sleeper / noun 2. a timber, concrete or steel beam forming part of a railway track, serving as a foundation or support for the rails. 7. Colloquial a. someone or something that unexpectedly achieves success or fame. b. a book... which has slow but constant sales. 8. A spy who is allowed to carry on a normal life sometimes for years before being requested to undertake any espionage.
Macquarie dictionary, 3rd edition
The Sleepers Salon at Writers at Como 07 – February 17th, 2007
Big thank yous to Kate Freeth for the pics.
At 7pm, it was still thirty-two degrees! But Salon punters hung in there.
Louise Welsh, Alice Pung and Marina Lewycka, made a wonderful trio of guests (plus Max Barry of course, who missed out on this star-studded photo opp)
Max Barry (right) confers with audience team constituent Ezra
Lou and Zoe lead the quiz at the end of a sizzling hot summer Salon