Upcoming Book Launches and Author Talks

Marg Carroll Book Launch

Local author Marg Carroll is launching her new book The Man who Loved Crocodiles and stories of other adventurous Australians at the Millthorpe Motel, 26 Victoria Street on Saturday 1st October at 2pm. Intrepid 81-year-old artist Ada Clark of Ada's Place in Millthorpe is Marg's local story, and the launcher is another of her story tellers. Milos Sefanek (89) survivor of 13 Nazi camps during WWII, escaped two and then communist Czechoslovakia to come as a penniless refugee to Australia and work on the Snowy Mountains Scheme. The band November Shorn will perform and a delicious afternoon tea will be served, then official launch and book signing. Ten gardens will also be open around Millthorpe during the weekend. Please call Marg Carroll on 6366 8580 to RSVP.

A Day with Caroline Jones

Caroline Jones AO, author and presenter of the ABC TV's Australian Story. Cost $20, includes morning tea and lunch. Saturday 8 October, 10.30am "Clonelly" at Murga, between Orange and Eugowra Cost $20 Please RSVP before 1st October Ph: Margaret on 6859 2256

Public Lecture on Crime and Crime Writing

Meet Nerida Campbell talking about the Femme Fatale: The Female Criminal Exhibition. Women who commit crime have always intrigued society, yet glamorous film noir seductresses and pulp fiction sirens are starkly at odds with the grim reality of female criminals. Tuesday 18 October, 1pm Orange Regional Gallery Byng Street, Orange Ph: 6393 8136

Author Talk with Alex Miller at Bathurst

Alex Miller has twice won the Miles Franklin Literary Award. His new novel is Autumn Laing based on the relationship between Sunday Reid and Sidney Nolan. Cost is $15. Thursday 20 October, 6pm for 6.30pm start Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre 105 William Street, Bathurst Cost $15 Booking Essential via Books Plus ABC Centre Ph: 6331 5994