Meet the Authors Behind the Books
2026: More authors. More books. More panel discussions. More fun.
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Adelaide Indie Author Book Festival
24 OCTOBER 2026
No service providers hawking their wares. No commercial booksellers. Just 65+ indie authors connecting with many hundreds of readers. Green Hill: supporting our great South Australian authors.
Plant4, Bowden Adelaide, South Australia
9am – 3:30pm |Free entry
More detail…
When & Where
Date: Saturday, 24 October 2026, from 9:00am to 3:30pm
Venue: Plant 4, 5 Third Street, Bowden, Adelaide, South Australia
Admission: Free for general visitors—including readers and families
What to Expect
1. Indie Author Showcase
There will be 65+ 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
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 from 9:30am till 2:45pm (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. Venue: The Void on the ground-floor near the Info Desk. 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.
More than just ‘food for the soul’… there’s food for the stomach too!
Plant 4’s eateries…
- The Plant 4 Bar
- My Grandma Ben
- Nutrition Republic
- Kome Kome
- Fun2Seeya Pizzeria
- Ocean Inn
- Nom Nom
- Mia Cucinetta
- Arancissimo
- Dada Dumpling & Laksa
- Ali’s Pakistani Cuisine
- Cakeboy Donuts
- Ozzie Gozleme
- Ping an Veggie Time
Get a bargain tote bag
Present a flyer at the reception desk and get 50% off a tote bag! You’ll pay just $5. Only one bag per person.
Author Panel discussions facilitated by Stacey Lee
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,
AUTHOR PANEL – The Business Of Being a Self-Published Author is funded and supported by Writers SA
FREE ENTRY but seats are limited so you’ll need to get there early.
PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE OF PANELS AND PANELISTS Please note the panellist line-up is subject to change.
| TIME | TOPIC | PANELISTS | TITLE | MORE INFO... |
| 9:30am | History Book Publishing | Samuel Doering | President Professional Historians Association (SA) | Author |
| Dr Susan Marsden | Marsden Szwarchbord Foundation and Author | Author, Ex State Historian, | ||
| Ian Hooper | Author/Publisher | |||
| 10:30am | Publishing Industry Panel of Experts | Rachel Spencer | Author | |
| Lauren Theil | ||||
| 12 noon | Writing Genre Fiction | Peter Edward Choraziak | ||
| Victoria Withers | ||||
| Matt J Pike | ||||
| 1pm | Writing for Young Readers | Michael Ball | ||
| Natalie Shaw | ||||
| Scott Hewitt | ||||
| 2pm | The Business of Being a Self-Published Author - funded and supported by Writers SA | Stefanie Dawn | ||
| Robert Tillsley | ||||
| Lee Speed | ||||
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Saturday 19 Sep 2026
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Saturday 19 Sep 2026