Melissa Manning joins us to talk about her latest release, Frogsong.
Join us in conversation with award-winning author Melissa Manning as we delve into her new release Frogsong; a lyrical and devastating story of love, addiction and the ghosts that bind us.
Frogsong tells the story of Caro and Danny who grew up side by side at the waterhole. Bound by love, loss, and a promise Caro made to Danny’s mother, their lives become entwined. But as Danny spirals into addiction and self-destruction, Caro is caught between loyalty and the need to save herself.
Melissa Manning is an Australian writer and author. Her debut Smokehouse won the Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for Fiction in 2022. She will be joined in conversation with book reviewer for Triple R Breakfasters, Fiona Wright.
23 June 2026 / 4:30 PM — 6:30 PM
A technology and social club for young people who identify as being on the autism spectrum.
Carnegie Library and Community Centre
23 June 2026 / 7:00 PM — 8:15 PM
Join Jacinta Parsons, Melanie Cheng, Will Kostakis and Anna Snoekstra for a fascinating conversation about how stories evolve from first idea to finished book.
Glen Eira Town Hall — Auditorium, corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield
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