DUNGOG readers are in for a literary treat this month, with a special author evening featuring Janette Paul and Cathryn Hein to be held from 5pm, Friday 23 May, at Dungog Library.
The free event, “Janette Paul and Cathryn Hein In Conversation”, will see the two Newcastle-based authors come together to share their writing journeys, explore the fictional lives they create, and discuss their passion for storytelling – particularly about women, for women.
With wit, warmth and plenty of behind-the-scenes insight, the duo will open up about the inspirations behind their popular novels, the role of friendship – both real and fictional – in their creative processes, and what it means to write contemporary and rural women’s fiction in Australia today.
Janette Paul is the internationally published author of romantic comedies and contemporary women’s fiction.
She also writes award-winning crime novels under the name Jaye Ford, with her debut securing two Davitt Awards for Australian women crime writers.
Her novels have been translated into nine languages and continue to delight readers worldwide.
Cathryn Hein, a beloved voice in rural romance and romantic adventure, is well-known for her heartfelt stories set in country Australia.
A finalist for both the Romance Writers of Australia Romantic Book of the Year with Santa and the Saddler, and a regular in the Australian Romance Reader Awards, Hein has built a loyal readership with her down-to-earth heroines and vibrant rural settings.
The Dungog Library event promises lively conversation and an opportunity for readers to connect with two of the region’s most engaging storytellers.
Entry is free, but bookings are essential via Eventbrite.
By Shannon BENTON
