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In conversation with Marianne de Pierres
The Future in Fiction: Dinner with Veronica Roth (US)
Emporium Hotel South Bank
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#Performances
#About the event
Duration: 150 minutes
Join us for an enlightening look at the way the future is presented in fiction with Veronica Roth (US), the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Carve the Mark and the Divergent Series (Divergent, Insurgent, Allegiant, and Four: A Divergent Collection). Her latest science fiction series, Carve the Mark, is a galaxy sweeping adventure set in the midst of a raging rebellion. It's a powerful meditation on the power of friendship in a world ruled by violence and vengeance. Marianne de Pierres is the author of the popular Parrish Plessis trilogy and the award-winning Sentients of Orion and Peacemaker series.
Enjoy pre-dinner drinks and a gourmet two course dinner at Belle Epoque restaurant at the new Emporium Hotel, Southbank.
6:15pm – Guests arrive early to take their seats
6:30 – 7:15pm – The Future in Fiction – Veronica Roth in conversation with Marianne de Pierres
7:15 – 8:15pm – Book signing
8:15pm – Dinner is served.
Copies of Carve the Mark, The Fates Divide and Divergent are available for purchase HERE.
#Artist
Veronica Roth (US)
Veronica Roth is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Divergent series and the Carve the Mark series, which continue to capture legions of readers.
Veronica has a strong commitment to YA literature and the YA community. She believes that reading fosters empathy and curiosity, and that teenagers need stories that speak specifically to them.
#Moderator
Marianne de Pierres
Marianne de Pierres is the author of the popular Parrish Plessis trilogy and the award-winning Sentients of Orion and Peacemaker series. The Parrish Plessis series has been translated into many languages and adapted into a role-playing game, while the Peacemaker series is being adapted into a novel adventure game.
Marianne has also authored children’s and young adult stories, notably the Night Creatures trilogy, a dark fantasy series for teens. Marianne is an active supporter of genre fiction and has mentored many writers.
She lives in Brisbane, Australia and also writes award-winning crime under the pseudonym Marianne Delacourt.
Visit her other websites at www.tarasharp.com.au and www.burnbright.com.au