Archives for Author Talks & Signings

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Always On My Mind – Wagin Woolorama 2016

What a busy few weeks getting ready for the ‪#‎Woolorama‬ in ‪#‎Wagin‬. ....My love for all things; ‪#‎Words‬ ‪#‎Writing‬ ‪#‎Books‬ ‪#‎Art‬ ‪#‎Calligraphy‬ ‪#‎TheLostArtOfHandWriting‬ and ‪#‎VintagePaper‬ is not just a business. It is a wonderful wordy space where the magic of ‪#‎creativity‬ exists x As an obsessed ‪#‎ArtLover‬ I share with you my immeasureable love of Vintage Paper selectively sourced from the State Library of WA, Community Libraries, Second-hand Book Stores and Antique Shops that date back to the late 1800s and early 1900s. It is my lovingly, humble goal to touch your beautiful heart one captivating word or Vintage Quote at a time. To honour the lost art of Hand Lettering, Calligraphy and Words x Every word written comes from my heart to your heart with limitless ‪#‎Love‬ ‪#‎Laughter‬ ‪#‎Kindness‬ and most importantly ‪#‎Compassion‬ x I will be exhibiting in site 415 (right next to the fashion parade) so pop in for a peruse and a laugh xx Signed Copies of the Rural Memoir Always On My Mind will be avail for sale along with a selection of Calligraphy Artwork on Vintage Paper (Size A5, A3, A2) and Handmade Vintage Bookmarks x Commission Artwork is absolutely Available and Welcomed!..See something you like but would like a different Quote, Name, Word? No probs, you can place your custom order for it to be delivered to your door. Pictured below is a selection of Artwork available which used book pages from a 1936 Pears Cyclopedia, a 1946 Biographical Dictionary and Music Sheets used in the 1950s at Perth private schools and sourced from the State Library of WA xx   Many more designs will be available Friday and Saturday x Warm Love   12795455_10153948728307440_270839904855801007_n 12799090_10153947591452440_9186635856511625991_n12798876_10153947591812440_5861407452191973429_n 944984_10153948728677440_7734945452576051605_n 10603267_10153947593317440_6921146930674680102_n 12809764_10153947592697440_1969250485805051436_n 12821499_10153947592862440_7200999304581618265_n
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Finalist – WA Regional Achievement & Community Awards

I received the most beautiful phone call last week.  A lovely phone call to let me know that I am a Finalist for the Western Australian Regional Achievement and Community Award for Leadership and Innovation....can't actually believe that I was nominated!!! ...Over 250 entries from all over WA, shortlisted to just 10 Semi-Finalists and then shortlisted again to just three Finalists! The winner will be announced at a Gala Awards Night at the Perth Convention Centre on Friday November 6th!!! I feel so honoured and humbled to know that my rural roadtrips across WA to promote awareness to rural mental health, Indigenous history, suicide awareness, Anorexia awareness, disordered eating and that recovery is possible with so many amazing communities and schools is making a small little difference in this wonderful world. The written and spoken word is just beautiful x wish I could do it every single day x ‪#‎literature‬ ‪#‎books‬ ‪#‎mentalhealth‬ ‪#‎livedexperience‬ ‪#‎selflove‬ ‪#‎acceptance‬ ‪#‎knowledgeispower‬ ‪#‎smashthestigma‬ ‪#‎breakthestigma‬ 12046966_929563573746964_6225432500830531239_n
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Women In Agriculture Event with Prof. Lyn Beazley- Awareness to Mental Health, Anorexia & Indigenous History

Was delighted to share my love of words, Indigenous History and the importance of mental health awareness, Anorexia awareness, Disordered Eating awareness and Suicide awareness in our small rural communities that have limited mental health resources.  Understanding and compassion is everything and I felt honoured to share these integral themes and the importance of self-love and vulnerability as a guest speaker at the 'Women In Agriculture - Power is Knowledge' event in Wickepin xx Thank you to the Facey Group for their invitation to be a guest speaker and to all who contributed to this motivational event x I felt deeply privileged to speak alongside the inspiring and compassionate Professor Lyn Beazley, WA Australian of the year.  What an honour to listen to a beautiful heart and mind share her passion for philanthropy xx
 A lovely day filled with endless laughs and sharing the love of words xxx So many important mental health themes were discussed and shared to bring sincere understanding to mental health.  Am absolutely looking forward to volunteering my time and heart atspeaking at the next event in August. ‪#‎loverofwords‬ ‪#‎beautyofwords‬ ‪#‎shearing‬ ‪#‎history‬ ‪#‎indigenoushistory #anorexiaawareness #‎maoriculture‬ ‪#‎mentalhealthawareness‬ ‪#‎countrybumpkins‬ ‪#‎roadtrip‬ ‪#‎ruralwa‬ ‪#‎thebutterflyfoundation‬ ‪#‎recoveryispossible‬ ‪#‎writing‬ ‪#‎publishing‬ ‪#‎booklover‬ ‪#‎books‬ ‪#‎amwriting‬ ‪#‎suicidepreventionaustralia‬ ‪#‎womenleadingchange‬ xx   11032458_10153450411722440_4823190202677733182_n     11802665_10153450412202440_6513927843731335533_o  11755216_10153450413592440_6302155632012493937_n  11822628_10153450412937440_3577545386391501026_n  11824921_10153450414707440_7585172567960219045_n      
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Sharing the love of words @ the Kojonup Library x

