With only two weeks to go until THE GREATEST GIFT hits shelves – physical and digital – across Australia and New Zealand, I’m excited to let you all know that I’m embarking on a tour across five states to meet readers, sign books and talk inspiration behind the book, writing process and much, much more.
Details of the events so far are below and I will update details as they come on my Events Page.
NATIONAL BOOK TOUR FOR THE GREATEST GIFT
WA EVENTS
Wednesday 1st November
Launch of THE GREATEST GIFT
South Perth Community Hall, cnr
Time: 6.30pm-7.30pm
Tickets: $5
Click here to book online
Books will be available to be bought from Garden City Dymocks and signed on the night. The evening will start with a glass of champagne and some finger food as Rachael mingles with the guests. Then author Natasha Lester will join Rachael in conversation about writing, love in all its forms and the journey to THE GREATEST GIFT.
Thursday 2nd November
Author Talk/in-conversation at Capel Library
Capel Library, Forrest Road, Capel
Time: 6.30pm-8.30pm
RSVP: to Karen at the library on (08) 9727 0290 or Beth at Dymocks Busselton on (08) 9754 4410
Books will be available to be bought from Dymocks Busselton and signed on the night.
Friday 3rd November
In conversation about THE GREATEST GIFT
Katherine Susannah Prichard Library, 134 Scott St, Boya
Time: 5.30pm for 6pm start
Tickets: FREE
But please click here to register your attendance
Books will be available to be bought from Dymocks Morley and signed on the night.
Friday 17th November
Rachael Johns talks THE GREATEST GIFT
Joondalup Library, 102 Boas Ave, Joondalup WA 6027
Time: 6.00pm-7.30pm
Tickets: $4
Click here to book online
Books will be available to be bought from Dymocks Joondalup and signed on the night.
QLD EVENTS
Monday 6th November
Literary lunch with Rachael Johns
Grand View Hotel, 49 North Street, Cleveland QLD
Time: 12pm
Tickets: $45 Incl 2 Course Meal & Glass of Wine
Bookings: Ph (07)3884 3000 or email
Books will be available to be bought from Dymocks Carindale and signed on the day.
Monday 6th November
Author talk about THE GREATEST GIFT
Chermside Library, 375 Hamilton Road, Chermside
Time: 6pm-7pm
RVSP to the library on : Ph (07)3403 7200
Books will be available to be bought from Dymocks Chermside and signed on the night.
Tuesday 7th November
In conversation about THE GREATEST GIFT
Carindale Library, Westfield Carindale, 1151 Creek Road (near Millennium Boulevard)
Time: 6.00pm-7.30pm
Tickets: FREE
Click here to book online
Books will be available to be bought from Dymocks Chermside and signed on the night.
Wednesday 8th November
Author talk about THE GREATEST GIFT
Toowoomba City Library, 155 Herries St, Toowoomba
Time: 5.30pm for a 6pm start
RVSP to the library on Ph: (07) 4688 6670
Books will be available to be bought and signed on the night.
NSW EVENTS
Thursday 9th November
Author talk about THE GREATEST GIFT
Penrith City Library, 601 High Street, Penrith
Time: 10.30am
Books will be available to be bought and signed at the event.
Thursday 9th November
Meet Author Rachael Johns and get your book signed
Dymocks Penrith, Westfield Shopping Centre Shop 145, Level 1, Penrith
Time: 12pm
N.B. This is not an author talk, just a book signing.
Thursday 9th November
An evening with Rachael Johns
Castle Hill Library, 14 Pennant Street, Castle Hill
Time: 6.30pm-7.30pm
Tickets: $5
Click here to book online
Friday 10th November
Author talk about THE GREATEST GIFT
Tuggerah Library, Westfield Tuggerah
Time: 10.30am
RVSP to the library on Ph: (02) 4350 1560
VIC EVENTS
Monday 13th November
In conversation about THE GREATEST GIFT
The High Ground, Geelong Library and Heritage Centre; 51 Little Malop Street, Geelong.
