The Life of Iris

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When

Sunday

April 2
11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Where

University of Newcastle NUspace X205
Level 2
Cnr Hunter & Auckland St
Newcastle NSW 2300

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The Life of Iris

Fiona Kelly McGregor discusses her critically acclaimed novel Iris, which explores the underbelly of 1930s sly-grog Sydney, and the life of petty criminal and gunslinger Iris Webber.

Fiona will share how she tackled the meticulous research required to bring the book to life, and the creative choices she made when blurring fact and fiction.

Hosted by Nancy Cushing.

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Fiona Kelly McGregor

Fiona Kelly McGregor discusses her critically acclaimed novel Iris, which explores the underbelly of 1930s sly-grog Sydney, and the life of petty criminal and gunslinger Iris Webber. Fiona will share…

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Nancy Cushing

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