Author speaks about latest book

Central Coast fiction author Peter Yeldham will speak about his new book and about the writing process when he comes to the Peninsula next month.

The visit has been organised by Ms Mandi McIntosh of Book Bazaar in Umina.

Mr Yeldham has been a writer since the age of 17 when he wrote short stories and radio scripts.

"He went to England, intending to stay a year and stayed nearly 20, writing for British television in the 1960s, then feature films and stage plays," said Ms McIntosh.

"His Australian work includes numerous mini-series, among them 1915, Captain James Cook, and All the Rivers Run.

"He adapted Bryce Courtenay's novel Jessica which won the 2005 Logie award for best mini-series.

"He is the author of eight previous novels, which include A Bitter Harvest, Without Warning, The Currency Lads, Against the Tide and The Murrumbidgee Kid.

"In 1991, he received an Order of Australia Medal for achievement in film and television, and in 2003 a Centenary Medal for services to Australian writing.

"Industry honours include six Australian Writing Awards, a British Guild Award, and a nomination for an International Emmy for his television drama Captain James Cook."

Peter Yeldham will speak over afternoon tea on Saturday, September 12, at the Acqua Vista Restaurant.

Tickets will cost $10.

Press release, 17 Aug 2009 Mandi McIntosh, Book Bazaar