Diana Reid in conversation with Jemma Birrell

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The author of the multi-award-winning novel, Love and Virtue, releases her second book, Seeing Other People.

White Bay Beer Company

Diana Reid’s <a href="https://www.roaringstories.com.au/everyone-is-so-sure-of-what-they-think-diana-reid-on-her-new-australian-campus-novel-love-virtue/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">debut novel Love &amp; Virtue </a>won the ABIA Book of the Year Award, the ABIA Literary Fiction Book of the Year Award, the ABA Booksellers' Choice Fiction Book of the Year Award, and the MUD Literary Prize.Now, she's followed it up with a hot new summer book, Seeing Other People. Described by Books+Publishing as a ‘charming, insightful…and immensely readable novel that explores the bonds of family, friendship and principle,' it's one of the most anticipated books of the year.On Wednesday 12 October, join Reid in conversation with former artistic director of Sydney Writers’ Festival, Jemma Birrell, for what is sure to be a highlight Roaring Stories Bookshop event.Seeing Other People and Love &amp; Virtue will be available for purchase at the venue through Roaring Stories, with book signings from Reid following the discussion.Attendees are asked to arrive at 6.30pm or earlier for a 7pm start at White Bay Beer Co. Seating is unallocated – another reason to arrive early to secure an optimal spot! The bar opens 6pm and closes at 9.30pm on the night of the event, making for an opportune time to settle in and grab a drink before or after, with an incredible range of locally brewed beers and other beverages to enjoy.There’ll be plenty of delicious food available too thanks to special event caterer <a href="https://www.agapeorganic.com.au/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Agape Organic</a>, so why not make a full evening of it and come for dinner too? You can order before or after the event.If you miss out on a ticket, you can still watch the event as it is livestreamed from the Roaring Stories Facebook page (accessible on the Home page and from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RoaringStories268/live_videos/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">the Live tab</a>). A recording will also be available to view later as an upload on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1kpI6m98uJhICioqqV_ykQ" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Roaring Stories YouTube channel</a>.~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ABOUT SEEING OTHER PEOPLECharlie’s skin was stinging. Not with heat or sweat, but with that intense, body-defining self-consciousness—that sense of being watched. She lowered her eyes from Eleanor’s loving gaze. Her throat taut with tears, she swallowed. ‘You’re a good sister, Eleanor.’‘Don’t say that.’After two years of lockdowns, there’s change in the air. Eleanor has just broken up with her boyfriend, Charlie’s career as an actress is starting up again. They’re finally ready to pursue their dreams—relationships, career, family—if only they can work out what it is they really want.When principles and desires clash, Eleanor and Charlie are forced to ask: where is the line between self-love and selfishness? In all their confusion, mistakes will be made and lies will be told as they reckon with the limits of their own self-awareness.Seeing Other People is the darkly funny story of two very different sisters, and the summer that stretches their relationship almost to breaking point. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ABOUT DIANA REIDDiana Reid is a Sydney-based writer. Her debut novel, Love &amp; Virtue, was an Australian bestseller and winner of the ABIA Book of the Year Award, the ABIA Literary Fiction Book of the Year Award, the ABA Booksellers' Choice Fiction Book of the Year Award, and the MUD Literary Prize. Love &amp; Virtue was also shortlisted for the Indie Debut Fiction Award, the ABIA Matt Richell New Writer Award, and Highly Commended at the NSW Premier's Literary Awards. Diana was also named a Sydney Morning Herald Best Young Novelist in 2022. Seeing Other People is her second novel.~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ABOUT JEMMA BIRRELLAfter working in Australian publishing, Jemma Birrell directed events at iconic bookshop Shakespeare and Company, and co-directed FestivalandCo literary festival. She was then artistic director of Sydney Writers’ Festival which featured the most thrilling writers from around the world. She was also a programming advisor for Pen World Voices festival in New York, followed by creative director of Tablo, launching a series of books and hosting The Secret Life of Writers’ Podcast. She has been on the advisory arts board for The University of Technology, on the board of the National Young Writers' Festival, on the judging panel for the Sidney Myer Creative Fellowships and an academy member of the Walter Scott Prize for historical fiction.~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~TERMS &amp; CONDITIONSRefundsPlease note that tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled or postponed due to extenuating circumstances. Refunds cannot be issued 48 hours before the event. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~This event is presented by Roaring Stories Bookshop Balmain and Ultimo PressWith thanks to our venue partner White Bay Beer Company~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~<a href="https://roaringstories.com.au/sign-up" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sign up to Roaring Stories newsletter</a>Follow Roaring Stories <a href="https://facebook.com/roaringstories268" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/roaring_stories/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/RoaringStories" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a>

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