Raf Epstein in conversation with Leon Silver, Melbourne, 22 October 2016

Lacuna and the Small Press Network present Rafael Epstein in conversation with Leon Silver about his second novel, Sweeties, at the Wheeler Centre on Saturday 22 October.

Date:	Saturday, 22 October 2016
Time:	3.00 for 3.30 pm (until 5 pm)
Venue:	The Wheeler Centre, 176 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
Cost:	Free but bookings needed for catering purposes - light refreshments will be provided
RSVP:	No later than 19 October 2016, by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

About the speakers

Rafael Epstein presents the DRIVE show on 774 ABC Melbourne. He has been a reporter for more than 20 years, having worked for the ABC in Europe, Asia and around Australia for programs like Foreign Correspondent and TV News, and contributed to AM, the World Today and PM for more than a decade. He has two Walkley Awards for stories about police corruption in Melbourne, and the bungled case against supposed terrorism suspect Mohammed Haneef. He knew Ben Zygier 'Prisoner X' when they were both in Jewish youth movements in Melbourne.

Leon Silver is a full-time writer and author of two novels, Dancing with the Hurricane (HarperCollins 2004) and Sweeties (Lacuna 2016). He was born in Shanghai, grew up in Israel, and came to Melbourne in the mid 1950s, where he still lives with his wife Lauretta. With a strong education in textile technology and design, Leon worked in the fashion industry for many years, but he has been writing all his life.

Book signing

Leon Silver will be available to sign copies of Sweeties before and after the conversation with Raf Epstein. See below for information on obtaining your copy.

Media enquiries

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About the book

Sweeties, by Leon Silver (October 2016, Lacuna, ISBN 9781922198266, 150 pages, RRP $22.95)

Sweeties is a novel about what makes up a life, and those big crossroad decision-making moments that can change a life forever. Silver’s protagonist Abel is not always likeable – his life is made up of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ decisions, like all of our lives, and Abel’s reflections remind us it’s never too late to provide a full account of ourselves. Read more.

Discounts on book sales before or at the event

At the event: Sweeties will be on sale at the event for the discounted price of $20.00 including GST. Payment options include cash, Mastercard, Visa and PayPal (sorry, no Eftpos, Diners, Amex or cheques).

Advance orders: Sweeties is available for advance ordering via the Lacuna online bookstore for discounted prices. Advance orders can be collected at the event or delivered. See below for instructions on how to order and conditions that apply.

Order online and pick up your copy at the event

1. Go to the Lacuna bookstore and place your order before 4pm, Monday 17 October.
2. Before proceeding to checkout, select Event pre-order & pickup from the pricing options to receive the discounted price of $17.95 including GST.
3. Proceed to checkout and complete your payment.
4. Print off your order confirmation and bring it with you to the event to claim your order.

Order online and have your copy delivered

1. Go to the Lacuna bookstore and place your order before Saturday 22 October.
2. Before proceeding to checkout, select Event pre-order & delivery from the pricing options to receive the discounted price of $20.00 including GST. 
3. Proceed to checkout and complete your order. A delivery fee will be added to your order, calculated according to how many copies you order and whether you choose regular or express post. Delivery of a single copy delivered within Australia by regular post costs $6.50.

Lacuna bookstore

To buy Sweeties from the Lacuna online bookstore, go to http://bookstore.lacunapublishing.com/collections/home-page/products/sweeties