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Events

FraserPOP

FraserPOP is a pop culture convention that runs every July at the Maryborough State High School. 2025 was my first year attending and to be there as a vendor was a new but incredibly fun experience. 

 

I had a great time setting up my stall, meeting fellow authors, engaging with readers and watching their eyes light up as they learned all about my new book - "It's like Narnia, meets Matilda!"

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I've already sent off my application for 2026 FraserPOP and am crossing my fingers that I'll get to go again. I'm really looking forward to bringing Elsewhere's sequel along with me next time and redesigning my stall with some new goodies!​​​​​​

 

​​​​You can find out more about the event at www.fraserpop.com.au

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Book People Conference 2025

I was incredibly lucky that in my first year as a published author, Wombat Books decided to attend the Book People Conference in Brisbane for the first time and I got to go with them! 

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On the first day, all the booksellers attended a conference where Wombat Books hosted an afternoon tea. Me and my fellow Wombat authors got to proudly show off our books, meet some of the booksellers and forge new connections. 

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The second day was the tradeshow. It was a dream to be in a room with so many other publishers and authors, and for Wombat to have our own stall with our books on display. We gave out loads of copies of our books, promoted each others' works and encouraged booksellers to try our catalogue. 

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The highlight of the evening was meeting my hero, Jessica Townsend, and giving her a signed copy of Elsewhere. I don't think I'll ever forget that moment.

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More Events Coming Soon...

Some more events are already in the works for 2026. Stay tuned for updates.

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