Author speaks at literary event

An afternoon tea with author Susan Duncan will be held in Umina on October 27.

Susan Duncan will talk about the writing of her award-winning autobiography Salvation Creek.

Host of the literary event, Ms Mandi McIntosh of Book Bazaar, said: "At 44, Susan Duncan had it all, with a successful career as a journalist.

"Within three days of each other her husband and brother die and her life is shattered.

"She continues to work for a further 18 months until one day everything caves in and she can't get out of bed.

"She quits her job, falls passionately for a man that breaks her heart and through all of this finds a new beginning and meaning to her life.

"Salvation Creek documents Susan's struggles as she copes with grief and a subsequent bout of breast cancer."

Ms McIntosh said by joining forces, her store and another local independent bookstore, All Good Bookstore in Gosford, were able to co-host the event.

The afternoon tea with Susan Duncan will be held from 3pm and will cost $30 per person.

Bookings are essential and can be made by calling 4342 2482.

Press release, 3 Oct 2008 Mandi McIntosh, Book Bazaar Umina