…for this bright and shiny package that represents, for me, a decades-long fascination that developed, in the last few years, into an obsession. A big thank-you to Fremantle Press for making the package so beautiful (and for much else besides).
Welcome to the world again, Kate.
For those based in Perth, there are a few events coming up over the coming two weeks:
3 November: Literary Afternoon Tea at State Buildings, Perth City, 1–3pm. Tickets (still a few left) from $60, bookings here.
6 November: In Conversation at Beaufort Street Books, Beaufort Street, Mt Lawley, 6.15pm for a 6.30 start. Tickets $10, including cheese and wine tasting, bookings here.
8 November: Author talk, A.H. Bracks Library, corner Canning Highway and Stock Road, Melville, 6–8pm. Free event but bookings essential here.
15 November: Great Big Book Club Read, Fremantle Arts Centre, 1 Finnerty Street, Fremantle, 6pm. (The winner of the T.A.G. Hungerford Award will also be announced on the same night.) Free event but RSVPs essential here.
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Many congratulations, Amanda. It’s fantastic that you’ve brought this into being. Enjoy the occasion and the accomplishment. 🙂 🙂
Many thanks, Glen 🙂
Congratulations! Awesome achievement! You’re a legend, Amanda. x
Aw, so kind 🙂 Thanks, Marlish!
Love the cover and look forward to the read Congratulations
Thank you, Susan 🙂
Congratulations, Amanda! A little bird has told me your book is absolutely stunning, which comes as no surprise. I can’t wait to sit down and savour it.
Please say thanks to that little bird for me, Meg! And thank you 🙂
Such wonderful news, Amanda! Huge congratulations! I am so looking forward to reading this!
Thanks so much, Julie! 🙂
Congratulations Amanda. Take a moment to enjoy your moment!
Thanks, Angela! I did 🙂
Congratulations, Amanda. Can’t wait to read Kathleen O’Connor of Paris.
Thanks, Maureen! 🙂