Author Talk: Dianne Yarwood - Newcastle City Library
Thursday 16 July 2026
25 days from now
6 – 7pm
1 hour
Best-selling author Dianne Yarwood returns to the literary scene with Margaret, Are You Leaving? a tender and powerful story of mothers and daughters. This is Dianne’s second novel, following on from her successful debut novel The Wakes, and we are excited to welcome her to our library for the first time.
Based on the real-life story of her best friend, Dianne explores the fictionalised journey of Maggie to trace her mother's identity, a quest that brings fresh heartbreak but also unexpected joy. Maggie has spent her whole life leaving, but now, for the first time, will she feel like staying?
This deeply empathetic, witty and wise story celebrates the messiness of family and the beauty of life in all its heartache and wonder. Come along and hear from Dianne as she shares this deeply personal story.
MacLean’s Books will be selling copies following the event and Dianne will be available for signing.
Cost: Free
Bookings essential
If you have any access or inclusion needs, you will be able to advise us when booking.
Author Bio:
Dianne Yarwood grew up in Newcastle and worked in accounting and corporate advisory in Sydney and London. At the age of forty, with three young children, she became very ill and her life was saved. This brush with mortality gave her the courage to do what she's always wanted to do - write. Her first novel, The Wakes, was an Australian bestseller. Dianne lives in Sydney with her husband.
Based on the real-life story of her best friend, Dianne explores the fictionalised journey of Maggie to trace her mother's identity, a quest that brings fresh heartbreak but also unexpected joy. Maggie has spent her whole life leaving, but now, for the first time, will she feel like staying?
This deeply empathetic, witty and wise story celebrates the messiness of family and the beauty of life in all its heartache and wonder. Come along and hear from Dianne as she shares this deeply personal story.
MacLean’s Books will be selling copies following the event and Dianne will be available for signing.
Cost: Free
Bookings essential
If you have any access or inclusion needs, you will be able to advise us when booking.
Author Bio:
Dianne Yarwood grew up in Newcastle and worked in accounting and corporate advisory in Sydney and London. At the age of forty, with three young children, she became very ill and her life was saved. This brush with mortality gave her the courage to do what she's always wanted to do - write. Her first novel, The Wakes, was an Australian bestseller. Dianne lives in Sydney with her husband.
