Hearts, Heat & Happy Endings: with Olivia Tolich & Bridie Blake

Schedule

Sun Mar 15 2026 at 01:30 pm to 02:30 pm

UTC+11:00

Location

Brimbank Libraries: Sunshine Library | Sunshine, VI

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Meet romance writers Olivia Tolich and Bridie Blake for an engaging conversation about love on the page.
Audience: Young Adults & Adults
About this Event

Important Booking Info:
  • This event is for adults and young people aged 16+
  • Please cancel via phone or the eventbrite app if you can no longer attend, so that we can offer tickets to other community members.



Event Info:

Join rising romance voices Olivia Tolich and Bridie Blake for a warm, funny and deeply engaging conversation about love on the page.

From yearning to slow-burn tension, they reveal how they craft chemistry, heartbreak and happily-ever-afters that keep readers hooked.

A must-attend event for anyone who adores contemporary romance and the art of writing irresistible characters.

Discover the range of events for 2026 Brimbank Writers & Readers Festival events online at brimbanklibraries.vic.gov.au

The 2026 Brimbank Writers & Readers Festival is proudly supported by Brimbank City Council, Victoria University, Creative Brimbank and Vision Australia Radio.


Find out more about this event's presenters at:

· Author Olivia Tolich

· Author Bridie Blake


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[ Image description 1: Collaged Image of Bookcovers Side Character Energy by Olivia Tolich and The Boyfriend Clause by Bridie Blake. Text reads Brimbank Writers & Readers Festival, Sharing Stories 12-17 March 2026]
[ Image description 2: Text Reads: Read Olivia Tolich. Image of Bookcover: Side Character Energy. Image of Author: Olivia Tolich. Photography Credit: Carlen Gedye. Text Reads: Read Bridie Blake. Image of Bookcover: The Boyfriend Clause. Image of Author: Bride Blake. Photography Credit: Eikon Photography ]


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Brimbank Libraries: Sunshine Library, 301 Hampshire Road, Sunshine, Australia

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