It’s no secret that I love my local library, and I’m honoured to see one of my books again feature in the top ten most-borrowed titles across the Wollongong City Libraries network in 2025! “Crime fiction dominated local borrowing habits, with mystery, thriller, and detective stories taking up half of the top 10 spots. RichardContinue reading “Read: Girl Falling among the most borrowed books at Wollongong City Libraries”
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Upcoming Event: Hayley Scrivenor and Vanessa McCausland at Helensburgh Library
I’ve got an upcoming event with the wonderful Vanessa McCausland! I was lucky enough that my travel dates aligned with Vanessa when we were both in New York earlier this year, and it was such a pleasure getting to know her on that trip. The Last Illusion of Paige White is a sensuous and sensitiveContinue reading “Upcoming Event: Hayley Scrivenor and Vanessa McCausland at Helensburgh Library”
Vote for Girl Falling in the People’s Choice Category at the Danger Awards
Girl Falling has been nominated for a 2025 Danger Award in the ‘Crime Fiction’ category! As you can see, I’m in some incredible company: Being nominated in this category very excitingly means I’m also considered in the ‘People’s Choice’ category – if you have a few moments to spare (it honestly takes less than 30Continue reading “Vote for Girl Falling in the People’s Choice Category at the Danger Awards”
Upcoming Event: Literary Lunch with Friends of Wollongong City Library
Join The Friends of Wollongong City Library for a literary lunch with Hayley Scrivenor! We hope you can join us on Thursday 18 September to welcome Hayley to the Function Room on Level 9 of the Wollongong City Council administration building. The author of Girl Falling will discuss her latest book, writing career and previous title, asContinue reading “Upcoming Event: Literary Lunch with Friends of Wollongong City Library”
Upcoming Event: Book launch for Suzanne Do’s The Golden Sister, Thirroul, NSW.
This is a very exciting in-conversation for me, as I first started working with Suzanne on this book back in 2021, when I was a mentor for the South Coast Writers Centre Emerging Writers Mentoring Program. It’s so incredibly satisfying to see a book I know Suzanne worked so hard on come to fruition andContinue reading “Upcoming Event: Book launch for Suzanne Do’s The Golden Sister, Thirroul, NSW.”
Upcoming Event: The Secret History – Book Club, South Coast Writers Centre
Sometimes as a writer, you get a dream gig – and leading a book club on Donna Tartt’s The Secret History is probably up there for me! Details below! Event description Join us for the very first session in our brand-new Book Club with Authors series! Local bestselling author of Girl Falling and Dirt Town, Hayley Scrivenor, leadsContinue reading “Upcoming Event: The Secret History – Book Club, South Coast Writers Centre”
Upcoming Event: Shellharbour City Library event, NSW
Friday 23 May, @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Free Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the literary talent within our community! Shellharbour City Libraries will be hosting Hayley Scrivenor (Dirt Town & Girl Falling, #1 Australian Bestselling Author), Dinuka Mckenzie (The Torrent, Taken and Tipping Point, Award-Winning Author) & Camille Booker (What if I Fly? & TheContinue reading “Upcoming Event: Shellharbour City Library event, NSW”
Upcoming Event: Sydney Writers’ Festival, NSW
I’m appearing at this year’s Sydney Writers Festival in not one, but THREE events! Come see me chat to old mate Dinuka McKenzie in an event called ‘Hayley Scrivenor: Girl Falling’ on Tuesday 20 May at Bankstown Library. Then on Thursday 22 May, I’ll be interviewing Chris Whitaker and Christian White in ‘Crafting the PerfectContinue reading “Upcoming Event: Sydney Writers’ Festival, NSW”
Upcoming Event: Newcastle Writers Festival, NSW
I’m stoked to be involved in three different events at this year’s Newcastle Writers Festival (all happening in the first weekend of April)! I’ll be hosting the ‘Modernity and Absurdity’ panel with Chris Flynn, Liam Pieper and Jane Tara. I’ll be appearing on a panel on second books with Jessie Tu and Courtney Collins, hostedContinue reading “Upcoming Event: Newcastle Writers Festival, NSW”
Upcoming Event: Manly Writers’ Festival
I’ll be appearing at Manly Writers’ Festival with Patricia Wolf – whose book Opal I am reading at the moment and really enjoying – in conversation about crime and landscape with Tim Ayliffe on Saturday 29 March! Bookings via the Manly Writers’ Fest website – hope to see you there! The Heart of the Land:Continue reading “Upcoming Event: Manly Writers’ Festival”
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