GINSIGHTS AUTHOR EVENT: Edmund Goldrick, 18 September 2025
On Thursday 18th September 2025 from 6-8 pm, Big River Distilling Co. and Paperchain bookstore will host Ginsights with guest author Edmund Goldrick, who has recently published his first book Anzac Guerrillas. Edmund grew up in Canberra, and after studying at Australian National University went on to work as a political and strategic studies researcher and journalist in the United Kingdom.
Told through the eyes of two of Australian escapees from a prisoner of war camp in Europe in WWII - mineworker Ross Sayers and storeman Ronald Jones - Anzac Guerrillas is the incredible true story of how these men became resistance fighters, double agents and spies, evading the Nazis and exposing a group of genocidal collaborators. The escaped Anzacs faced grave threats from all sides, and even as they came face-to-face with two of World War II's most divisive figures - Josip Broz Tito and Draza Mihailovic - their sense of what was right never wavered. Finding allies and sympathisers among Jewish refugees, British agents and suffragette resistance fighters, those who made it home alive had to fight to have their work with British Intelligence recognised. Once recognition was granted, they seldom spoke of their experiences again. The war would continue to haunt them, and their stories would remain untold, even to those closest to them - until now.
At Ginsights the audience will be able to chat informally with Edmund about his research and writing, as well as ask questions during a more formal Q&A. Big River serves complimentary snacks and guests can purchase cocktails or no alcohol drinks from the Big River menu. We will be serving a signature cocktail in honour of Edmund’s visit, a Syrah Negroni featuring the Big River Syrah Gin that won best Australian wine-based gin at the 2023 Australian Distillers Awards.
All are welcome to come along to join this informal reader/writer conversation co-sponsored by Canberra Writers Festival and MARION. You can find Ginsights at Big River Distilling Co, 1 Dairy Road, Fyshwick. Use Entry 2 off Dairy Road and park in carpark P4.
Bookings required and tickets are $10 per person.
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Customer Reviews
I’ve read her latest book- very easy read. Rachel’s interview style was well thought out and interactive. I would definitely go to another of her book launches.
Delightful event at a lovely venue. Great atmosphere, delicious gin, friendly people. Really enjoyed, will probably go back just for the gin!
One of the best Ginsights ever - Samia Goudie and her body of work are a delight! Thank you so much Susan for providing this rare opportunity.
Jenny & Craig
Enlightening, engaging , I felt the words expressed in the readings.
So eloquently introduced and beautifully flowed by Susan.
Truly emotive and the environment was welcoming and inviting.
I felt I had been a part of something magical and soulful.
Through Samoa’s creativity.
Thank you Samia and Susan. 🙏
What a brilliant night, Susan is such. great facilitator and Samia was just so interesting. A very moving and enjoyable evening. And great gin.
