Join us at Freo Library as we welcome Holden Sheppard to discuss his first novel for adults, King of Dirt, and celebrate the recent television series adaptation of his first novel, Invisible Boys. Holden will be interviewed by writer, journalist and former ABC broadcaster Gillian O'Shaughnessy.

Light refreshments provided

ABOUT THE BOOK

King of Dirt is a gritty and heartfelt gay coming-of-age story set in the world of FIFO workers and tradies in Western Australia, from the author of the bestselling Invisible Boys

THE AUTHOR

Holden Sheppard is a West Australian author whose debut novel Invisible Boys won multiple awards, including the 2019 WA Premier’s Prize for an Emerging Writer. Invisible Boys has now been adapted as a ten-episode television series with Stan Australia which premiered in 2025. Holden’s second book The Brink won several accolades including the 2024 Ena Noel Award. His new 2025 release King of Dirt is his third novel, and his first book for adults. Holden’s writing has been widely published in books, journals and the media. A country boy from Geraldton, Holden now lives in Perth’s far north with his husband and his V8 ute.

Holden Sheppard in Conversation with Gillian O'Shaughnessy - King of Dirt Book Tour

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