The first event I attended was a fascinating conversation, Historical Inspirations, that took place at the Tallwood Eatery on Mollymook beach. The food was delicious: fish cakes, gnocchi with lamb ragu and a wickedly delicious chocolate dessert. However, it was the authors, Natasha Lester and Lauren Chater, who really lit up the room.

My favourite summer reads were all romances but my writing colleagues review a wide range from biography through literature, women's fiction and thrillers. @AngellaWhitton @RaeCairnsAU @PamelaCookAU