Meet the Authors Behind the Books

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Adelaide Indie Author Book Festival

24 OCTOBER 2026

Festival Details

Date: Saturday, 24 October 2026
Time: 9:00am – 3:30pm
Venue: Plant 4, 5 Third Street, Bowden, Adelaide, South Australia
Admission: Free

What to Expect

1. Indie Author Showcase
Find independently published authors representing diverse genres—think fantasy, horror, sci-fi, memoirs, self-help, eco-fiction, romance, children’s literature, historical fiction, and more—exhibiting their work and interacting with readers.

2. Author Panels & Talks
Engaging panel discussions, facilitated by Adelaide media personality Stacey Lee, will explore a wide range of topics.

Panels and Talks entry is free, but seating is limited – get there early.

3. Interactive Atmosphere

One-on-one conversations with authors, opportunity for book signings and purchases
Enjoy live entertainment, along with food and coffee — plus wine for that relaxed festival vibe
Designed to be accessible and inclusive, the venue supports mobility aids, wheelchairs, and those with learning or communication challenges

Why It Matters

It’s a rare opportunity to:

Discover fresh, independent voices across genres
Support local authors directly
Connect with the literary community in a friendly, jam-packed literary fest

Author Panels

Facilitated by Stacey Lee

Time	Panel	Panellists
9:15am	Publishing History	Samuel Doering, Susan Marsden & Ian Andrews
10:30am	Industry Panel	Rachel Spencer, Lauren Thiel & Kaitlan Clennett
12:00pm	Publishing Genre Fiction	Victoria Withers, Peter Edward & Matt Pike
1:00pm	Publishing for Young Readers	Michael Ball, Scott Hewitt & Natalie Shaw
2:00pm	Writers SA: The Business of being an Indie Author*	Stefanie Dawn, Robert Tillsley & Lee Speed

FREE ENTRY but seats are limited so you’ll need to get there early.

Stacey Lee is an award-winning journalist having reported from China, Korea and throughout Australia for the ABC, Channel 7 and Sky News. Most recently she has hosted Afternoons on radio FIVEAA and is Vice President of the SA Press Club.

*The Business of being an Indie Author has been established in conjunction with Writers SA

Indie Publishing Info Sessions

Learn how to become an indie author. In just 10 minutes learn much more than hours researching online!

Every 15 minutes (22 sessions to choose from) you are invited to join Green Hill in a compact and informative 10 minute presentation. There will also be a few minutes question time.

NO BOOKING REQUIRED – just turn up ready to learn.

Where: The Void (ground-floor near the Info Desk)
When: Every 15 minutes from 9:30am till 2:45pm

After the presentation you are invited to spend time with one of Green Hill’s expert publishing consultants. You’ll also have the option of pick up a free copy of the Little Book of Publishing Tips.