DETAILS:
Join us for a warm and engaging conversation with Janette Paul, author of The View from the Balcony.
Life is full of crossroads—some we choose, others choose us. In her latest novel, Janette Paul explores how friendship, resilience, and unexpected connections can help us navigate change at any age.
This isn’t just an author talk—it’s a chance to connect, share insights, and reflect on the moments that shape us. How do we move forward when we feel stuck? What happens when we let go of long-held beliefs? Come along for a heartfelt discussion about change, courage, and the friendships that help us find our way.
Date: Saturday 10 May 2025
Time: 10.30am-11.30am
Location: Learning Lab, Level 2, Harry Bailey Memorial Library, Yarrila Place
Fee: FREE, Bookings Required
About Janette Paul
Janette Paul is an internationally published author of contemporary women's fiction and romantic comedy, and is the alter ego of award-winning suspense author Jaye Ford. Her first novel won two Davitt Awards for Australian women crime writers and her books have been translated into nine languages. She is a former news and sport journalist, was the first woman to host a live national sport show on Australian TV and ran her own public relations consultancy before turning to fiction. She now writes from her home in Newcastle, New South Wales.
Paul’s latest book, The View from the Balcony, is an uplifting novel about the healing power of friendship. It follows three women at different life stages—late 50s, mid-30s, and early 20s—as they navigate personal challenges. Janette Paul explores real, relatable issues such as caregiver burnout, grief and loss, and feeling stuck in life. The View from the Balcony is ultimately a story of resilience, growth, and the transformative power of letting go of long-held beliefs to embrace new possibilities.
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