Join YA Fantasy and Sci-Fi author, Rebecca Laffar-Smith to discuss her newest novel Spirit Talker and youth mental health awareness.

Is goodbye ever truly the end?

Since the death of her mother, Sara Brooks has seen things. Things that aren’t really there. Or so she’s been told…Desperate for a fresh start, Sara’s dad moves her across the country where a new life awaits. Between a new therapist, a new school, new friends and the handsome boy next door, Sara tries to get back to ‘normal’.

But what is ‘normal’ when you’re followed by ghosts?

Nightly visits from a 17th-century poet and the haunting melodies of a child guitarist make living an ordinary life complicated.

After Sara’s secret is discovered at a sleepover, she watches in horror as the fragile friendships she’s built fall apart. More isolated than ever before, she starts to wonder if perhaps she’s as crazy as everyone says.

But when the boy she’s falling for is losing the battle against his own inner darkness, Sara can’t sit idly by.

Will she learn to trust herself in time?

About Rebecca Laffar-Smith

Rebecca Laffar-Smith is an internationally published, award-winning, and bestselling author who always yearned to explore the wonders of this world and beyond. She grew up in the magical worlds of wonder and darkness that was 80’s science fiction and fantasy. Rebecca Laffar-Smith wrote Spirit Talker to shed light on the mental health and neurodiversity challenges challenged faced by teenagers and young adults.

Join us in Vincent Library as Rebecca discusses her new book and how young adults can face these challenges.

Event Details

Thursday, 20 October at 6pm - 7pm

Vincent Library - Lounge

Cost 

Free

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Bookings are required, please see below options to reserve your place.

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Phone: 9273 6097

Email: libadmin@vincent.wa.gov.au 

Copies of Spirit Talker will be on sale.