Appearances

Michael appears regularly at writers festivals all round the world.

Upcoming appearances:

BOOKS ALIVE 2008

Michael will tour nationally for Books Alive. These are the dates of his appearances in each State and Territory.

NEW SOUTH WALES

Coffs Harbour
Tuesday 29 July. Hosts: The Book Warehouse and Coffs Harbour City Library
Venue: Coffs Harbour Regional Art Gallery
Time: 10.30 am to 12 noon. Cost: Gold coin donation. Bookings: 02-6648 4905

Maitland
Thursday 31 July. Hosts: Angus & Robertson Greenhills and Maitland Library
Venue: East Maitland Leisure and Golf
Time: 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm. Cost: $10.00 (drinks and canapés). Bookings: 02-4933 6952

Newcastle
Wednesday 30 July. Hosts: MacLeans Bookstore and Newcastle Region Library
Venue: Newcastle Region Library
Time: 5.30 pm for 6.00 pm. Cost: Free. Bookings: 02-4974 5300

Thursday 31 July. Hosts: Black Duck Books and Lake Macquarie Library
Venue: Charlestown Library
Time: 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm. Cost: Free. Bookings: 02-4959 2077

Orange
Monday 28 July. Hosts: Angus & Robertson, Orange City Library and Central West Writers’ Centre
Venue: Mary Jane’s Restaurant
Guest authors: Michael Robotham and Leah Giarratano
Time: 12.30 pm to 2.30 pm. Cost: $35.00 (two course lunch). Bookings: 02-6393 8132

Singleton
Friday 1 August. Hosts: Collins Booksellers and Singleton Library
Venue: Singleton Library
Guest author: Michael Robotham and Leah Giarratano
Time: 11.30 am to 1.00 pm. Cost: Free. Bookings: 02-6578 7500

Wagga Wagga
Saturday 2 August. Host: Book City Wagga Wagga
Venue: Country Golf Club
Guest authors: Michael Robotham and William McInnes
Time: 11.30 am for 12 noon. Cost: $40.00 (two course lunch). Bookings: 02-6921 8933

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

Canberra
Thursday 7 August. Host: The National Library of Australia
Venue: The National Library of Australia
Guest authors: Michael Robotham, Matthew Reilly, Kathryn Fox
Time: 6.00 pm to 7.30 pm. Cost: Free. Bookings: 02-6262 1253

Friday 8 August. Hosts: Dymocks Belconnen and ACT Library and Information Service
Venue: Belconnen Library
Guest author: Michael Robotham
Time: 10.30 am to 11.30 am. Cost: Free. Bookings: 02-6205 9000

VICTORIA

Melbourne
Thursday 21 August. Hosts: Borders Toorak and Stonnington Library and Information Service
Venue: Toorak Library
Guest authors: Michael Robotham and William McInnes
Time: 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm. Cost: Free. Bookings: 03-8290 8000

Monday 25 August. Hosts: Borders Wantirna South and Easton Regional Libraries
Venue: The Knox Community Arts Centre, Bayswater
Guest authors: Michael Robotham and Matthew Reilly
Time: 12 noon. Cost: $7.50. Bookings: 03-9800 6409

Monday 25 August. Hosts: Reader’s Feast and State Library of Victoria
Venue: Village Roadshow Theatrette, State Library of Victoria
Guest authors: Michael Robotham and Matthew Reilly
Time: 6.00 pm. Cost: Free. Bookings: 03-8664 7555

28 August to Sunday 31 August.

Host: Melbourne Writers’ Festival
SEE DETAILS BELOW

Melton
Friday 22 August. Hosts: ArtBeat Festival, Galli Estate Winery and Melton Visitors Information Centre
Venue: Galli Estate Winery
Guest author: Michael Robotham
Time: 12 noon to 2.00 pm. Cost: $25.00 (two course lunch). Bookings: 03-9747 7300

QUEENSLAND

Brisbane
Monday 11 August. Hosts: Angus & Robertson Carindale and Brisbane City Library Service
Venue: Carindale Library
Guest authors: Michael Robotham and Kathryn Fox
Time: 10.30 am to 12.30 pm. Cost: Free. Bookings: 07-3407 1490

Caboolture
Wednesday 13 August. Hosts: Angus & Robertson Morayfield and Moreton Bay Regional Libraries
Venue: Caboolture Memorial Hall
Guest authors: Michael Robotham and Kathryn Fox
Time: 12 noon to 2.00 pm. Cost: Free. Bookings: 07-5433 2889