Time: 6.30pm-7.30pm
Tickets: FREE
Click here to book online
Tuesday 14th November
Author talk about THE GREATEST GIFT
Collins Taralgon
Time: TBC
Tuesday 14th November
Author talk about THE GREATEST GIFT
Either at Massfra library or Collins Sale
Time: 6pm
Location and further details TBC
SA EVENTS
Wednesday 15th November
Author talk about THE GREATEST GIFT
Mount Barker Library; Dumas St, Mount Barker.
Time: PM TBC
Thursday 16th November
An afternoon tea with Rachael Johns
Don Pyatt Room, Norwood Concert Hall, 175 The Parade (entrance off George St), Norwood
Time:2.30pm-4pm
Tickets: FREE
Click here to book online
Enquiries: Dillons Norwood Bookshop 8331 0946 or Payneham Library 08 8336 0333.
Books will be available to be bought from Dillons Norwood Bookshop and signed on the afternoon.
Thursday 16th November
Rachael Johns talks THE GREATEST GIFT
Dymocks Adelaide, 135 Rundle Mall, Adelaide
Time: 6.30pm-8pm
Tickets: FREE but RSVP essential!
Click here to book online
Tenille
Just wondering if you are coming to Tasmania? And what is the next book you are going to write? I’ve read all your books and it’s hard to find an author who I can’t put the book down.
admin
Hi Tenille – thanks so much for your message. So glad you’re enjoying my books! I’d love to come to Tasmania and am currently trying to organise a trip with my author friend Fiona Palmer. We can’t seem to make contact with the right people though and are struggling to find libraries to hold events – do you have a local library contact who may be interested in hosting us!? x Rach!
MOLLIE
Hi Thanks for “The Greatest Gift”I enjoyed reading it so very much. Was wondering if the poem Polly read at Claire’s funeral..”It feels like winter is here to stay” was by Penelope Bruce as I can’t find her work anywhere. Loved this poem & would like to read more. Thanks again.
admin
Hi Mollie – so glad you enjoyed GIFT and loved the poem. Penelope Bruce is actually a good friend of mine and she wrote the poem for the book. I’ll pass on your message – you’ll make her day. She hasn’t got anything published at this stage but is contemplating starting a blog. xx
Amanda
Hi Rachael I have just finished reading your wonderful book The Greatest Gift. I just wanted to say that the poem by Penelope Bruce was beautiful. I have just recently lost my dad and was only 30 and had a 4 year old and a six month old child when my mum passed away and have many days when I get sad and angry for not still having parents but this poem made me feel like life still goes on and has brightened my day once more. Thank you for your wonderful books I always get excited when you publish a new one and can’t wait to read it. Regards Amanda
admin
HI Amanda – so sorry I only just saw this comment. I’m so glad you enjoyed Penny’s poem – she went through her own significant loss recently too. My sympathy to you and your family. And I’m so glad you’re enjoying the books. x
Teresa Joan Killeen
Hi Rachel, I’ve only recently gained access to (and thoroughly enjoyed reading) a couple of your books (‘Man Drought’ and ‘Jilted’ – Unputdownable! I’m especially thrilled I can now go ahead and read the copy of ‘The road to Hope’ you signed at The Knowledge Centre in Gosnells, Western Australia in Nov 2017. Fantastic knowing these places exist – sent time in one or two (or know people who lived there. You’re making this ours, the issues are real and the dialogue believable and I love that!:-) Keep it up – I plan to ‘work’ my way through the list of books (book mad since I can remember). Thanks Rachael.
admin
Hi Theresa – thank you for your lovely message. So glad you’re enjoying the books. I’ll definitely do my best to keep it up. x Rach!
Jane
Hi Rachael I was wanting to find a copy of Penelope Bruce’s poem and to read some of her other worksbut was unable to find anything. Can you help? Thankd
admin
Hi Jane – lovely to hear from you. Penny is actually a close friend of mine – she doesn’t have anything else published but she does have a FB page where she posts some of her work – https://www.facebook.com/sometimesiwritepoetry/ 🙂 Rach!
diana
I am reading Greatest Gift, crying through it too. It’s beautiful, I truly hope that Jasper finds happiness again!
diana
Greatest Gift is wonderful, reading it at the moment. Using plenty of tissues as I go along. Hope Jasper finds happiness again.
admin
Hi Diana – thanks so much for your lovely message. So glad you enjoyed GIFT and I have a feeling Jasper will find happiness again – he’s that kinda guy. xx