About this Event
Join historical fiction writers Lauren Chater and Helen Signy in conversation with Lisa Finn Powell, as they discuss the complexities of honouring the past for a modern audience.
About Lauren Chater
Lauren Chater is the author of the historical novels The Lace Weaver, Gulliver's Wife, The Winter Dress and The Beauties. In 2018 she was awarded a grant by the Neilma Sidney Literary Fund, and The Winter Dress was longlisted for the 2022 ARA Historical Novel Prize.
About Helen Signy
Helen Signy is an Australian writer who grew up in England – or, depending how she feels that day, an English writer who lives in Australia. She spent much of her youth travelling the world before becoming a print journalist in Asia and then in Sydney. Most of her writing these days involves science communications for academics, governments and not-for-profits, but she has never lost her passion for telling an amazing story. Maya’s Dance is her first foray into fiction. Helen lives on the Northern Beaches in Sydney with her husband, Peter, and, at various times, her (nearly) grown-up children, Ella, Jamie and Katie.
Tea, coffee and light refreshments will be provided.
QBD the Booksellers will be there. Purchase one of Lauren or Helen's books to have it personally signed.
Join us for Write Out West: Western Sydney Libraries and Literature Festival from Wednesday 27 November – Thursday 5 December. Nine days of literary fun for all ages! Find out more at penrith.city/library
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Penrith City Library, 601 High Street, Penrith, Australia
AUD 5.00
