Writers and readers across Geelong can hear from authors across the region to delve into the world of books and new opportunities.
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre will host The Local Authors Fair from 10.30am on Saturday, August 23, as part of the annual Local Word Writers Festival for the first time.
Geelong author and mental health care practitioner Suzie Forbes will be one of up to 15 authors from across the region who will be featured during the event.
Ms Forbes said the fair would help readers find their new favourite authors and help authors find new fans.
“We’ve got a good population of writers in Geelong and the wider region, so I think it’s really good to be able to come together,” she said.
“Writing is like raising kids; it takes a village, and it’s not something you can do on your own, as you need people to bounce things off.
“It is really exciting that it’s the first year, and I’m looking forward to meeting readers and other authors there as well as building networks.
“I’ve almost finished the first in a series of picture books around the neurobiology of mischief and regulation for kids and my daughter’s actually illustrating it, so she will be at the fair as well.”
Events will be held across the Geelong and Bellarine regions during The Local Word Writers Festival from Friday, August 22, to Saturday, August 23, to celebrate the act of storytelling, connection and creativity.
Visit grlc.vic.gov.au/localword for more information about the festival and a list of events.
