Events

Thursday 10 October FREE EVENT “The Songrise” is an Open Mic hosted by Jay Bishoff, the creator of Peregian Originals, once a month on a Thursday at The Presynct Venue & Bar in Nambour. He is often accompanied by a special guest artist. Jay supports artists in a safe environment to showcase their original songs or to play songs that are dear to them. Come and join us for a cocktail or mocktail, or a nice cold beer and see what amazing talent we have here on the coast! Register here to perform, only 10 performing spots available, two songs each. If all spots are taken, you can also register for a cancellation spot. Only ONE spot per name. Multiple spots in the same name will not be recognized. Please include your email address and phone number so that we can contact you. There will be a couple of spontaneous performance slots each night. If you don’t get a chance to pre-register, you are welcome to try your luck on the night! Non- performing patrons do not need to register for a ticket as it is free entry. Doors open at 6pm for Happy Hour. Free entry, live music starts at 7pm […]

Friday 11 October: 9.30am – 11.00am Sconeversations with the Sunshine Coasts very own fabulous foodie, Martin Duncan. It’s a morning that will serve up heaps of fun plus Montville Coffee, tea & scrumptious scones served with banter from Ingrid Nelson, My Weekly Preview & Salt Magazine,  Robyn Cook the Holiday Lifestyle cookbook and Mary Lou Stephens of Last of the Apple Blossom & The Chocolate Factory fame, will be teasing us with her upcoming novel The Jam Maker. Rebecca & Sally of Simplee Sweet on Buderim will be pumping out scones with Sublime berry jam and lashings of whipped cream … See you there! Sponsored by Nambour Chamber of Commerce BOOK TICKETS HERE

Friday – Sunday This session is your chance to pitch your unpublished manuscript to a literary agent or publisher! Agents and publishers are always on the lookout for new and exciting voices, so here’s your chance to show them yours in a succinct 5-minute pitch. You must be available to pitch in-person in Maleny at the time allocated to you for your session, which may take place between Friday 11 October through to Sunday 13 October. Please advise if you are not available on any of these days. Your pitch will be timed so please keep it to the 5-minute limit. A further 5 minutes will be allocated for questions from the agent/publisher. Please submit an Expression of Interest to reading@rosettabooks.com.au and include only the following information as a single Word file. Use the subject line SCHWF Pitch EOI. Name and Contact Information Title Genre Comparable Titles Target Market Current Word Count Elevator Pitch (50 words max) Synopsis (250 words max) Author Bio (100 words max) Submissions are due by midnight Sunday 16 September 2024. If successful, you will be notified by Monday 24 September of your allocated time and agent/publisher and sent a link to purchase a ticket for […]

Friday 11 October: 3.00pm – 5.00pm Apertif with an Author Join us for an afternoon chat with a host of successful and inspiring indie authors. Drinks and light refreshments included. This is a FREE event brought to you by The Maleny Bookshop

Friday 11 October A family friendly event where you can enjoy the spirit of community while indulging in a world of culinary delights provided from a variety of food trucks. Stroll through the stalls and meet the people behind them – you will love hearing their stories or, you can just shop until you drop. The entertainment is amazing – from flame thrower to belly dancers and of course, live music. Kick back and listen to performances by talented local musicians while enjoying the vibe of a starlit canopy. Whether you’re a foodie, shopper, music lover or someone who just loves markets, Nambour Twilight Markets offer something for everyone. Interested in joining us as a stall-holder? You will find the application form HERE and be sure to follow them on socials.

Friday 11 October: 6.30pm – 8.30pm Join us to officially open the festival and get to spend one on one time with our special guest authors, Stacey McEwan and A.K. Mulford. Includes: Opening Night Entry glass of Champagne on arrival Grazing Table (extra drinks available for purchase from the bar   Presentations From: I Am Nambour Queensland Writers Centre Chair – Jemma Pollari Stacey McEwan A.K. Mulford Celebrating all things SCHWF – Nambour plays host to a boutique style Fantasy launch party Dress up in your best dressed Fantasy outfit, to win prizes and SCHWF goodies. BOOK TICKETS HERE   Author BIO’s Stacey McEwan is the best-selling author of the Glacian Trilogy. Her debut fantasy romance novel – Ledge, has been translated into three languages. Stacey received a bachelor’s degree in education in 2012 and remains a school teacher by day. She is a book reviewer and content creator on multiple platforms, including Tiktok and Instagram. Stacey first published after book lovers of the internet encouraged her to share her story ideas. She was born and raised on the Gold Coast, Australia, and still resides in her hometown with her husband, two children and one questionable dog. A.K. Mulford is […]

