In a half-century of storytelling so far, Tom Keneally has averaged a book a year, and in this dedication to craft has become an icon of Australian literature. Join him and Scott Bevan to discuss his writing life.
Part of the Write Here Festival - Lake Mac Libraries. Full program details here.
Books available for sale and signing
Cost: $25.00 plus booking fee
Lake Mac Arts Membership: $22.50 plus booking fee
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Thomas Keneally was born in 1935 and his first novel was published in 1964. Since then, he has written a considerable number of novels and non-fiction works. His novels include The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith, Schindler's List and The People's Train. He has won the Miles Franklin Award, the Booker Prize, the Los Angeles Times Prize, the Mondello International Prize and has been made a Literary Lion of the New York Public Library, a Fellow of the American Academy, recipient of the University of California gold medal, and is now the subject of a fifty five cent Australian stamp. He has held various academic posts in the United States but lives in Sydney.
Scott Bevan born in 1964 in Newcastle, New South Wales, is an acclaimed Australian TV and radio presenter, journalist, and author. Beginning his journalism career in 1984, he worked for the Newcastle Herald, commercial radio, the Nine Network, and later joined the ABC in 2005. Bevan's career included stints in Japan, Perth, and Moscow as an ABC correspondant. In addition to Journalism, Bevan authored a biography of artist Sir William Dobell and directed three documentaries. His deep connection to the Hunter region and storytelling prowess have made him a beloved figure in the area. His most recent work is his book Return to the Hunter, published in 2023. This book is a follow-up to his earlier work, The Hunter, and chronicles his journey kayaking down the Hunter River once again, reflecting on the changes in the river and himself over the past decade. Additionslly, Bevan has written The Lake: Exploring a spendid Sheet of Water, which explores Lake Macquarie. He also has a new play, The Rest is Silence, which premiered in October 2024.
Warners Bay Theatre, baramayiba
The Warners Bay Theatre can be accessed via a ramp on Lake St. The venue has accessible toilets and parking on Lake Street and in the rear carpark. A hearing loop is available. Find out more
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