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
Launch of Things We Didn't See Coming – March 5th, 2009
Thanks to Corry De Neef for the following images.
Steven Amsterdam
Steven treats the audience to a reading
Happy readers dip into a brand new novel
Steven meets another Sleepers novelist, Kalinda Ashton
A Sleepers favourite, Emily Maguire (and friend), made it to raise a glass with us.