Bestselling author Siobhan O’Brien discusses
her novel All the Golden Light with media personality Genevieve Jacobs
Friday, 24 May, 5.30pm
Manning Clark House, 11 Tasmania Circle, Forrest
Siobhan O’Brien discusses her sweeping work of historical fiction All the Golden Light with Genevieve Jacobs. O’Brien’s stirring, dramatic novel has been described as ‘Australian storytelling at its best,’ by Samuel Bernard, literary critic for The Weekend Australian. Publishers HarperCollins refer to the book as ‘a moving, uplifting story about love, trauma and addiction, with echoes of Birdsong, My Brilliant Career and The Light Between Oceans.’ The novel - set on the south coast of New South Wales - explores WWI Australia and how we find connection, meaning and beauty in a time of darkness.
Siobhan O'Brien is an author, journalist and communications professional. She has written a number of books, including A Life by Design: The Art and Lives of Florence Broadhurst, and has worked for many media outlets including the Sydney Morning Herald, Vogue and Indesign.
Genevieve Jacobs has been a journalist for 30 years, working in print, radio and digital media. She was a longtime ABC Canberra presenter, the Group Editor for Region Media and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Genevieve is a director of the Cultural Facilities Corporation, the Conflict Resolution Service and the Australian Center for Christianity and Culture. She chairs the Canberra International Music Festival and has an enduring interest in building and strengthening community engagement. In 2021, she was made a Member of the Order of Australia in recognition of her services to broadcasting and the community.
There will be a Q&A session following the presentation, then light refreshments. Signed books are available for purchase.
MCH members $15; concession (Gov’t Support and full-time students) $15; Non-members $20