An amazing morning sharing the love of words with the Kojonup Library at the Shire of Kojonup xx Such an interactive group of beautiful ‪#‎booklovers‬ xx thanks to the lovely Lorreen for hosting such a delightful morning xx So many questions and endless laughs sharing the love of words xxx  Sharing the important themes of mental health, shearing, Indigenous history, writing, publishing and bringing awareness to disordered eating, anorexia, suicide and that recovery is possible x I feel deeply thankful for the opportunity to share and speak with the amazing communities of Western Australia to bring understanding, compassion and acceptance x
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Author Visit @ NSHS – Sharing Mental Health Awareness, Writing, History

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Suicide Prevention Fundraiser @ Coorow CRC

An inspiring and emotive day in the wonderful town of Coorow intimately sharing the rural memoir 'Always On My Mind' with avid literature lovers and community members xx Have never loved and laughed so hard xxx A delicious High Tea was shared while sharing the writing and publishing process, mental health awareness, Indigenous and shearing history and raising important funds and awareness to Suicide Prevention Australia xx Thanks to the wonderful Holly Bride, The Coorow Hockey Club and the Coorow CRC for hosting such a heartfelt and interactive day of words xxxx
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Author Talk & Signing Serpentine-Jarrahdale CRC & Library

A gorgeous day spent sharing the rural memoir 'Always On My Mind' with the fabulous Serpentine Jarrahdale CRC and the Mundijong Lib  Mundijong Public Library xx Such an amazing, interactive and intelligent group of avid readers and aspiring writers wanting to learn more about writing, publishing and mental health xxx Thanks to the lovely Alana from the CRC and Lisa from the Library for providing such a lovely venue and space to share the love and beauty of words xxx
Nothing better than a wonderful wordy roadtrip full of endless laughter to fill up your Friday xx Signed, vintage-wrapped copies are avail from: www.meganhenry.com.au Ebook is available from all great ebook sites. Also available to all bookclubs across WA x   11045490_927036727332715_7884694134531665284_n  11540896_10153356889597440_6692155817906442204_n  11402453_10153356889282440_8077635979124823318_o   11535892_10153356889527440_4418441777253882222_n  11148765_10153356889652440_6888221388385120320_n    
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Author Visit & Signing Albany & Denmark Libraries

A gorgeous day on the road sharing the rural memoir 'Always On My Mind' with the Albany Public Library and Denmark Public Library. Such a lovely day with beautiful readers sharing the important themes of ‪#‎mentalhealth‬ ‪#‎anorexiaawareness‬ ‪#‎suicideawareness‬ ‪#‎shearing‬ ‪#‎history‬ ‪#‎indigenoushistory‬ ‪#‎writing‬ and the ‪#‎publishing‬ process. Such interactive groups full of many questions and wanting to learn more about ‪#‎mentalhealthawareness‬, the intimacy of the heart and the written word xx
A big thanks to the wonderfully talented Julia Mitchell for the introduction at the Albany Library xx The view of York Street was amazing xx Roadtrips and sharing the beauty of words just floats the soul x Signed, vintage-wrapped copies of the rural memoir Always On My Mind avail from: www.meganhenry.com.au Also available to all ‪#‎bookclubs‬ at a bulk reduced cost x Ebook is available from all great ebook sites:   11357106_10153341468347440_5752665433589932672_o  11232963_10153341490542440_5675361136059991842_o  11252688_10153341493537440_2817391166723355251_o   11406633_10153341490382440_2800752194231220519_o  11059686_10153341495692440_3092489256908726526_o  11037707_10153341469597440_3846635176343316633_o    
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Reviews of the Rural Memoir Always On My Mind by Megan Henry

