Seasonal Poets: Winter
Fullers Bookshop, 131 Collins Street, Hobart, TAS 7000 Seasonal Poets is a quarterly gathering of poetic…
In conversation
Sidelines: Karen Viggers in conversation with Katherine Johnson
Fullers Bookshop, 131 Collins Street, Hobart, TAS 7000
A fast-paced contemporary novel from the bestselling author of The Orchardist’s Daughter.
A violent brawl erupts at a suburban junior soccer game, and some onlookers are shocked. But others saw it coming. Rivalry, parental pressure, coaching bias, inequity, and many other factors have played a part in turning Saturday mornings into a pressure cooker.
When Griffin, a naturally gifted player with spectacular skills, arrives, the tension within the team reaches boiling point. But who is going to crack first – the parents or the players?
Karen Viggers is an author, veterinarian and podcaster. She is the author of five novels: The Stranding, The Lightkeeper’s Wife, The Grass Castle, The Orchardist’s Daughter and Sidelines.
Katherine Johnson is the author of four novels: Pescador’s Wake, The Better Son, Matryoshka, and Paris Savages.
Join Karen and Katherine in conversation at the Afterword Cafe.
Tickets are $10 and include a glass of wine (or cold drink).
