Bendigo Writers Festival

Goldfields Libraries is excited to take part in the Bendigo Writers Festival again this year, hosting three fantastic events. Beginning in 2012, the Bendigo Writers Festival grows stronger each year, celebrating the power of books, encouraging conversation and sparking ideas.

Read on to see who’ll be visiting our libraries, or visit the Bendigo Writers Festival website for the full lineup.

Lucy Sussex: Outrageous Fortune

The adventures of Mary Fortune, crime writer and her criminal son George

Join Lucy Sussex, co-author of Outrageous Fortunes as she tells the gripping story of Australia’s first female writer and her career criminal son. Lucy shares the research and fascinating history of Fortune’s astonishing career and the equally absorbing story of her illegitimate son George. Crime fiction meets true crime in this non-fiction book, when Melbourne’s bohemia consort with the criminal underworld during Victoria’s goldrush era.

Lucy has worked as a librarian, researcher and academic, and has published over 20 books in various genres. She has an abiding interest in women’s lives, Australiana, and crime fiction.

Book sales and signings available.

Thursday 14 August, 12-1pm
Heathcote Library
Heathcote RSL Hall, 127 High St, Heathcote

Book here

Thursday 14 August, 4-5pm
Kangaroo Flat Library
23 Lockwood Road, Kangaroo Flat

Book here

Helly Raichura: The Food of Bharat

A chef’s journey through India’s rich culinary history

Meet Helly Raichura whose new book The Food of Bharat takes a deep dive into India’s culinary history, illuminating historical insights with delicious recipes from across regional India.

In conversation with Jennifer Alden, Helly will talk about how the book came to be and what her most favourite parts of sharing Indian food with others are.

Helly has featured on MasterChef Australia, and her highly acclaimed Melbourne restaurant Enter Via Laundry showcases India’s culture and regionality on a plate.

Book sales and signings

Friday 15 August, 12-1pm
Elmore Library Agency
Elmore Athenaeum Hall, 62 Michie St, Elmore

Book here