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Meet the Author

Connect with the reading and writing culture of our region at Moreton Bay Region Libraries’ Meet the Author events.

Hear from local and national authors as they share insights into their books, writing processes, and more. Join the conversation, ask questions, and be inspired at a library near you.

Free events - bookings required. Follow the links below to book your spot!

Discover other key writing events and workshops with Write Around Moreton Bay.

Meet the Author: Peter FitzSimons - North Lakes

Saturday, 29 March 2025 | 05:30 PM to 07:00 PM

Australia's bestselling non-fiction writer Peter FitzSimons AM is coming to North Lakes Library.

North Lakes Library, 10 The Corso, North Lakes 4509

Tagged as: , History and heritage, Interest groups, Readers and writers, Talks and workshops

Those girls with grit - Strathpine

Tuesday, 22 April 2025 | 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Pamela Rushby discusses the history of the Queensland AWLA movement, the basis for her historical novel, Those Girls.

Strathpine Library, 1 Station Street, Strathpine 4500

Tagged as: , History and heritage, Readers and writers, Talks and workshops

Meet the Author: Lisa Twigg - North Lakes

Saturday, 22 March 2025 | 01:30 PM to 02:30 PM

Author Lisa Twigg continues the story of her family's journey with dementia; opening our minds to the possibility of reframing a diagnosis.

North Lakes Library, 10 The Corso, North Lakes 4509

Tagged as: , Readers and writers, Talks and workshops

Meet the Author: Stella Quinn - Arana Hills

Tuesday, 13 May 2025 | 06:30 PM to 07:30 PM

Rural romance's newest star Stella Quinn joins us for an in conversation event about her book The Vet from Snowy River.

Arana Hills Library, 63 Cobbity Crescent, Arana Hills 4054

Tagged as: , Readers and writers, Talks and workshops

Meet the Author: Dervla McTiernan - Redcliffe

Wednesday, 07 May 2025 | 07:00 PM to 08:15 PM

Join best-selling crime author, Dervla McTiernan in conversation on the return of Cormac Reilly in her latest novel, The Unquiet Grave.

Redcliffe Library, 476 Oxley Avenue, Redcliffe 4020

Tagged as: , Readers and writers, Talks and workshops

Meet the Author: Jane Caro in conversation - North Lakes

Wednesday, 16 April 2025 | 06:30 PM to 08:00 PM

Join the inimitable Jane Caro for an In Conversation event to launch her new thriller, Lyrebird.

North Lakes Library, 10 The Corso, North Lakes 4509

Tagged as: , Readers and writers, Talks and workshops

Meet the Author: Fleur McDonald - Redcliffe

Thursday, 01 May 2025 | 06:30 PM to 08:00 PM

Join us for an In Conversation event with best-selling author Fleur McDonald.

Redcliffe Library, 476 Oxley Avenue, Redcliffe 4020

Tagged as: , Readers and writers

Book launch with Geraldine Marston - Bribie Island

Thursday, 20 March 2025 | 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Join us for a celebratory book launch with local author Geraldine Marston.

Bribie Island Library, 1 Welsby Parade, Bongaree 4507

Tagged as: , Readers and writers, Talks and workshops