Events

Upcoming Events

How to Get Paid as an Author checklist!

Join Indie authors, and hosts of the podcast Shelf-Employed: The Indie Author Podcast, Lee Speed and Allen Tiller, at the Festival of Words on 25 July at the Prince Albert Hotel, Gawler. Speaking from 11:00 am, they’ll be sharing practical tips on ways authors can get paid. There will also be a Q&A session after the presentation.

Learn. Connect. Get inspired.

Attendees will also receive our "How to Get Paid as an Author" checklist

Gawler &...

Oct

Upcoming Event

ASYLUMFEST

Australia’s Only Horror Pop-Culture Festival

The last weekend of each October, inside Beechworth’s haunted 1800s asylum, AsylumFest brings horror, oddities, and the macabre to life. Whether you're a horror fanatic, a collector of the strange, or just seeking a weekend of eerie excitement, you’re in the right place.

About Asylumfest

AsylumFest is a three-day horror book and pop culture festival held within the historic Mayday Hills, a former 1800s psychiatric facility in Beechworth, Victoria.

The...

Past Events

July

Past Event

Playford Author Market

Playford Indoor Author Market returns for 2026 – come for the books, stay for the vibes!

Join us on Sunday, 5 July, 1 pm–4 pm at the Playford Civic Centre for a bookish afternoon filled with creativity, conversation, and cozy vibes.

Bring your favourite tote and discover your next favourite read, browse our specialty coffee menu, and treat yourself to something from local makers and stallholders (to be announced soon!).

Coffee & iced drinks
Sweet treats
Live music while you wander
Meet...