Author Events

Kate Ceberano will be in conversation with Lorraine Horsley. Unsung is the story of a powerful woman in her prime, but also of a relfective, romantic and vulnerable artist making sense of the universe. It's proof of a lifetime lived in music. It's a tribute to songs, wherever they come from and wherever they go. Unsung is poised to become a companion for inspiring artists, creative professionals and anyone looking for inspiration to feed their creativity, along with kate's countless fans across three generations.

Trent is coming down the highway to sign copies of his new book From the Heart.

When Trent Cotchin was handed the reins of Richmond Football Club's team in 2013, he was a 22-year-old star, skilful and fearlessly hard at the ball. Coming off a Brownlow Medal-winning season, he embraced the captaincy and continued his quest to get the most out of himself for the benefit of the club.

Yet by the end of 2016, Trent was suffering from serious self-doubt. The media and fans were circling, questioning the club's leadership and culture, demanding answers for their poor performance in finals. With nothing to lose and facing down his own fear of failure, Trent put himself on the line in a new way. He laid himself bare and asked his teammates to do the same. Vulnerability - a foreign word to tough footballers back then - gave the players an incredible connection that resulted in the 2017 premiership, breaking a 37-year drought.

Trent went on to lead the team to two more flags in 2019 and 2020, cementing his place in Tiger history. Trent's personal journey involved doing the hard work to shift his focus from 'me' to 'we', abandoning the hunt for perfection in his own game for a more selfless - and ultimately more fulfilling - role. By leading with love and empathy, he brought out the best in those around him. With unflinching honesty and generosity, Trent shares the lessons he learnt in the hope that it will help others to live more authentically. This book is his legacy.

Please note: Trent will only be signing copies of his book, no other items or Richmond merchandise.

Join us for an intimate lunch with best-selling Tasmanian author Jo Dixon, and enjoy great food and excellent conversation at Tesoro, on Elizabeth Street in Hobart. This in-person event offers a unique opportunity to share a meal with the captivating Jo Dixon, renowned author of The House of Now and Then and her upcoming book, The Shadow at the Door.

 

Savour a great meal while sitting beside the author and feel free to ask all the questions you've been curious about. Your package includes:

 

Beautifully prepared two course meal (Mains and dessert)

Welcome drink on arrival (Beer, wine, sparkling or soft drink)

Face to face time with Jo Dixon
 

Books will be available for purchase at the event.

Please send any dietary requirements to hobart@dymocks.com.au

Meet Jelena and get her books signed personally.

From war torn Yugoslavia to Sydney & Wimbledon, Jelena became one of the best tennis players in the game. Jelena has written her second book Fearless, where she shares her stories, experiences and how she is finding a way to move past her issues she endured for so long.

If you are unable to attend and would like a signed copy of her books, please don't hesitate to call or email us and we would be happy to arrange this for you. Bookings suggested at https://www.trybooking.com/CNFGN

Join Peter FitzSimons as he discusses his new book The Last Charge of the Last Australian Light Horse. From the bestselling author of Kokoda and Gallipoli, the extraordinary story of the Australian Light Horse, their defining World War I battle: the iconic cavalry charge at Beersheba in October 1917, and the brave men who built the legend.

Books will be available to be purchased and signed on the day.

Join Richard Glover as he discusses his new book Best Wishes, the encyclopedia of 'can do better'.

Do you hate noisy restaurants, pre-ripped jeans and pedestrians who walk five abreast? Do you also have a problem with plastic-wrapped fruit, climate-change deniers and take-away sandwiches priced at $14.95? And, most of all, do you think the world would be a better place if people got back their sense of humour? Here's proof you are not alone. Heartfelt and hilarious, serious but sly, Best Wishes is a plea for a better world - one wish at a time.

Books will be available to be purchased and signed on the night.

Join Liz Hayes as she discusses her memoir I'm Liz Hayes, a warm and authentic memoir about what's possible, and what it can cost you, when you choose a life of adventure.

Liz Hayes has graced our television screens for more than four decades. Millions of Australians kicked off their weeks with Liz co-hosting Channel 9's Today show, and now for over 25 years have settled into their Sunday nights to watch her investigative journalism on 60 Minutes. Compelling and elegantly written, Liz's long-awaited memoir takes us behind the cameras and back to when Beth Ryan, the dairy farmer's daughter, became seasoned journalist Liz Hayes, and how life in the country gave way to 'controlled' crash-landings on US aircraft carriers.

Books will be available to be purchased and signed on the night.

Date & Time: Thursday, 30 Nov 2023, 6:30 PM

Join us for an exciting evening with #1-bestselling crime writer Jack Heath as he presents his latest thrill ride, Kill Your Husbands, in conversation with Gabriel Bergmoser.

Three couples, friends since the university athletics team, travel to a house in the mountains for an unplugged weekend of drinking and bushwalking. No internet, no phones, no stress. On the first night, the topic of partner-swapping comes up. It's a joke - at first. But when the lights come back on, someone is missing. A search of the house and the surrounding bushland turns up a body. Five people remain. They have no way of contacting the police. Nor can they leave - the keys to the cars are missing. And the killer is just getting started.

Packed with twists and suspense, Kill Your Husbands is the perfect summer read - and an excellent Christmas gift for your sister-in-law. This event promises to be a great night out with two of Australia's wittiest and most devious crime writers. We'd love to see you there.

