James O'Loghlin in conversation with Hamish Macdonald

ABOUT THE EVENT: On Thursday 12th November at the Red Mill Distillery, Balmain, join James O'Loghlin in conversation with Hamish Macdonald. 'Smart, twisty, old-school murder mystery with a sense of humour.' MICHAEL BRISSENDON ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ABOUT THE BOOK Seven writers. One murder. Whose story do you believe? Clara Newsome was twenty-two when she died. A prodigiously talented writer, she'd seemed destined to take the literary world by storm. Twenty years later, her four best friends have done rather well for themselves. Now successful screenwriters and producers, they've finally decided to adapt Clara's only novel into a television series, recruiting Clara's son Xavier to help. A creative retreat in a remote mansion in the NSW Southern Highlands, ten days of brainstorming, and a story that's been waiting two decades to be told. What could possibly go wrong? Quite a lot, as it turns out. Because housekeeper Barb Young has just found a body at the bottom of a nearby cliff. The police are happy to call it an accident, but Barb is not the sort of woman who settles for a convenient explanation. As she starts asking questions nobody wants to answer, she discovers that everyone in the writers' room has something to hide. And that the real story of Clara's death might not be the one they've all been telling. James O'Loghlin's twisty, suspenseful and darkly humorous crime novel follows unlikely amateur detective Barb Young - who readers first met in Liars - on a new adventure, as she sets about solving a mysterious death with charm, stealth and the world's most disarming interrogation technique. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ABOUT JAMES O'LOGHLIN James O'Loghlin is a an author of sixteen books, and a comedian, television presenter and host of Afternoons on ABC Local Radio NSW. He has previously hosted several ABC shows on radio and TV, including The New Inventors. His books include the crime novels The Writers Room, Liars and Criminals. He likes radio because it involves talking to lots of people, and writing because it doesn’t. James co-hosts the mental health podcast Minding Your Mind with Professor Ian Hickie, and a long time ago was a criminal lawyer. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ABOUT HAMISH MACDONALD Hamish Macdonald is an award-winning journalist who has covered wars, disasters, and major world events. He hosts Mornings on ABC Radio Sydney and is co-host of Global Roaming on ABC Radio National. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ABOUT THE VENUE Address: 176 Mullens Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 Red Mill is based in the historic White Bay Steelworks, just across from the inner-west icon, the White Bay Power Station. Red Mill makes small batches of high-quality Rum to age in a special barrel program, blended and bottled in their wonderful, industrial home. Visiting Red Mill is a chance to see the workings of an artisanal distillery, in the historic surrounds of this remarkable building. Refreshments available to purchase include wine, beer and a signature Red Mill cocktail. We look forward to welcoming you to this unique venue. Attendees are asked to arrive at 6.30pm to secure an optimal spot as seating is unallocated. Please note that the event will only commence at 7pm, as stated on your ticket. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ TERMS & CONDITIONS Refunds Please note that tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled or postponed due to extenuating circumstances. Refunds are not issued within 48 hours notice of event date. Humanitix fee is nonrefundable. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ This event is presented by Roaring Stories Bookshop Balmain. With thanks to our venue partner Red Mill and Echo Publishing ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Sign up to Roaring Stories newsletter Follow Roaring Stories Facebook | Instagram | Twitter