The reviews for Always On My Mind just keep on rolling in. Thank you to all those literature lovers who are taking the time to share their feelings and thoughts!! Keep the reviews and selfies coming!!!
  "I just finished Always On My Mind...what can I say, it really touched my heart and I think it is a very powerful piece of literature. You write so well and I love the way the book is set out I am sure it will help many people."   "Always On My Mind" What a totally captivating book.I read it from cover to cover and had trouble putting it down. It is up there with the best that i have ever read (and i read a lot). There were large parts of it than should be made compulsory reading for upper school students.  A great read that I would recommend to everyone."  
"I just had to keep reading. There's a lot in Always On My Mind that I can deeply relate to. It's so relieving to know that we aren't alone. I also found the history components compelling. So much to learn that Australia still does not know about. A must read for any one who loves to read."   "I have just finished reading "Always on my Mind" by Megan Henry. I drove from 120kms last week just to purchase this book to take with me for the Easter break. My reason behind buying the book was to support a local writer/artist. What I got was a beautifully written account of love, heartache and mental illness. One of the best books I have read and I will be making everyone in my family read it."
  "Have read the first 300 pages in record time! I can't put Always On My Mind down. The themes and the way you write is really captivating."   "Received my copy of Always On My Mind in the mail yesterday. The packaging and attention to detail was beautiful."   "Well- I've read Always On Mind and it was beautiful. So real. So raw. A transparent and honest account that made me cry, cry, cry and my heart ache. One of the best books I've read in quite some time."   "So, I havent read a book apart from the Farm Weekly for over 10 years. Picked up "Always on My Mind" this arvo. Havent put it down yet. 5 chapters down and Always On My Mind has captured me."   "My Mum and sister bought me a copy of Always On My Mind for my birthday on Friday. I couldn't put it down. So powerfully written. You are a perfect example that mental illness can take hold of even the strongest people. Congratulations on coming out the other side and for using your talent to share your story with others. I will definitely be recommending Always On my Mind to anyone looking for a book that contains everything - Courage, love, heartbreak, despair and above all brutal honesty. Congrats to the author and thanks to my Mum and sister for an awesome present x"   "I bought three copies of Always On My Mind Wednesday.Finished by two of us and one on the go and one to give away. Fabulous writing, we did not put it down until finished."   " I read Always On My Mind in one sitting. An afternoon and evening! I had been waiting to read Always On My Mind forever!! An author with a beautiful soul with great wit and refreshing honesty was always going to be a magnificent writer. Fast forward a few hours and can highly rate it. 'Always On My Mind' by Megan Henry is a fantastically captivating read about the adversities, growth and triumph of a beautiful individual."   "Finished Always On My Mind and could not put it down. Life has been put on hold just to devour it. I can now go back to being a Mum and a Wife."   "Got to page 198 and cracked my first tear. Fantastic writing! It makes me want to jump into the book and give Megan a huge hug."   "I am totally blown away by your writing and your book. So many times I personally can relate to the beautiful words you write. I don't think you will realise just how many emotions you will stir up in many people. It's absolutely wonderful. I can't really put it all into words! I could not put Always On My Mind down!!"   "As soon as I purchased Always On My Mind, I sat on the couch and started speed reading your book , It is a terrific read and will make such a difference to so many people . I'm telling everyone about your wonderful writing. Always On My Mind is a must read!!"   "I finished Always On My Mind today and could not put it down. The rawness, honesty and depth you disclosed was amazing. I just loved it and am telling everyone I see. Thank you for sharing your story. It made me feel so many differing emotions. Can't wait to read your next one."   "Our power went off today - a sure sign I had to finish reading Always On My Mind right then and there. I did, and OMG I am a whirlwind of emotions, Im crying and smiling and giggling and I want to bawl all in one. You have unlocked emotions in me that I have tried so hard to switch off. Its so comforting to know that I am not alone with some of the feelings I feel and to not be embarrassed by them. That I am not responsibility for someone else's actions, and that those actions define them not me. Thankyou for making me not feel alone. The greatest thing I will take away from Always On My Mind, and something I will try my hardest to install in my kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews, friends, cousins, family, pretty much whoever crosses my past in this crazy thing called life is "Never dismiss the truth of your heart".Thankyou Megan Henry from the bottom of my learning heart."   "On this day 11 April 2015 I finished reading the memoir Always On My Mind. It is my belief that this book will save lives - will save marriages or if marriages are not saved will give others another option on how to dissolve a marriage and yet keep a friendship.  Many of us have travelled the long and torturous road of grief but have not found the words to express its depth and breadth.  Megan Henry does this for us in Always On My Mind. Always On My Mind is a must read for anyone."   "Thanks for my personalised copy - made me feel special and after reading just the first few pages today at work - hooked. Your honest and open craft of writing and openess of heart is truly refreshing and can't wait to finish reading your memoirs."   "Always On My Mind" by Megan Henry. What a journey. An exquisite memoir and extremely hard to put down. Highly recommend it."   "Thanks for your raw, honest memoir Megan. I think your 'buzzy' women section is very insightful and will strike a personal chord with many."   "Just finished your book, it probably the quickest book I have ever read. Great read and you are a very strong woman. Thanks again for sharing your story with the world. It takes a big person to do so."   "Have just finished reading "Always On My Mind" by the talented author Megan Henry. A truly inspirational read, that will take you on a journey of profound truth, heart and soul. A memoir that is poignant and open. Thank you for sharing Megan. By doing so you have soared my soul."   Lovingly signed, vintage-wrapped copies of Always On My Mind are available from: http://www.meganhenry.com.au/   Copies are also available from Jane Curry Publishing or in person from the wonderful Lockie Cameron at Paperbark Merchants Albany, Wagin Newsagency and Narrogin Nursery, Cafe & Gallery xx Ebook is available early April from all great ebook sites such as kindle, amazon etc  x   !cid_BE7E3D00-CE26-410E-B7DB-3BF04C93555D@iiNet  11084431_10155366115660137_1325611841_n  20150321_092638   SONY DSC    SONY DSC     
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Literary Soiree/Fundraiser Launches Rural Memoir – Always On My Mind by Megan Henry

