Lunch with William McInnes will see him talk about a subject that is close to his heart – fatherhood.
McInnes said Fatherhood, Stories about being dad was about family, about memories of his father and the memories he was creating as a dad himself, with his own son and daughter.
His stories are written in a warm and nostalgic style and are aimed at stirring memories of hot summer days and cooling off under the sprinkler while dad works in the garden with the radio tuned to sport.
It’s about the time dad tried to teach you to drive and then got out of the car and kissed the ground or taking your own kids on a family road trip.
McInnes fills Fatherhood with memories – the happy, the hilarious, the sad, bad and the unexpectedly poignant moments.
It’s meant to make you laugh or maybe cry but many people will recognise themselves and people they love in these pages.
McInnes’ books include the best-selling memoirs A Man's Got to Have a Hobby and That'd Be Right.
In 2012 his book Worse Things Happen at Sea, co-written with his wife, Sarah Watt, was named the best non-fiction title in the ABIA and Indie Awards.
Also an award-winning actor and best known for his leading roles in Blue Heelers and SeaChange, McInnes has won two Logies and an AFI Award for best actor in the film Unfinished Sky.
He also starred in the TV dramas Deep Water and Rake.
The lunch is on Monday, October 22, starting at noon. The cost is $45 pp (GV members $40) which includes a two-course meal. Bookings are essential. Phone 3884 3000 or email functions@gvh.com.au.
Fatherhood is published by Hachette Australia, paperback RRP $29.99 or eBook RRP $14.99.