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Second Novel Syndrome?

If writing one book is hard, imagine writing two

Madeleine Gray (Photo credit Zan Wimberley)
Andrew Pippos (Photo credit Anna Kucera)
Moreno Giovannoni (Photo credit David Patston)
Amy Sambrooke
Thursday 21 May 2026
5-5.55pm
Event Code: 34
Three writers discuss how they conquered second novel syndrome to publish again after their successful debuts in this free panel event.

Moreno Giovannoni’s second book The Immigrants focuses on a family starting over with unspoken dreams and fears in a Victorian town. Madeleine Gray, internationally bestselling author of Green Dot, returns to themes of modern dating and relationships with Chosen Family. Award-winning author Andrew Pippos’s The Transformations tells an emotional story about endings and the chance of new beginnings.

Join Moreno, Madeleine and Andrew as they discuss the challenges and successes of their second books, with host Amy Sambrooke.
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