Author Talk: Everyone On Mars by Larry Buttrose

Join the expedition to a new world with this short story collection exploring a speculative future for humanity.

Mars – the temperature there may be well below zero, but it’s so hot right now. It’s the dream destination of entrepreneurs who have their gaze fixed on the stars; a red beacon of distant hope as the outlook for a sustainable future on Earth becomes cloudier.

Now, thanks to author Larry Buttrose, Mars is in reach for all of us and not just the billionaires. His new collection of 12 short speculative fiction stories, Everyone on Mars, considers the tales of those taking part in a human settlement of Mars…and what it might be like for those left behind.

“Is Buttrose actually a Martian? These stories are so deeply imagined he may as well have lived there. All the grit, and a little of the grandeur of the human lust for exploration is in these pages.” – Geraldine Brooks, Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist.

Larry’s books will be available for purchase at the conclusion of the talk. Please note that sales are cash only.

About the Author:

Larry Buttrose is a poet, playwright, novelist and journalist. He is the author of 17 books including novels, poetry, travel, and nonfiction. His fiction includes the novels The Maze of the Muse and Sweet Sentence. His nonfiction works include Dead Famous: Deaths of The Famous, Famous Deaths, and Tales of the Popes. He ghostwrote the international bestseller A Long Way Home, which was made into the acclaimed motion picture Lion. He has been a travel writer for both literary and travel magazines writing about destinations all over the world and now in Everyone on Mars, he’s heading to space!

About the Event:

Cost: Free

Age: 16+

Georges River Libraries strive to create lifelong learning by informing, inspiring and engaging the community through a range of programs, activities and events to support literacies and foster community connection, for all ages including children and adults. The libraries host workshops and events throughout the year to ignite curiosity through different topics. Are you looking to expand your knowledge of digital technologies or learn a new hobby or creative skill? Join one of our expert-led workshops and seminars on DIY skills, craft, photography, music, sound recording, digital video, graphic design, and new technologies like virtual reality, artificial intelligence and more. You can develop new skills and inspire your world at your library. Library programs for adults run from February to November during the school term. Further details can be found on the library’s Programs and Events webpage. For further information, please contact the Library Programs Team on (02) 9330 6111 or email [email protected].

Accessibility Information:

Georges River Libraries is committed to providing inclusive library services and programs. Please email [email protected] or note down your requirements or support needs in your event registration.

Terms and conditions:

• For participants under the age of 16, parents and/or guardians of children must remain in the library for the duration of the program.
• If you arrive more than 10 minutes after the advertised start time and there are people in the standby queue, your ticket may be allocated to the standby queue.
• If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration at least 3 hours prior to the event. As Library Programs have limited spaces, repeated failure to notify staff of cancellations may result in bookings being refused in the future.
• The library does not endorse or promote any products which may be used in the workshop.

Event Venue

Hurstville Library and Service Centre, Corner of Queens Road and Dora Street, Hurstville, Australia