Authors in Conversation with Andrew Roff and Alex Cothren

Andrew Roff

Andrew Roff

Photo credit: Sarah Roff

Two local authors. Two incredible books. One fascinating conversation.

Andrew Roff and Alex Cothren are both award-winning South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n writers whose works play with urgent political and social issues.Ìý

Alex has recently released his debut collection of satirical dystopias, Playing Nice Was Getting Me Nowhere (Pink Shorts Press).Ìý

Andrew is the author of short story collection Teeth of a Slow Machine and recently released his debut speculative fiction novel, Here Are My Demands (Wakefield Press).Ìý

Alex Cothren

Alex Cothren

Photo credit: Maria Isabel Suarez Ospina

Andrew and Alex will discuss whether their stories are the antidote to doomscrolling in our fractured world, why their books almost had the same titles, and how their (in)famous writers’ group has shaped their creative journeys.Ìý

An opportunity to present your questions and participate in the live 15 minute Q&A session will be available at the end of the webinar.Ìý

This webinar author series hosted by the Friends of the Library is open to alumni, staff, students, and members of the community.

Event details

Date: Thursday 14 August 2025
Time: 6:00 pm ACST
Location: Online -ÌýAttendees will be provided with a Zoom link in a separate email closer to the session date.
Cost: FREE
Tickets:

Ìý

Please direct any enquiries to Friends of the Library via Alumni Relations team by email.

Ìý

Ìý