Stacey McEwan in conversation with Dee Salmin
About this Event
Over 3 evenings, hear from incredible storytellers as they delve into their latest work and discuss their creative process.
Join Australian romantasy author and BookTok star Stacey McEwan as she discusses her latest book, A Forsaken Prophecy (July 2026), the second instalment in her The Artisan Trilogy series.
In Belavere Trench, the Artisans and the Craftsmen are at war. Patrick, the last Alchemist, and Nina, the world’s only known Earth Charmer, have been captured by the Artisans, putting Patrick’s rebel union in a precarious position.
Stacey will be joined in conversation by Dee Salmin, award-winning broadcaster and host of triple j’s The Hook Up podcast, known for her candid and insightful conversations exploring love, relationships and contemporary culture. Dee is also the author of It’s Not Love, Actually, a feminist guide to modern relationships.
After journeying through fractured loyalties and ancient magic, you’ll have the opportunity to delve into the political and magical tensions of Belavere City, the inspiration behind the novel and its themes during an audience Q&A.
Auslan interpretation is available on request.
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Doors will open from 6.15pm. Drinks will be available to purchase on the night.
Copies of Stacey’s books will be available for purchase from Readings at the event.
About Stacey McEwan
Stacey McEwan is the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of the Glacian Trilogy. Her debut fantasy romance novel, Ledge, has been published in several languages. Stacey received a bachelor’s degree in education in 2012 and was a classroom teacher for eleven years. She is a 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.
About Dee Salmin
Dee Salmin is a writer and an award-winning broadcaster, best known for hosting The Hook Up, triple j's podcast about love, sex, dating and relationships. After years of talking to people about their love lives, she's finally opening up about her own. It's Not Love, Actually is her debut book - part memoir, part manifesto. It's an unfiltered, feminist guide to raising your standards in a world that keeps telling women to settle. Dee lives in Melbourne and can usually be found in an op shop looking for gems whilst simultaneously voice-noting her friends telling them to decentre men.
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AUD 0.00 to AUD 23.00
