What a magestical evening launching #DearSanta with the fabulous loveyoursister team. And so special to have so many contributors in the room. Some flew here especially!! Lots of love in this place!! Readings Hachette Australia Books

Merry Launchmass! #DearSanta ❤️❤️❤️

This fab little book got launched last night. Feat msgs from folk like ⁦Julie Koh⁩ Favel Parrett⁩ ⁦brooke davis⁩ (and one from me too!). Proceeds to cancer research ⁦loveyoursister⁩ .. tops Xmas gift, for sure 🎁 ⁦Hachette Australia Books⁩ ⁦Van Rad⁩

My dear mate and exquisite author, brooke davis is a raising funds for the fireys. She proof read all my hideous angsty prose from 1994-1997 but it’s ok, she’s keeping much better literary company these days.

My 2 short stories clearly mean I’m the most distinguished author in this bunch. I mean, who even ARE Craig Silvey @a_j_betts Elizabeth Tan brooke davis David Whish-Wilson ? They sound like made up names. Please bid & we will cook you something delicious #AuthorsForFireys

Adding to this that the incredible Lucy Peach will join us to play a few sweet tunes 🌼

Gillo was born ready to cook for you!

Auction ends tomorrow night! (Sat 11th). Signed books! Fun things! Plot/structure is my jam, if you’re keen for advice. Used to tutor screenwriting at uni, too. Or I can just tell you horrific dating stories?? Current bid $300, bids in replies to original tweet #AuthorsForFireys

top bid so far is $1010! all 4 bushfire funds. 1 more day to go. Lucy Peach will learn a song of your choice! David Whish-Wilson will take cooking challenge requests! Gillian OShaughnessy may wear this hat. & don’t forget how many incredible offerings there are 4 #AuthorsForFireys

massive thanks to thoroughly generous @BloomingMindsAU & Lech Blaine who have both won a seat at the table for this little shindig! they both bid $1100 & we’re pretty stoked. a real honour to participate in #AuthorsForFireys