We’re absolutely delighted to welcome Jane Tara, author of the hilarious and poignant novel, Tilda is Visible, which celebrates the power of ageing.

This will be an entertaining, inspiring and engaging evening discussing many themes including the creative process, writing, creativity, writing a book and getting it optioned and more!

With Jane’s humour, intelligence and warmth this is sure to be a fabulous night out.

EXTRA SURPRISES: There will be giveaways and more surprises in true Mama Creatives style as we will be celebrating our 11th birthday!

About Jane Tara

Photo credit: Dominika Ferenz

Jane has published over a hundred children’s books, several plays and five novels. She’s a daily meditator, a sucker for a rescue mutt and, most of all, a front-row cheerleader for her two sons. She spent thirteen years wandering the world and lived in five countries but is now happily at home in Sydney. Jane was general manager at Australia’s largest book review community, Better Reading.

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One of the buzziest titles at the 2023 Frankfurt Book Fair – with US and Italian rights sold in significant pre-empt deals to Penguin Random House New York and Feltrinelli, respectively – Tilda is Visible is a gorgeous, witty and wise novel that celebrates older women and what it takes to embrace ourselves as we age.

Like many women, Jane experienced the crushing feeling of invisibility when she entered her forties. Heads no longer turned as she walked by and she was bombarded with thoughts from her inner monologue critiquing every sign of ageing it could find. But one piece of news turned Jane’s world on its axis: Jane was told she was going blind.

After three long and arduous months of testing, Jane was relieved to find that she had been mis-diagnosed. But her perception remained forever changed. No longer did Jane look in the mirror and criticise what she saw – instead, she embraced it. The possibility of losing her vision provided Jane with incredible insight: she wanted to see herself age, and appreciate every wrinkle, skin tag and age spot while doing so. Inspired by her experience, Jane put pen to paper.

‘The process of writing Tilda is Visible was hard, but it was healing and freeing, too,’ says Jane. ‘Ultimately, it has really reinforced my desire to inspire women to see themselves through kinder eyes as they age and show them how to remain visible.’

When Tilda Finch is diagnosed with invisibility after noticing her finger has completely disappeared, she’s not overly surprised – she’s felt invisible for years. She has a good life and a successful business selling inspirational quotes on merchandise, but she’s never really recovered from her divorce. Or, if she’s honest, her childhood. Tilda’s past has taken a toll and she’s lost sight of herself. Now, with the possibility of disappearing completely, she must face the trauma of her past and rewrite the way she perceives the world – and herself.

Entertaining, hilarious and poignant, Tilda Is Visible addresses the power of our thoughts and how childhood trauma shapes our adult experience.

Just a few of the early endorsements for Tilda is Visible from some of Australia’s finest authors:

‘Pitch-perfect.’ Kathy Lette
‘Fresh, funny, smart and warm.’ Rachael Johns ‘Delightfully original.’ Joanna Nell
‘Oh, my heart! What a story! I feel so seen.’ Josephine Moon ‘Clever, layered, funny.’ Vanessa McCausland ‘Genuinely empowering.’ Julietta Henderson
‘I’ve never felt so seen!’ Lisa Ireland ‘Inspirational.’ Cathrine Mahoney
‘I laughed myself silly.’ Belinda Alexandra ‘Fabulously feminist.’ Tess Woods
‘Witty, wise and empowering.’ Tricia Stringer ‘Relatable and inspiring.’ Mary-Lou Stephens

Photo credit: Dominika Ferenz

About Our Venue: The Bellevue Hotel

We will be hosting this incredible event upstairs at The Bellevue hotel. Come a bit earlier and enjoy dinner and drinks in this lovely light filled space. The menu offers a range of excellent tasty pub classics, including $20 steaks frites on Wednesday nights. Forget making dinner, bring a friend or your mama posse for a perfect night out.

PLEASE NOTE: These events have all sold out in the past, please get your ticket sooner than later to ensure your spot.

At Mama Creatives we have organised an amazing year of events, online and offline - we can't wait to see you!