn the practical, actionable mechanics that transform flat stereotypes into compelling, fully-rounded figures your readers will adore (or love to hate!)
