9:00 – 10:00 AM | Author Q&A Panel
Join bestselling authors Pip Drysdale, Hayley Scrivenor, Ashley Kalagian Blunt and Rachael Johns in conversation with Sarah Kearns for an inspiring and intimate discussion. The panel will explore their writing journeys, creative processes, sources of inspiration, and the stories behind their books.

 

10:00 – 11:00 AM | Morning Tea & Meet & Greet

Enjoy a relaxed morning tea overlooking the sparkling Sydney Harbour, with time to mingle with fellow guests and our featured authors in an intimate, unhurried setting. Better Read Than Dead will be onsite with a curated selection of books available for purchase, giving you the perfect opportunity to have your copies personally signed. Wander, chat, sip, browse, and soak in the views—this is your moment to connect, capture memories, and savour the atmosphere.

 

11:00 – 12:00 PM | Creative Workshop

The Joy of Creativity – with Ashley Kalagian Blunt & Shae Winter

​Step into a mindful, heart-led creative session designed to reconnect you with the simple joy of writing. Guided by Ashley Kalagian Blunt, you’ll be invited to slow down, reflect, and write a letter to your future self—a personal keepsake to take home. With a selection of pastel stationery provided to decorate and make your letter your own, this workshop is about expression over perfection, presence over pressure, and celebrating creativity in its most joyful form.

 

12:00 – 2:00 PM | Long Lunch

Settle in for a relaxed two-course long lunch at 12-Micron, overlooking the iconic Sydney Harbour. As the afternoon unfolds, enjoy thoughtfully curated dishes paired with a two-hour beverage package commencing at lunch, featuring wine, beer, sparkling wine, soft drinks and juices. This is your time to linger, connect, continue conversations with authors and fellow guests, and soak up the views in a beautifully unhurried setting.

 

12:00 – 3:00 PM | Bookish Pop-Up Shops

Browse a curated collection of bookish pop-up stalls, featuring author titles, thoughtfully selected merchandise, and creative makers. With our bookseller and a range of beloved bookish vendors onsite, this is the perfect time to wander, shop, and discover something special between sips and conversations.

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