A Greek-themed book signing will be held from 12 noon to 3pm on Saturday, December 21 to celebrate the reopening of the Ela Mesa restaurant at Woy Woy under new ownership.
Central Coast authors Sally Jane Smith and Ella McLaughlin will be on hand to sign copies of their Greek-themed books in a show of support for the new management.
Romance writer McLaughlin’s book Finding Me and You follows the adventures of Chloe Clarke, who finds herself alone on a two-week Mediterranean cruise which stops at a number of ports – including in Greece.
The book cover features beautiful Santorini.
McLaughlin is currently writing her fifth novel, set in Greece.
Smith is one of nine writers recognised in the Greek-Australian Cultural League of Melbourne’s 2024 Book Awards.
Her debut travel memoir, Unpacking for Greece, was awarded first prize in the Prose in English category.
Published in June 2023, the book was also named a Reading Greece Book of the Month by Greek government website Greek News Agenda.
Smith’s second book, Repacking for Greece, was published in April this year and shortlisted by the Society of Women Writers NSW for a non-fiction book award.
Together, the two-book series travels to 16 unforgettable destinations across the Greek mainland and islands.
Smith said that connecting with book clubs and other readers, including Greek readers, has become the most rewarding aspect of her writing.
Meet the two authors from 12 noon until 3pm on Saturday, December 21 at Ela Mesa.
To reserve a table for lunch, call Ela Mesa on 4339 7344.