Author John Westley has been requested to deliver a talk at the Frankston Library about his novel The Acquisition. John has planned to talk about his inspiration for the storyline and the important aspects of society he has included in his book. Hopefully, he will be able to share his experience about writing the book and getting it published. The Acquisition is a contemporary fiction about corporate ruthlessness of bigger businesses and resilience of smaller traders. The narcissist entrepreneurs running enterprises can go to any length to weed out the competition from the smaller businesses performing well. The story is set in Melbourne, Australia, but readers around the globe who have worked in the corporate workforce will find it relatable and characters that feel realistic for any part of the world. John Westley received his degree in Adult Learning and Development and a Diploma in Freelance Journalism. he spent seven years in Linköping, Sweden working as an English teacher. Later, he gained 20 years’ experience as a professional writer and senior manager across a wide range of industry sectors in Australia. John and his Swedish wife Susanne have four children and currently live in Mt Eliza, Melbourne, Australia.