Author Talk: Ashley Kalagian Blunt

Join us for an author talk with Ashley Kalagian Blunt as she discusses her new book, Cold Truth with Pip Drysdale.

About the author

Ashley Kalagian Blunt is a writer, speaker, and podcaster. Her number one bestselling psychological thriller, Dark Mode, was shortlisted for the 2024 ABIA General Fiction Book of the Year, the Danger Awards Best Crime Debut, and the Ned Kelly Award for Best Crime Fiction.

About Pip Drysdale

Pip Drysdale is an author, musician, and actor. She grew up in Africa, Canada, and Australia.

Her first four books – The Sunday Girl, The Strangers We Know, The Paris Affair, and The Next Girl – have been bestsellers in Australia. Her latest book, The Close-Up, was released in 2024.

About the book

Harlow Close has made a career as an influencer uncovering the secrets of Winnipeg, dubbed ‘North America's strangest city’. Yet, it’s not just the frigid winters and geographic isolation that render Winnipeg peculiar. When Harlow’s father vanishes during a brutal cold snap, she unravels the strange truths of North America’s most peculiar city.

Praise for the book

"Filled me with dread from the first page to its shocking conclusion."  Shankari Chandran, Miles Franklin award-winning author of Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens

"Bone Chilling in every way."  Petronella McGovern, bestselling author of Six Minutes 

"Twisty, fast paced and action packed." Pip Drysdale, bestselling author of The Next Girl

About the event

Better Read Than Dead bookshop will be selling copies of the book on the night.

5:30pm - Light refreshments

6-7pm - Author talk