BOOK LAUNCH
Paddle. Live. Love.
by Kaaren Sutcliffe
6pm, Friday 21 November 2025
ACT Dragon Boading Meeting Room, Grevillea Park
Morshead Drive Barton, ACT 2600
Hosted by Dragons Abreast Canberra and organised by Susan Pitt / the Sutcliffe Family.
Emceed by Kellie Nissen (Editor and Paddler) & Carolyn Keily (Vice President of Dragons Abreast Canberra). We will share good food, company, memories and raise a glass to Kaaren and her legacy as a storyteller and writer (plus a bonus surprise activity from Andrew).
Paddle. Live. Love. will be available at launch price, with proceeds going to Kaaren’s chosen charities: Dragons Abreast Australia ($5) and the McGrath Foundation ($3).
At the book stall you will also find Kaaren’s other books (including Mage and Bird Caller trilogy) and Kellie’s books What Cancer Said and What I Said Back and A Blink in Time: Tales from GoAnna (edited and creative input by Kaaren) available for purchase.
For catering purposes please RSVP by Thursday 13th November.
About Paddle.Live.Love.
Hayley Banks has opted for a short-term sea-change in the South Coast town of Narooma so she can process her last year and find herself again. Despite her fear of committing to anything or anyone, thanks to her recent breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, Hayley soon finds herself paddling with the local dragon boat club - and falling for Justin Zhao, the team's lollipop-wielding head sweep. Pouring her heart and love for dragon boating into this romance, Kaaren Sutcliffe created her legacy in her final book.