Sun 29 Nov · 2pm
Penrith City Library · Penrith
James O'Loghlin in conversation at the library
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WHO: 16 years+
WHEN: Sunday 29 November | 2pm - 3pm
WHERE: Penrith Library
BOOKINGS: $5 per person - bookings essential
Don't miss this Write Out West: Western Sydney Libraries and Literature Festival event!
Join James O’Loghlin—comedian, broadcaster and acclaimed author—for an engaging conversation as part of Write Out West: Western Sydney Libraries and Literature Festival.
James will reflect on his career across law, comedy, broadcasting and writing, and discuss his work across both fiction and non‑fiction. With two new books published this year, he’ll share insights into his writing process, the stories that inspire him, and how ideas move from lived experience into compelling narratives.
Smart, witty and thoughtful, this event will appeal to readers who enjoy sharp storytelling and big ideas.
Followed by book sales and signing with QBD Books.
About the author:
James O’Loghlin is a comedian, a television and radio host, and author of numerous books, including the novels CRIMINALS (Echo Publishing 2022) and LIARS (Echo Publishing 2024). He began his career as a corporate lawyer, realised it wasn’t for him, and became a criminal lawyer and a comedian. He has hosted four television shows, including THE NEW INVENTORS on ABC-TV for eight years, and presented several programs on ABC Local Radio. James currently presents THE AFTERNOON SHOW on ABC Local Radio in NSW, hosts the asbestos based podcast DUST DISEASE DIARIES for the Asbestos and Dust Diseases Research Institute, and co-hosts…
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When is An Afternoon with James O'Loghlin?
Sun 29 Nov 2026, 2pm.
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Penrith City Library, Penrith, NSW.
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