Bestselling author Anita Shreve!

Around the Circle
We catch up with our hosts’ latest news and exploits.

Anita Shreve
When Anita Shreve impulsively quit her job as a high school teacher mid-semester to pursue her dream as a writer, she couldn't have known that 25 years later she'd be penning bestsellers. With no guarantee of success, she persevered through decades of hard work: writing short fiction (winning an O. Henry prize in 1976), working as a journalist in Kenya, freelancing for The New York Times Magazine, teaching creative writing, publishing her first novel in 1989, and then finally getting a game-changing phone call from Oprah in 1999. Since Oprah chose The Pilot's Wife for her book club, Shreve's books have topped the bestseller lists. Anita joins us today to talk about her latest book, Rescue, and the luxury of writing in her bathrobe!
Rescue by Anita Shreve, Hachette, RRP: $19.99

Host Chat

Kate Hopkins: Steal Her Style
Each week, we are giving one of our viewers the chance to be made over in the style of their favourite star. This week our stylist Kate Hopkins gives viewer Monique Crinall a Rachel McAdams inspired make-over to help get her ready for her friend’s wedding.
Email us if you'd like to be a part of this segment! thecircle@networkten.com.au
Thanks to Chadstone for providing Monique’s fabulous new $1000 wardrobe!

Emails & Host Chat
We look at some viewer emails on today's topics.
Share your views. Email us at thecircle@networkten.com.au

Shane Delia Cooking
Chef Shane Delia joins us in the kitchen to prepare a delicious dessert, Nannu’s Summer Surprise Sangria, Honey Dew Melon, Mint Ice & Lemon Yoghurt.
Celebrate Maltese Independence Day at St Katherine's on Tuesday 21 September.
Further info and bookings: http://www.mahabg.com.au/external-events.htm

Warner Village Theme Parks: Outback Spectacular
We recently sent a group of four children (Lucia, Indigo, Maggie and Lily) to Queensland, to report on and review the BIG 3 theme parks and the Outback Spectacular. Today they check out the fabulous Outback Spectacular.
www.outbackspectacular.myfun.com.au

Warner Village Theme Parks Competition
Warner Village Theme Parks and The Circle are giving you the chance to win a fabulous family holiday to the Gold Coast. The prize includes flights, six nights' accommodation at Sea World Resort and Water, VIP Passes for unlimited fun at the Gold Coast's BIG 3 theme parks and tickets to the Australian Outback Spectacular.
Closes: 18/09/11 at 11:59pm AEST
View further details and terms and conditions at: http://ten.com.au/competitions-warnervillage.htm

Ten News Cross

The Wanted
UK boy band The Wanted have exploded in the UK with various number 1 hits. Their latest single, Glad You Came, has just been released in Australia and they’re here to perform the track.
The Wanted – Glad You Came – Single out now.

Shane Delia Cooking
Shane adds the finishing touches to today’s dessert, Nannu’s Summer Surprise Sangria, Honey Dew Melon, Mint Ice & Lemon Yoghurt.

Rachael Robertson
R U OK? Day is an independent, not-for-profit organisation whose purpose is to provide focus on suicide prevention by empowering Australians to have open and honest conversations and stay connected with people in their lives. R U OK? Day is all about raising this awareness through taking the time out in your day to ask someone in your life “Are you OK?” Antarctic explorer and advocate for RUOK Day, Rachael Robertson, joins us on the couch to tell us more.
www.ruokday.com.au  
Phone: 1800 RUOKDAY (helps connect people at risk or with questions to one of many helplines like Lifeline, Beyond Blue etc.)
  

Host Chat

Sean Lynch: Uluru
Rising from seemingly nowhere in the deep centre of Australia, Uluru/Ayers Rock is one of the world's great natural wonders. The Circle sent Sean Lynch to explore & experience both the physical and cultural significance of this great Australian icon.
Uluru - www.tourismnt.com.au
Uluru Camel tours – www.ulurucameltours.com.au
Uluru is a finalist in the global New 7 Wonders of Nature competition. To vote go to www.new7wonders.com

Ghan Competition
You and 7 friends could experience the trip of a lifetime aboard The Legendary Ghan travelling in style in your own private carriage!
Click here for entry details.
Competition today 15/09/11 at 15:00 (AEST). NSW: LTPS/11/07623, VIC: 11/1746, ACT: TP 11/03350, SA: T11/1750.

Kate Hopkins: Steal Her Style Reveal
Stylist Kate Hopkins returns to reveal our viewer’s stunning new look.

Host Chat

Cooking Wrap-Up
Time to put today’s dish to the taste test.

Today’s Host Wardrobe:
Ted Baker and Nine West (Gorgi)
Wayne Cooper (Yumi)
Kate Langbroek (TBA)

Circle Shopping Details:
Guthy Renker – Direct – Proactiv: 1300 665 449 www.proactiv.com.au
Oz Design – Furniture: www.ozdesignfurniture.com.au
Brand Developers - Ahh Bra: 1800 104 104 
Ent Technologies - Flo Sinus Care: 1300 857 912 www.flosinuscare.com.au
Danoz Direct - H20 Mop: 1300 326 691 www.danozdirect.com.au
Hi Life - Health & Beauty - Rapid Loss: 1300 089 035
Global Shop Direct - Genie Bra: 1300 500 200 www.geniebra.com.au

Circle Announcements

Two Degrees for Africa
Please help the many kids who are suffering the worst African drought in 60 years by supporting the Two Degrees for Africa project. The aim is to raise over $1 million by September 30 without any of the usual fundraising commercials, dinners and other charity expenses...ie. with the money going to the kids.
To donate and for more details, go to: http://www.TwoDegreesForAfrica.org
Pass this link on to as many people as you know!

Walk With Me
A national call for social inclusion towards people living with a disability will take place on Sunday, 18th September at The Kings School, North Parramatta. Part of a nationwide initiative, Walk With Me in NSW will be hosted by Northcott Disability Services. The event aims to bring people of all abilities together and to encourage the local community to see a person first and not their disability.
A variety of fun activities and entertainment including face painting, a petting zoo,
sporting clinics, a sausage sizzle, children’s activities and more will be part of the Walk With Me event at The Kings School, North Parramatta.
For more information on Walk With Me visit www.walkwithme.org.au or Freecall 1800 506 071.

Sydney Children’s Festival (26 September – 8 October)
Tickets on sale now.
The festival features six theatre productions, over 50 workshops and over 40 free events. The 2011 program is the festival’s biggest to date, covering every aspect of creativity and learning including live theatre, art, music, science and circus play for kids aged up to 12 and their families. With creative activities to try, magical performances to see, and brand new learning experiences to share, Sydney Children’s Festival is a giant, high energy artistic playground for families across Sydney!
Visit the website for performances, events, venues and bookings:
www.sydneychildrensfestival.com