Author Talk: Editor Anna Valdinger - HarperCollins Australia: A glimpse into the world of book publishing

Hurstville City Library
cnr Queens Rd & Dora St, Hurstville
Thursday 27th October @ 7pm
Bookings 9330 6142

Ever wondered what it takes to get published?
Why do some authors end up on bestsellers lists?
What are publishers looking for?
What is the role of an editor?
Anna Valdinger Commissoning Editor of Australian commercial fiction authors for HarperCollins Australia will take us behind the scenes of the book publishing world. Anna is responsible for looking after and building up a stable of Australian commercial fiction authors and helping to develop their careers from book to book particularly in the genres of crime, thrillers, sagas, women's fiction both contemporary and historic.
Anna will share her insights and experience and looks forward to answering all those questions you may have about the publishing scene.
Star authors with HarperCollins include;
Colleen McCullough, Tara Moss, Nikki Gemmell and Belinda Alexandra.
Anna also looks after international authors such as Paullina Simons, Paulo Coelho, Daniel Silva and Michael Crichton, as well as some of the Avon romance authors including Stephanie Laurens and Anna Campbell.
With experience in the publishing world both in London and Sydney this evening promises to be a real treat for all avid readers and aspiring writers.

Colleen McCullough

Dear Alan Moore: You're Welcome!

Saturday 5th February marked Save Our Libraries day as over 400 libraries across the UK are under threat of closure. Among the support for libraries was thrown the hirsute weight of the comics and graphic novel luminary Alan Moore, author of critically acclaimed works Watchmen, V for Vendetta, From Hell and comic series Promethea among others.



He was clearly going to explore the unchartered areas of his medium anyway but it's fantastic to think he believes part of getting there was due to his time spent in libraries. An institution for research, a social hub and a sanctuary for genius - aahhhhh libraries, is there nothing you can't do?

Creative Writers at Hurstville Library!

Do You Love To Write?
Are you a young person interested in developing your writing skills?
Come and join our writing sessions!
We’re running a creative writing program this September and we
want you to get involved. Here’s what you get:

• Tips and hints to improve your writing
• The chance to meet like minded people
• Feedback in a friendly, safe environment

What’s more we’ll select the best works and publish
them. You’ll also get your own launch on Thursday
14th October as part of the Discovery Festival.
What are you waiting for?
Call us to book as places are limited!

Where: Hurstville City Library
When: Tuesday afternoons in September
Time: 4.30 – 5.30pm
Cost: $5.00
Contact: 9330 6111