Events
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Book Club Author Talk - Harry Hartog Narellan
Book Club Author Talk
Meet the wonderful Lauren Keegan as we celebrate her new book 'The Woman in the Seal Skin' with our book club for Mythological March! Enjoy a Q&A, discussion, and the opportunity to get your book signed.
In Conversation - Woollahra Library
Author Talk: Lauren Keegan with The Woman in the Seal Skin
Join Lauren Keegan in conversation with Kelly Doust for a discussion of The Woman in the Seal Skin, a historical novel set in Scotland in 1695 and inspired by selkie folklore.
Copies of The Woman in the Seal Skin will be available for purchase on the night from Gertrude and Alice Bookstore.
In Conversation - Thirroul
Author Event with Lauren Keegan
Lauren's in-conversation partner, Camille Booker, is an award winning author in her own right. We're guaranteed a captivating conversation from two of our finest historical fiction writers.
The Woman in the Seal Skin makes for the perfect Mother's Day gift. Buy a copy on the night and have it signed and wrapped and ready for the 10th May.
Sydney Writer's Festival Live & Local - Coledale
Sydney Writer's Festival Live & Local
The SCWC is hosting SWF Live & Local sessions over two days, Friday 22 and Saturday 23 May in Coledale Community Hall.
Enjoy sessions livestreamed direct from Sydney Writers Festival with some of the biggest names in literature right now: Trent Dalton, Roddy Doyle, Florence Knapp, Mick Herron, Suzie Miller and R.F. Kuang. Plus hear local authors Gwen Wilson, Lauren Keegan and Starre Vartan discuss books and writing live on stage.
Your ticket covers several sessions, including Lauren’s author talk.
Bondi Literary Salon
Bondi Literary Salon
Join the Bondi Literary Salon for our next book club, hosted by Kelly Doust. In our gathering, we will discuss the historic novel The Woman In The Seal Skin by Lauren Keegan.
WHEN: Tuesday, 16th of May 2026, at Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore; please arrive at 6.45pm for a prompt 7pm start.
TICKETS: Admission: $25.00 (excluding external fees). Your ticket includes a drink on arrival and nibbles during the evening.
Mudgee Readers' Festival - Living & Writing from Rural Australia
Mudgee Readers' Festival - Living & Writing from Rural Australia
What does the writing life look like in the bush? Authors Summer Land, Kelly Rimmer, Leesa Ronald and Lauren Keegan share the realities of living and creating outside of the city—from juggling day jobs and family life to finding inspiration in the landscapes and communities they call home. A candid conversation about balance, creativity and the power of place.
Hosted by Rebecca Saunders.
Mudgee Readers' Festival - Where Fact Ends and Fiction Begins
Mudgee Readers' Festival - Where Fact Ends and Fiction Begins
Writers of historical fiction walk a fine line—how do they draw the difference between ‘historicising’ fiction and fictionalising history? Join Lauren Keegan, Julie Janson and Kyra Geddes and host Victoria Purman as they attempt to untangle the question.
Willoughby Literary Festival
Willoughby Literary Festival: Historical Fiction Panel
Discover the inspiration behind historical novels with Sue Williams, Belinda Alexandra, Lauren Keegan and Nicole Alexander.
South Coast Writers Festival
South Coast Writers Festival: Mermaids & Beehives
History and folklore collide in Lauren Keegan’s All the Bees in the Hollows, set in 16th-century Lithuania, and Kell Woods’ Upon a Starlit Tide, reimagining fairytale in 18th-century France. These authors discuss historical fiction, folklore and fantasy with Dr Ellie Crookes.
Trust the Process: Georgia Harper in conversation with Lauren Keegan
Trust the Process: Georgia Harper in conversation with Lauren Keegan
Join us for an engaging online event where Georgia Harper sits down with Lauren Keegan for an insightful conversation about being a psychologist and a writer.
Georgia Harper is a psychologist who has worked with both serious violent offenders and victim-survivors of crime. Her debut crime thriller What I Would Do To You was published by Penguin this year.
Learn about Georgia's writing process, juggling dual roles and how psychology influences her writing.
Don't miss this opportunity to sit down with Lauren & Georgia at this live event and bring along your most pressing questions. Mark your calendars!
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Lauren Keegan is a perinatal psychologist & the debut author of historical mystery All the Bees in the Hollows, published by Affirm Press (imprint of Simon & Schuster) in October 2024. Find out more at: https://laurenkeegan.substack.com
Wollondilly Local Authors Fair
Wollondilly Local Authors Fair
Celebrate National Novel Writing Month and join us for this showcase of local authors to support the writers of Wollondilly and our neighbouring LGAs.
Hear from the authors from 10.30am as they give you insight into their stories, and then join us afterward to browse or purchase books straight from the authors until 1pm.
No bookings are required.
Books will be available to purchase from the authors. Authors will accept cash or card payments at their discretion.
Lauren Keegan in conversation with Michelle Barraclough
Lauren Keegan in conversation with Michelle Barraclough
Join us with Lauren Keegan to celebrate the release of All the Bees in the Hollows! Lauren will be in-conversation with Michelle Barraclough.
Emma Lord & Lauren Keegan - Anomaly
Emma Lord in conversation with Lauren Keegan
Join Emma Lord to celebrate the release of Anomaly! Emma will be joined by Lauren Keegan in a conversation about Emma’s new book Anomaly.