Write Out West Festival: Writing History with Helen Signy and Lauren Chater

Helen Signy and Lauren Chater will be talking to Lisa Finn Powel about their experiences writing historical novels.

This session is best suited for adults. Tickets cost $5 per person. Tea, coffee and light refreshments will be provided. Bookings are essential.

QBD Books will be there. Purchase books to have them personally signed.

About Helen Signy

Helen Signy is an Australian writer who grew up in England – or, depending how she feels that day, an English writer who lives in Australia. She spent much of her youth travelling the world before becoming a print journalist in Asia and then in Sydney. “Maya’s Dance” is her first foray into fiction.

About Lauren Chater

Lauren Chater is the author of the historical novels “The Lace Weaver”, “Gulliver's Wife”, “The Winter Dress” and “The Beauties”. In 2018 she was awarded a grant by the Neilma Sidney Literary Fund, and “The Winter Dress” was longlisted for the 2022 ARA Historical Novel Prize.

Helen and Lauren will be in conversation with Lisa Finn Powell, writer, presenter, producer, publicist, musician and TedX speaker.

About Write Out West

Join us for Write Out West: Western Sydney Libraries and Literature Festival from Wednesday 27 November – Thursday 5 December for nine days of literary fun for all ages! Find out more at penrith.city/library