The Gold Coast
Wednesday 13 August. Hosts: Angus & Robertson Burleigh Heads and Gold Coast Libraries
Venue: Elanora Library
Guest authors: Michael Robotham and Kathryn Fox
Time: 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm. Cost: Free. Bookings: 07-5598 2688

Ipswich
Monday 11 August. Hosts: Angus & Robertson Riverlink and Ipswich Public Library
Venue: Barry Jones Auditorium
Guest authors: Michael Robotham and Kathryn Fox
Time: 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm. Cost: Free. Bookings: 07-3810 6815

Hervey Bay
Tuesday 12 August. Hosts: Mary Ryan’s Hervey Bay and Hervey Bay Library
Venue: The University of Southern Queensland Auditorium
Guest authors: Michael Robotham and Kathryn Fox
Time: 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm. Cost: Free (includes wine and cheese). Bookings: 07-4197 4220

Maryborough
Tuesday 12 August. Hosts: Book City Maryborough and Maryborough John Anderson Library
Venue: Lounge 1868, Custom House Hotel
Guest authors: Michael Robotham and Kathryn Fox
Time: 12 noon to 2.00 pm. Cost: $10.00 (light lunch). Bookings: 07-4190 5788

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Adelaide
Tuesday 26 August. Hosts: Angus & Robertson Unley and Unley Library Service
Venue: Unley Town Hall
Guest authors: Michael Robotham and Kathryn Fox
Time: 11.00 am to 12.30 pm. Cost: Free. Bookings: 08-8372 5100

Tuesday 26 August. Matilda’s Bookshop and Adelaide Hills Library Service
Venue: Coventry Memorial Library, Stirling
Guest authors: Michael Robotham and Kathryn Fox
Time: 1.30 pm to 3.00 pm. Cost: Gold coin donation. Bookings: 08-8408 0420

Wednesday 27 August. Hosts: Dymocks Rundle Mall and Campbelltown Public Library Service
Venue: Campbelltown Volunteers Centre, Newton
Guest authors: Michael Robotham and Kathryn Fox
Time: 10.30 am to 12 noon. Cost: Free. Bookings: 08-8366 9299

Wednesday 27 August. Hosts: Borders Adelaide and Tea Tree Gully Library
Venue: Tea Tree Gully Library, Modbury
Guest authors: Michael Robotham and Kathryn Fox
Time: 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm. Cost: Free. Bookings: 08-8397 7333

Port Noarlunga
Wednesday 27 July. Hosts: Angus & Robertson Colonnades and City of Onkaparinga Library Service
Venue: Noarlunga Arts Centre
Guest authors: Michael Robotham and Kathryn Fox
Time: 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm. Cost: Free. Bookings: 08-8384 0655

Tintinara
Tuesday 26 August. Meg’s Bookshop and Tintinara Public Library
Venue: Tintinara Hotel
Guest authors: Michael Robotham and Kathryn Fox
Time: 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm. Cost: $26.00 (two course dinner). Bookings: 08-8757 2120

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Albany
Sunday 17 August. Hosts: Angus & Robertson Albany and Albany Public Library
Venue: Albany Town Hall
Guest authors: Michael Robotham and Kathryn Fox
Time: 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm. Cost: Free. Bookings: 08-9841 9328

Eaton
Saturday 16 August. Hosts: Angus & Robertson Bunbury and Eaton Community Library
Venue: Eaton Community Library
Guest authors: Michael Robotham and Kathryn Fox
Time: 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm. Cost: Free. Bookings: 08-9724 4466

Karratha
Wednesday 20 August. Hosts: Angus & Robertson Karratha and Karratha Community Library
Venue: Karratha Community Library
Guest author: Michael Robotham
Time: 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm. Cost: Free. Bookings: 08-9159 6886

Margaret River
Saturday 16 August. Host: Margaret River Bookshop
Venue: Margaret River Cultural Centre
Guest authors: Michael Robotham and Kathryn Fox
Time: 6.30 pm. Cost: $50.00 (dinner). Bookings: 08-9757 3331

Perth
Monday 18 August. Hosts: Collins Booksellers Success and Spearwood Library
Venue: Spearwood Library
Guest authors: Michael Robotham and Kathryn Fox
Time: 10.30 am to 12 noon. Cost: Free. Bookings: 08-9411 3816