LITERARY SOIREE LAUNCHES RURAL MEMOIR – Always On My Mind The atmosphere at the official book launch of the rural memoir Always On My Mind, by local author Megan Henry was both captivating and infectious. Over 120 booklovers from all over the Wheatbelt, Great Southern and Perth gathered at the literary soiree to not only help celebrate the release of Always On My Mind but also raise funds and much needed awareness towards rural mental health, anorexia, disordered eating and suicide. Funds were raised towards the important non-profit groups; Suicide Prevention Australia, The Butterfly Foundation and the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. Always On My Mind is Megan’s debut memoir and has been published by Jane Curry Publishing who is one of Sydney’s leading independent publishers. JCP are dedicated to improving the world around us and their literary list focuses only on books to enhance life. The themes woven into Always On My Mind are strikingly authentic, brutally transparent and shares with the reader many unfaltering truths including a well-researched account of the shearing industry; the degradation, dehumanisation and hardship faced by our Aboriginal people since colonization; the intoxicating beauty and ceremony of the Maori culture; the heartbreaking disintegration of a love destined to last forever and a crystalline account of an unstable mind. Every theme throughout Always On My Mind is laced with the profound certainty that compassion, acceptance and forgiveness really do prevail. The morning kicked off with a delicious meet and greet followed by the poetic talents of Michele Brown, Allison Bairstow and Jacki Ball before leading into an intimate panel forum from guest speakers Chris Harris from Youth Focus WA, Jo Drayton from Rural Community Support Services and local author Megan Henry. All three speakers transparently revealed personal insight into mental health by sharing both their ‘professional’ and ‘lived’ experiences. Audience interaction and questions were encouraged which resulted in a profound, inspiring and moving forum that allowed discussion and safe conversations which helped to increase understanding and reduce the stigma towards mental health. The event also saw Megan Henry share an intimate author reading of Always On Mind followed by many questions from the audience in regards to the writing and publishing process and her own lived experience with mental health. The launch of Always On My Mind concluded with a personal author signing and endless cups of teas and more intimate sharing. A big thank you to one and all who attended in particular the guest speakers Chris Harris and Jo Drayton. If you would like to get your hands on a copy of Always On My Mind..... vintage wrapped, signed copies are available from http://www.meganhenry.com.au/ Hard copies are also available from Jane Curry Publishing, Wagin Newsagency, Narrogin Nursery, Cafe and Gallery and Albany Paperbark Merchants. Ebook version will be available from kindle, amazon among others early April. Megan will also be appearing at the Wagin Library April 11th, Waratah Market Day April 18th, Newdegate CRC May 1st and Lake Grace CRC May 1st if you would like to speak to her personally and have your copy of Always On My Mind signed.   10986814_867376003324361_7297200362776044059_n        SONY DSC  11110205_10153134772235552_7320648804189111292_o   1013855_867376156657679_4560130383655901511_n  SONY DSC  10996468_10152753581678309_2658736420415183772_n(1)  SONY DSC 565  11084431_10155366115660137_1325611841_n  SONY DSC  SONY DSC   SONY DSC  614  612  10845801_10153134775520552_3160075326738611490_o   629  625  590  11075251_10153134771360552_8679894588088533171_o   DSCF3820  20150322_133937  20150321_092638  !cid_BE7E3D00-CE26-410E-B7DB-3BF04C93555D@iiNet
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