Enthusiastic readers, writers and book lovers have attended a series of author talks hosted by Richard Evans over the past few weeks and his entertaining sessions have proved a popular addition to our local cultural offering.
Cannonvale, Collinsville, Bowen and Proserpine State Libraries have all participated in the events which have seen a variety of community members enjoy stimulating stories about politics, plot lines and other insights into the world of publishing.
Richard Evans has written eight books in the political thriller genre, with much of the storyline inspired by his real-life experience as a Federal Member in the early 90s.
During his time in politics, Richard experienced issues such as sabotage, in-fighting and suspicious agenda.
He was also outspoken about issues such as Indigenous affairs, the Carbon Tax, euthanasia, and breast cancer.
His photo was famously printed on the front page of the New York Times for publicly proclaiming that he would get rid of all the cats in Australia following exponential growth in feral cat numbers.
During his talk at Cannonvale State Library, the audience was asked to participate in the event by sharing what they hoped to gain from the experience.
This allowed Richard to tailor his talk to suit the needs of the audience.
Richard and his wife Julia run a local publishing firm and are bringing their passion for the written word into a new project to reinvigorate the Whitsunday Writers Festival in 2024.
Last held in 2017, it is hoped that, with these two highly motivated individuals at the helm, the festival will become a popular mainstay on the annual events calendar and a hotbed of inspiration for writers, readers and thinkers both locally and across Australia.
Author Richard Evans with some attendees
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