| We've had numerous emails from readers asking: 'When is Minette going to head down under for a visit?' Well, we can finally answer that question!
 Minette will be heading to Australia this March to participate in Australia's most influential literary festival, Adelaide Writers' Week. She will follow this up with other appearances in Melbourne, Sydney, Noosa and Brisbane.
You'll find the full schedule below and as many details as we currently have. As we get more information, we will be be updating the Diary page on the website, so do please bookmark that page and check back frequently for any additions or changes! ADELAIDE
Sunday, 5 March 2006
9:00 a.m. - Breakfast at Government House
11:30 a.m. - AWW official opening
East Tent Pioneer Women's Memorial Gardens
2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. - Panel discussion
East Tent Pioneer Women's Memorial Gardens
Taking part in discussion entitled "Chilling" with Michael Robotham, Andrew Taylor, and Tim Krabbe.
Monday, 6 March 2006
8.00 - 10.00 p.m. - AWW Evening One
Elder Hall, North Terrace, Adelaide
Joining Val McDermid, Andrew Taylor, and Sarah Waters.
Tuesday, 7 March
10:00 - 10:45 a.m. - Meet the author solo session
East Tent Pioneer Women’s Memorial Gardens
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MELBOURNE
Thursday, 9 March 2006
12:30 p.m. - Herald Sun Literary Lunch
Venue TBD - please contact the Herald Sun for more details.
6:00 p.m. - Dymocks Camberwell Literary Dinner
Please email the store's proprietor, Henk, for more details.
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SYDNEY
Friday, 10 March 2006
12:30 p.m. - Dymocks/Sydney Morning Herald Literary Lunch
Four Seasons Hotel, 199 George Street
For more details, please contact: Judy Benson (Ph: 02 9449-4366).
Monday, 13 March 2006
12:00 p.m. - Pages & Pages Literary Lunch
Lunch at the Bathers' Pavilion
Bookings at Bathers' on 9969-5050 or via email; $60 includes two courses.
Tuesday, 14 March 2006
1:00 p.m. - Constant Reader book talk
Stanton Library
Contact: Peter Kirby
Ph: 9438-1763
6:00 p.m. - Lindfield Bookshop Dinner
Venue TBD
Contact: Scott Whitmont
Ph: 02 9416-4201 or email
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NOOSA
Wednesday, 15 March 2006
12:00 p.m. - Written Dimension Lunch
Venue TBC
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BRISBANE
Thursday, 16 March 2006
12:00 p.m. - Dymocks Brisbane Literary Lunch
Contact: Libby Marshall Ph:07 3007-2803
6:30 p.m. - Courier Mail Cocktail Party
Venue TBD - please contact the Courier Mail for more details.
New novella on the way!
 As part of World Book Day 2006, Minette is taking part in the Quick Reads initiative, designed to encourage developing readers and adult learners to explore the exciting world of books. As part of the initiative, Minette has written a new novella, Chickenfeed. We've had a sneak peak and it's a cracking read - we think all her readers are going to enjoy this one!
We'll have more details about the new book later this month and we'll be giving away a signed copy! Stay tuned...
We look forward to hearing all about Minette's Australian trip - if you go to one of the events listed above and would like to send us a short review, we would gladly add it to the website! If you can take a digital picture or two, even better!
Send reviews, comments and photos to: The Editor
Many thanks!
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