Books in My Life by Jane Turner Goldsmith

Description

Join Jane Turner Goldsmith, writer, psychologist and teacher, as she dives into the books that have nurtured and guided her throughout her life.

This talk is presented by the Friends of the State Library of South Australia as part of their Tuesday Talks series.

Jane Turner Goldsmith

Jane's novel Poinciana (Wakefield Press, 2006) was shortlisted for a Commonwealth Prize. She has published short stories, poetry, flash pieces and children’s fiction and edited a non-fiction anthology of adoption stories. 

Jane has worked as a content writer for the Black Dog Institute, taught fiction writing through TAFE SA and edits SA Psychnews. She has run workshops for children and adults and has been invited guest speaker for writers’ festivals locally, regionally and overseas. Jane currently works as student counsellor at the University of Adelaide and writes on mental health and well-being topics for staff and students.

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