Author Meredith Jaffe reveals the brilliance behind Delia
Published on 16 September 2026
Last week the bestselling author, Meredith Jaffe, addressed a packed youth space at Nambucca Heads Library.
Ms Jaffe, the author of books such as The Dressmakers of Yarrandarrah Prison and The Importance of being Delia shared about writing her dramas.
“The Importance of being Delia was such fun to write, I really connected with the book’s main character, Delia Watson,” she said.
“Delia had been, for more than 30 years, the perfect rock and engine room behind her husband, Charlie’s, glittering music career.
“But when a cryptic letter arrives from a stranger while Delia is cat-sitting, she snaps. Suspecting her husband has lied about knowing nothing about the letter, Delia sets off to solve a sordid mystery lurking beneath the Pretty Point’s superficial charms.
“Through Delia, I explored the themes of creativity, second chances and the importance some unexpected friendships can bring.”
Nambucca Libraries Team Leader, Rowena Sierant, said the author’s talk on Wednesday 9 September was a great success, and it is an event she would like to do more of, as it provides depth to some of the books sitting on the library’s shelves.
“The youth area of the Nambucca Heads Library and the southern end of the Macksville Library are spacious and are perfect for authors talks,” Ms Sierant said.
“The 25 or so attendees to Meredith’s talk, loved it, and this type of event is something I would like to do more of.
“Connecting with authors is quite a social affair – I met Meredith on Instagram for example – so if any library members have a chance or online meeting with a great author, please let them know we would be keen to have them present an author’s talk here at one of our Nambucca Valley Libraries.”
Free upcoming events at Nambucca Libraries include:
- Friday 18 September: Little Lego Lovers, from 3pm, at Nambucca Heads Library
- Thursday 24 September: Legal education session – planning ahead – covering topics such as wills, enduring guardianship, power of attorney, prevention of abuse and scams. This session will start at Macksville Library from midday until 1.30pm, followed by Nambucca Library from 2.30-4pm.
- Thursday 24 September: Little Lego Lovers, from 3pm, at Macksville Library
- Friday 25 September: Stitch and Chat, from 10am, at Macksville Library.
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Mr David Moloney
ACTING GENERAL MANAGER
02 6568 2555
DATE: 15 September 2026