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Author Encounters

Dr Tanya Scott – Writing realistic illness and injuries

Learn how to write about illness, injury and healthcare with accuracy and care. This practical workshop covers research, realistic medical details, and creating authentic characters free from stereotypes.

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Saturday, 15 August 2026 - 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Torquay Library

Author Encounters

Dr Simone Boer—'Ultimate Brain Hacks'

Dr Simone Boer explores neuroscience behind confidence, decision-making and change, sharing practical brain-based tools from her book Ultimate Brain Hacks to improve habits, self-belief and everyday performance.

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Tuesday, 18 August 2026 - 11:00am to 1:00pm

Special Events

Tackling gendered violence in our communities

Empowering Women 50/50 presentation on preventing gendered violence, with guest speaker Helen Bolton, CEO of Respect Victoria. Presented in partnership with Women in Local Democracy

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Friday, 21 August 2026 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre

Author Encounters

Brendan Ryan – Creating narratives with poetry

Turn memories, observations and personal experiences into narrative poetry. Explore imagery, metaphor and poetic form while developing new work or refining existing poems in a supportive workshop setting.

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Saturday, 22 August 2026 - 10:30am to 2:30pm
Bannockburn Library

Author Encounters

Vikki Petraitis—'The Reckoning'

Author Vikki Petraitis in conversation with Alli Sinclair explores storytelling craft and real-life crimes behind her fiction, offering fascinating behind-the-scenes insights into crime writing.

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Saturday, 29 August 2026 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre

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