Friday 11 October Hostile Entertainment Presents  Krave x Veratie | Single Co-Launch Show FRI OCT 11 | The Presynct, Nambour DOORS: 6:30pm   KRAVE  [11pm-11:40pm] Heavy x high energy band, KRAVE, are a fast rising Alt Metal trio from Brisbane known to conquer all stages across Australia with their engaging music, charisma, and striking stage performance. KRAVE forge their alternative sound through an alliance of melody, heavy and raw emotionality covered under the umbrella of metal and modern-rock. The band delivers their sound with such conviction, they are known to consistently house the hearts and minds of many diverse heavy music fans from different backgrounds. Their music unites a crowd and fosters a deep sense of belonging. Discussing raw experiences related to mental and emotional illness, substance abuse, addiction and neurodiversity, KRAVE derives such captivation amongst people looking for shared connection. KRAVE will be launching their new single live at this gig, Unalive to be released on Friday 20 September 2024which is their fourth single from their Only Human EP that will come out on Friday 18 October 2024 through MGM Distro.   Flesh Torrent [10:05pm-10:45pm] Dominating from the Sunshine Coast, Flesh Torrent formed in 2016 and play a mix of metal, rock and punk – releasing 3 CDS, Blood Wake, Those So Vile and The Goat. Flesh Torrent have played with many bands, including Thy […]

Saturday 12 October: 8.00am – 12.00pm Browse through our various stall holders selling both new publications and used books. Immerse yourself in literature for everyone, including well know children’s authors such as Sarah Styles, Marg Gibbs, more, with a variety of new book publications, authors and signings to second hand book sellers, selling a treasure trove of amazing books for all ages. Face painter stall for the children. This is a FREE event and we encourage you to book a ticket anyway to ensure we an give you the best possible experience.

Saturday 12 October: Time TBC Conversations with Shelley Davidow   Author BIO Shelley Davidow (MSEd) is a teacher, author of The Girl with the Violin (Harper Collins 2024). Shelley is originally from South Africa, but has spent the last two decades living and teaching in Europe, the Middle East and the USA. The author of forty books, her work includes children’s fiction, award-winning young adult fiction, and adult non-fiction. She lives on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast with her husband and son.

Saturday 12 October: 8.30am – 10.30am Crime Writing Workshop with Jack Roney Authentic Crime Fiction A must for writers of crime fiction. Gain first-hand knowledge and insight into the real world of policing to add realism to your storytelling, including Australian police jurisdictions and procedures, investigation protocols, suspect interviews, police tropes and cliches and debunking the myths. Discover the connection between character arc and theme to write compelling crime narratives. Have your questions answered during an informal Q&A session. Cost $30   Author BIO Jack Roney is an award-listed author and former detective. He draws on his 33 years of experience as a police officer to immerse his readers in fast-paced and gritty crime thrillers and mysteries, including his Jarrod O’Connor series (Hawkeye). Jack was a police consultant for the television series Harrow.

Saturday 12 October: 9.00am – 9.45am Join us for a fascinating discussion with historical fiction authors as they delve into the art of crafting compelling stories set in bygone eras. From meticulously researched details to the challenges of bringing historical figures to life, our panelists will share their insights and experiences in recreating the past for modern readers. Melissa Ashley Christine Wells Lisa Brookhouse Chair: Lauren Elise Daniels Supported by: Harper Collins BOOK TICKETS HERE   Author BIO’s Melissa Ashley Melissa Ashley is the award-winning and best-selling author of the historical fiction novels The Naturalist of Amsterdam (Affirm Press 2023), The Bee and the Orange Tree (2020) and The Birdman’s Wife (2016). Melissa has a PhD and an MPhil in Creative Writing and a first-class honours degree in Literature. The Naturalist of Amsterdam has been shortlisted for the 2024 Queensland Literary Awards. Christine Wells writes historical fiction featuring strong, fascinating women. She began her first novel while working as a corporate lawyer and has gone on to write about periods ranging from Georgian England to post World War II France. Her latest novel is The Paris Gown (Harper Collins 2024). Lisa Brookhouse  Lisa Brookhouse lives on the Sunshine Coast. When she isn’t drinking coffee, working […]

Saturday 12 October: 9.00am – 10.45am Storytime with Karen McKinley & Cathrin Blickling An interactive reading of My Dog Bruiser Swallowed a Scooter and Taken by the Pirates, followed by craft activities to keep the kids occupied while parents attend the session below.   10.00am – 10.45am Concurrent parent session: Picture Book Appreciation Workshop for Grown-Ups with Lara Cain Gray Read and Share: Be confident with picture books Revamp your picture book reading style in an interactive workshop on the art of story sharing. Learn more about the enchanting connection between words and images that makes picture books important for fostering literacy and a lifelong love for stories. Lara will present practical tips on asking engaging questions, exploring visuals, and discovering themes, diving into timeless classics and new releases for unforgettable shared reading moments.   BOOK TICKETS HERE   Author BIO’s Karen McKinley has worked as a journalist in newspapers and television and been the publicist for various entertainment and corporate sectors over the past 35 years. Her book My Dog Bruiser Swallowed a Scooter (Little Steps 2024) is a fun rhyming book for children aged 2-7 set in the vege patch at the family farm in Maleny.  Cathrin Blickling is the […]