Meet Alli Sinclair - Inala Library

Queensland, 1994: When location manager Claire Montgomery arrives in rural Queensland to work on a TV mini-series, she’s captivated by the beauty of Starlight Creek and the surrounding sugarcane fields. Working in a male-dominated industry is challenging, but Claire has never let that stop her pursuing her dreams – until now.Hollywood, 1950: Lena Lee has struggled to find the break that will catapult her into a star with influence. She longs for roles about strong, independent women but with Hollywood engulfed in politics and a censorship battle, Lena’s timing is wrong. Forced to keep her love affair with actor Richard Garity a secret, Lena puts her career on the line to fight for equality for women in an industry ruled by men. Can two women – decades apart – uncover lies and secrets to live the life they’ve dared to dream? Join author Alli SINCLAIR AS SHE SHARES HER HEART-stirring novel of loss, love and new hope, _The Cinema At Starlight Creek_. [https://library.brisbane.qld.gov.au/client/en_AU/eLibCat/search/detailnonmodal/ent:%24002f%24002fSD_ILS%24002f0%24002fSD_ILS:1002156/one] Books will be available for purchase on the day, or bring your copy from home for Alli to sign. Presented as part of the Lord Mayor's Writers in Residence series.