Yarra Libraries presents Andrea Goldsmith speaking on ‘Invented Lives’. In this Carlton After Hours recording she explores exile, character development and the importance of the right career (for them) through her latest novel. This is an edited recording, with some questions revoiced for clarity.

‘Invented Lives’ tells a story of exile- exile from country, exile at home, and exile from one's true self. It is a story about Russia, 1980s Australia, and love. It’s out with Scribe Publications right now, and you can find it through our e-book service, Cloud Library, here: https://ebook.yourcloudlibrary.com/library/yarra/Featured

Andrea Goldsmith originally trained as a speech pathologist and was a pioneer in the development of communication aids for people unable to speak. Her first novel, ‘Gracious Living’, was published in 1989. This was followed by ‘Modern Interiors’, ‘Facing the Music’, ‘Under the Knife’, and ‘The Prosperous Thief’, which was shortlisted for the 2003 Miles Franklin Literary Award. ‘Reunion’ was published in 2009, and ‘The Memory Trap’ was awarded the 2015 Melbourne Prize. Her literary essays have appeared in Meanjin, Australian Book Review, Best Australian Essays, and numerous anthologies. She has mentored many emerging writers.

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