Have you ever wondered what goes into writing a book? Where the ideas come from, what inspires the stories and how it all comes together?
Here’s your chance to find out!
Queensland author Lachlan Terry is coming to the Cooktown Library on Wednesday 18 November for a relaxed morning of storytelling, conversation and morning tea, sharing the inspiration behind his latest book, Memories Belonga Me.
Every book has a story, and Lachlan’s is one shaped by a lifetime of experiences, memories and connections to outback Australia.
Join Lachlan as he takes you behind the pages of Memories Belonga Me, sharing how family stories, personal experiences and a passion for preserving history came together to bring his book to life.
It’s also a chance to hear directly from the author and enjoy a good old-fashioned yarn over morning tea.
Event details:
- Wednesday 18 November 2026
- 10:30am
- Cooktown Library
- Phone Cooktown Library to reserve your spot.
- Free event.
A bit about the author
Growing up on a sheep and cattle property in western Queensland, Lachlan Terry developed a lifelong appreciation for the people, landscapes and stories of the Australian outback.
He’s worn plenty of hats over the years, from photographer and radio DJ to traveller, Scouts Australia leader, home barber and small business owner. Each experience has added another chapter to a life full of stories.
For more than 20 years, Lachlan has also lived with Primary Lateral Sclerosis (PLS), a rare neurological condition. Throughout that time, he’s continued to embrace life’s opportunities with the resilience and practical outlook he developed growing up in the bush.
His memoir, Memories Belonga Me, brings together family oral histories, research and personal experiences to capture the stories of pioneering families, station life and inland Australia’s rich heritage, helping preserve them for generations to come.