Meet the Author - Michael Thomas

The beloved Great Big Book Club event is back this year with a new WA Author debuting his first novel, The Map of William. A novel set in the north-west of WA, 1909.

A novel set in Western Australia, 1909, William Watson’s beloved father is set on an expedition to the north-west to map water sources in the Pilbara. Invited along, fifteen-year-old William embarks on the outback journey of a lifetime.

Michael will be in conversation with David Price as they explore the inspiration, setting and how Michael balances a rite-of-passage novel with hope, tragedy, and respect.

About the Author

Michael Thomas was born and raised in Carnarvon, Western Australia, and spent his formative years travelling across the vast Gascoyne–Pilbara region with his father, who was a shearer. After graduating from university, he returned to teach in the Gascoyne– Murchison before eventually settling in Perth. He retired in 2021 to write his memoirs but gave up when fact and fiction became entangled. The Map of William is his first novel

Cost $5.00. Book and pay online.

Dymocks Joondalup will be selling The Map of William, and Michael will be available for book signing.

For further information call 9400 4751.

Please note, the presentation will run for approximately one hour, and refreshments are included.

Parking: Please be aware that there is limited free parking at Joondalup library. Details of parking locations and fees can be found at the City’s Parking webpage

Cancellations and Refunds: 
A program will only be cancelled if there are insufficient enrolments received one day prior to the event or due to factors beyond the City’s control. No individual refunds or credits will be given for general non-attendance.