Discover la dolce vita with P Mami’s nine principles for a pleasure-filled, colourful life of love, creativity – and pasta. Jenna Holmes, better known as P Mami, is the creative powerhouse behind cult brands Plant Mama and Pasta Club, she has cultivated a lifestyle around extracting the most pleasure from the simplest of things. Her intuitive eye alongside her passion for art, design and photography, elevates all her unique projects and is passionate about incorporating creative sensory experiences.

With Love, Chaos and Rigatoni is a delightful quest through stories, lessons, travel tips and recipes – an invigorating invitation to locate your inner zing, P Mami-style. Join us for a conversation with Jenna Holmes and Kate Mayor, followed by a signing after the event. Books will be available for purchase on the night. Tickets include a welcome drink. Doors open from 6:00pm for a 6:30pm start, seating is unallocated so arrive early to secure your spot!

OthThe er Bridget is a feelgood romantic comedy by Australia's most beloved romance writer, Rachael Johns, it is a delightfully uplifting book about books, and a gorgeous celebration of the power and pleasure of romance novels throughout the ages.

Join us for a conversation with Rachael Johns and Josh Hortinela, followed by a signing after the event. Books will be available for purchase on the night. Tickets include a welcome drink. Doors open from 6:00pm for a 6:30pm start, seating is unallocated so arrive early to secure your spot!

Enjoy a sundowner with popular Perth author Rachael Johns.

Tickets include a welcome glass of wine or beer and cheese platter. Additional drinks are available for purchase.

 

The Other Bridget is a feelgood romantic comedy by Australia's bestselling romance writer, ideal for fans of Emily Henry and Marian Keyes.

Named after a fictional character, librarian Bridget Jones was raised on a remote cattle station, with only her mother's romance novels for company now living alone in Fremantle, Bridget is a hopeless romantic. She also believes that anyone who doesn't like reading just hasn't met the right book yet, and that connecting books to their readers is her superpower. If only her love life was that easy. When handsome Italian barista Fabio progresses from flirting with love hearts on her coffee foam to joining the book club that she runs at her library, Bridget prays her romance 'curse' won't ruin things. But it's the attention of her cranky neighbour Sully that seems to be the major obstacle in her life. Why is he going to so much effort to get under her skin? With the help of her close friends and the colourful characters who frequent her library, Bridget decides to put both men to the test by finding just the right books to capture their different hearts. She soon discovers that not all romances start with a meet-cute, but they might just end in happily ever after......

 

Books will be available for sale, and Rachael will be signing copies following the event.

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Karina May is a former magazine journalist turned digital marketer, avid reader and writer of lively love stories that span the globe. Her debut print novel, Duck á l’Orange for Breakfast (April 2023) was a break-out hit, confirming Karina’s position as one of the country’s most in-demand new voices in romance and commercial fiction writing. Karina returns with a new novel that asks does 'never ever' really have to be forever? From Mudgee's magnificent wine country to buzzingly beautiful India, NEVER EVER FOREVER is a delightfully surprising romantic comedy that shows that real love doesn't always look the way you expect.

Join us for a conversation with Karina May, followed by a signing after the event. Books will be available for purchase on the night. Tickets include a welcome drink and nibbles. Doors open from 6:15pm for a 6:30pm start, seating is unallocated so arrive early to secure your spot!

Indulge your literary cravings in a night of intrigue and spirits with the acclaimed Australian author Dinuka McKenzie. Dinuka will share her insights into the world of crime fiction, her writing process, and her latest novel, Tipping Point. She'll also be taking questions from the audience, so come prepared to delve into the dark and thrilling world of Detective Kate Miles.

Join us for an intimate and engaging evening with author Dinuka McKenzie in conversation with Josh Hortinela, followed by a signing after the event. Books will be available for purchase on the night. Tickets include a welcome drink. Doors open from 6:00pm for a 6:30pm start, seating is unallocated so arrive early to secure your spot!

A humorous handbook that'll teach you how to seize power and keep it, from Survivor Australia's most cunning mastermind, King George.

In the vein of Emily Henry's You and Me On Vacation, Love, Just In is a friends-to-lovers romance with just enough spice to heat up the summer. Join us for a conversation on all things romance with Natalie Murray who will be joined by fellow romcom writer Karina May, author of Duck á l’Orange for Breakfast and Never Ever Forever.

Books will be available for purchase on the night, and Natalie will be available for a signing after the event. Tickets include a welcome drink. Doors open from 6:00pm for a 6:30pm start, seating is unallocated so arrive early to secure your spot!

Join Michelle Upton as she chats about her new book Emergency Exit Only. No evacuation plan, no safety net ... Sometimes you just have to save yourself. A hilarious, big-hearted story about second chances from the author of Terms of Inheritance.

'Whimsical and heartfelt ... A great beach read with an unforgettable heroine' Sophie Green.

Books will be available to be purchased and signed on the day.

Sonny Jane Wise is a multiply neurodivergent, queer and disabled public speaker, advocate and author with a strong social media presence. Sonny Jane's book, We're all Neurodiverse is an affirming and thoughtful guide outlines how and why we need to fundamentally shift our thinking about neurodivergent people. We need to accept differences rather than framing them as a problem, abnormality or disorder. Welcome to the neurodiversity paradigm.

Join us for a conversation with Sonny Jane, followed by a signing after the event. Books will be available for purchase on the night. Tickets include a welcome drink. Doors open from 6:00pm for a 6:30pm start, seating is unallocated so arrive early to secure your spot!