Author talk with Rod Halsted - Tamworth

Tamworth Library
Tue 10 Mar '26

Overview

Rod Halsted is not your usual author. Having lived a life of international drug smuggling, outrunning the law and alcohol addiction he somehow miraculously survived to tell the tale. His memoir, 'Take My Advice, I'm Not Using It!', published by Allen and Unwin, takes you along for the ride - all wrapped in the irreverent humour of a true Aussie larrikin. Join Rod as he presents a gritty, reckless and outrageously funny talk that winds…

Rod Halsted is not your usual author.

Having lived a life of international drug smuggling, outrunning the law and alcohol addiction he somehow miraculously survived to tell the tale.

His memoir, 'Take My Advice, I'm Not Using It!', published by Allen and Unwin, takes you along for the ride - all wrapped in the irreverent humour of a true Aussie larrikin.

Join Rod as he presents a gritty, reckless and outrageously funny talk that winds through a world of crime and corruption in Australia in the 70s and 80s.

This is a free event but bookings are recommended

Location

Tamworth Library

466 Peel Street Tamworth NSW 2340 Australia

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