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: January Gilchrist - Caboolture

Saturday, 23 August 2025 | 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM

Join us for a intriguing in conversation event with mystery author January Gilchrist as she shares her new novel The Final Chapter.

Caboolture Library, 4 Hasking Street, Caboolture 4510

Tagged as: , Interest groups, 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

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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

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NEW DATE Meet the Author: Dervla McTiernan - Redcliffe

Friday, 09 May 2025 | 06:30 PM to 07:30 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

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Meet the Author: Angie Faye Martin - Redcliffe

Saturday, 26 July 2025 | 01:30 PM to 02:30 PM

Join winner of the Harpercollins Fiction Fellowship, Angie Faye Martin to talk about her new book, Melaleuca.

Redcliffe Library, 476 Oxley Avenue, Redcliffe 4020

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Elements of writing: World building - Redcliffe

Sunday, 24 August 2025 | 10:30 AM to 01:30 PM

Give wings to your narrative as you learn how to build believable worlds in this workshop with Emily Larkin in conjunction with Queensland Writers Centre.

Redcliffe Library, 476 Oxley Avenue, Redcliffe 4020

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Elements of writing: Dialogue - North Lakes

Saturday, 26 July 2025 | 12:30 PM to 03:30 PM

Dialogue is an important tool in driving plot and narrative in fiction. Take a deep dive into using dialogue in your own writing in this workshop presented by Sarah Klenbort.

North Lakes Library, 10 The Corso, North Lakes 4509

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Writing for the illustrated book - Albany Creek

Saturday, 07 June 2025 | 11:00 AM to 01:30 PM

Learn how writers approach shaping stories for illustrated works. Explore narrative elements from picture books, graphic novels and more in this workshop with Emeritus Professor Gary Crew.

Albany Creek Library, 16 Ferguson Street, Albany Creek 4035

Tagged as: , Readers and writers, Talks and workshops