GINSIGHTS
Co-presented by Big River Distilling Co, Canberra Writers Festival and MARION
GINSIGHTS:
Anne Buist & Graeme Simsion
Thursday 16 April - 6pm
Olims Bar & Bistro, Mercure Hotel
Ainslie Ave & Limestone Ave, Braddon
Join us in the elegant Carlton Lounge at Olims Bar & Bistro for a lively evening of conversation, cocktails, and books as Ginsights welcomes acclaimed authors Anne Buist and Graeme Simsion.
Anne Buist - Chair of Women’s Mental Health at the University of Melbourne and author of psychological thrillers including Medea’s Curse, Dangerous to Know and This I Would Kill For - joins internationally bestselling novelist Graeme Simsion, author of the beloved The Rosie Project series and The Best of Adam Sharp.
Together they created the acclaimed Menzies Mental Health Series, a witty and insightful medical drama set inside the hospital system. Following The Glasshouse (2024) and The Oasis (2025), we’ll be discussing their upcoming third novel, The General Hospital (releasing April 2026).
The novel follows Dr Hannah Wright as she takes on a roving commission across medical, surgical and obstetric wards, confronting the complex intersection of mental and physical health. Alongside demanding hospital shifts, Hannah navigates an unexpected friendship, a promising new relationship with fellow trainee Alex, and a shocking family secret revealed by her grandmother.
The evening will feature a formal Q&A, followed by relaxed drinks and informal conversation with Anne and Graeme. Olims Bar and Bistro will be serving a cocktail of the night featuring spirits from award-winning local distillery Big River Distilling Co, alongside a Big River G&T and their full food and drinks menu.
Our bookseller partner Paperchain Bookstore will have copies of Anne and Graeme’s books available for purchase and signing.
Everyone is welcome to this informal reader-writer conversation, proudly co-sponsored by Big River Distilling Co, Canberra Writers Festival and MARION.
GINSIGHTS:
Natasha Lester
Thursday 7 May - 6pm
Olims Bar & Bistro, Mercure Hotel
Ainslie Ave & Limestone Ave, Braddon
Step into the elegant Carlton Lounge at Olims Bar & Bistro for an unforgettable evening of conversation, cocktails, and literary discovery. Ginsights is delighted to host Natasha Lester - New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of ten internationally acclaimed novels, translated into 21 languages worldwide. Known for her richly drawn stories of women forging their own paths in extraordinary circumstances, Natasha brings her captivating voice to this special event.
Joining us as part of her national tour, Natasha will introduce her stunning new novel, The Chateau on Sunset - a reimagining of Jane Eyre set against the glittering yet shadowed backdrop of 1950s Hollywood.
At the heart of the story is Aria Jones, a sheltered young woman growing up within the storied walls of the Chateau Marmont. From her earliest days there, Aria senses a dark and insidious secret woven into the hotel’s glamorous façade - one that lingers as she comes of age beneath Hollywood’s dazzling lights and deepening shadows. Determined to escape and claim a life of independence, Aria carefully plots her future, until the arrival of Theo Winchester, a reclusive rockstar unexpectedly thrust into fatherhood.
When Aria becomes tutor to Theo’s daughter, Adele, an unexpected connection sparks, challenging everything she thought she wanted. As desire and danger intertwine, Aria must decide whether to remain invisible or risk everything in pursuit of a life truly her own.
Don’t miss this lively and intimate evening celebrating storytelling. The evening will feature a formal Q&A, followed by relaxed drinks and informal conversation with Natasha. Olims Bar and Bistro will be serving a cocktail of the night featuring spirits from award-winning local distillery Big River Distilling Co.
Our bookseller partner Paperchain Bookstore will have copies of Natasha's books available for purchase and signing.
Everyone is welcome to this informal reader-writer conversation, proudly co-sponsored by Big River Distilling Co, Canberra Writers Festival and MARION.
