Lots to talk about

It''s been great to have had so many opportunities to talk about my books and writing at public speaking events over recent months. I''ve been guest speaker at many Rotary Clubs, with more to come, and spoken and done book promotions at various writers'' groups. Last week an interesting group of poets and musicians at Christies Beach, where Swirl & Reef hosted a regular event, and also a lovely large group of friendly and responsive listeners at the Ionian Club, an organisation that was new to me.

Two more are approaching rapidly. This Saturday (April 12) a 1 pm session at the Mt Barker Library, where I''ll talk about the Oberammergau experience, and the fascinating tale of how the world-famous event of the Passion Play came into being and why it has lasted almost four hundred years. Then the following Wednesday (April 16) is the regular Words at the Wall, a monthly event at the Treasures Wall of the State Library in North Terrace hosted by Friendly Street Poets. Ros Schulz and I are guest readers at the month''s session at 6 pm.

Both these are free events, and open to the public. It would be lovely to have friends come to support, as it''s always good to see familiar faces in a crowd.