Monday 18 August. Host: State Library of Western Australia
Venue: State Library Theatre, Cultural Centre
Guest authors: Michael Robotham and Kathryn Fox
Time: 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm. Cost: Free. Bookings: 08-9427 3247

Tuesday 19 August. Hosts: Dymocks Morley and Gerry Leeuwangh (Morley) Public Library
Venue: Gerry Leeuwangh (Morley) Public Library
Guest author: Michael Robotham
Time: 10.30 am to 12.30 pm. Cost: Free. Bookings: 08-9272 0980

Tuesday 19 August. Hosts: Dymocks Midland and City of Swan Library Service
Venue: Altone Park Library
Guest author: Michael Robotham
Time: 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm. Cost: $5.00 (refreshments). Bookings: 08-9377 7760

Walpole
Sunday 17 August. Hosts: Teahouse Books and Walpole Public Library
Venue: Walpole Public Library
Guest authors: Michael Robotham and Kathryn Fox
Time: 12 noon to 2.00 pm. Cost: Free. Bookings: 08-9840 1108

TASMANIA

Burnie
Tuesday 5 August. Hosts: Angus & Robertson Burnie and State Library of Tasmania
Venue: Burnie Library
Guest author: Michael Robotham
Time: 11.00 am to 12.30 pm. Cost: Free. Bookings: 03-6434 6412

Devonport
Monday 4 August. Hosts: Devonport Bookshop and Devonport Library
Venue: Devonport Library
Guest author: Michael Robotham
Time: 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm. Cost: Free. Bookings: 03-6424 4255

Hobart
Wednesday 6 August. Host: Fuller’s Bookshop
Venue: Fuller’s Bookshop Afterword Café
Guest author: Michael Robotham
Time: 6.30 pm. Cost: Free. Bookings: 03-6224 2488

Thursday 7 August. Hosts: Fuller’s Bookshop and State Library of Tasmania
Venue: Rosny Library
Guest author: Michael Robotham
Time: 10.30 am to 12 noon. Cost: Free. Bookings: 03-6233 8420

Kingston
Wednesday 6 August. Hosts: Angus & Robertson Launceston and State Library of Tasmania
Venue: Kingston Library
Guest author: Michael Robotham
1.00 pm to 2.30 pm pm. Cost: Free. Bookings: 03-6211 8500

Launceston
Tuesday 5 August. Hosts: Angus & Robertson Launceston and State Library of Tasmania
Venue: Launceston Library
Guest author: Michael Robotham
Time: 4.30 pm to 6.00 pm. Cost: Free. Bookings: 03-6336 2625

THE NORTHERN TERRITORY

Alice Springs
Friday 15 August. Hosts: Dymocks Alice Springs and Alice Springs Public Library
Venue: Alice Springs Public Library
Guest author: Michael Robotham
Time: 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm. Cost: Free. Bookings: 08-8950 0515

Darwin
Thursday 14 August. Hosts: Angus & Robertson Darwin and Northern Territory Library
Venue: Casuarina Library
Guest author: Michael Robotham
Time: 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm. Cost: Free. Bookings: 08-8930 0200

Palmerston
Thursday 14 August. Hosts: Angus & Robertson Darwin and Northern Territory Library
Venue: Palmerston City Library
Guest author: Michael Robotham
Time: 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm. Cost: Free. Bookings: 08-8935 9999

MELBOURNE WRITERS FESTIVAL

Friday August 29

Time: 11:30:00 AM

BMW Edge, Federation Square

HELPING WITH ENQUIRIES

Panelists: Mark Billingham Michael Robotham

Chair: Michael Williams

Topic: Could the dry, dark vein of humour running through Mark Billingham’s crime fiction have anything to do with his once being a stand-up comedian? Fellow crime writer Michael Robotham investigates.

Friday August 29

Time: 4:00:00 PM

Venue: ACMI 1

THE BLEEDING EDGE

Panelists: Adrian McKinty Andrea Maria Schenkel Michael Robotham

Chair: Sue Turnbull

Topic: The subtle art of grievous bodily harm. Unsqueamish writers Adrian McKinty, Andrea Maria Schenkel and Michael Robothom graphically explain why they have such blood-splattered techniques. Chair: Sue Turnbull.