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Only 30 spots available

Be a part of a cozy day for fantasy lovers and aspiring writers. We'll be talking all about our guest authors' fantasy worlds and the untold secrets behind their process. Get the exclusive chance to sit down with the authors over a wholesome lunch and let all the questions your loning to ask flow. Come alone or with your friends, as you get to meet like-minded people. No awkward icebreakers we all hate. Just fun bookish games and a welcoming environment for you to express your love for fantasy books freely.

The Secret Reading

Writing Workshop

Introducing

Mandi Kontos

Mandi Kontos is an urban fantasy writer who lives in Melbourne, Australia with her husband, tuxedo cat Rajah, a plethora of plants and a collection of journals she never writes in. By day she is a buying assistant and by night a writing mindset mentor and word wrangler.

She has a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Writing and Publishing and a Masters in Creative Writing. She is a perpetual student and loves to learn. She is also the host of The Writing Apothecary Podcast where she explores writing with a holistic view thanks to her academic background.

Mandi loves to take the supernatural and blend it with the mundane things of life, taking mythology and spinning it on its head.

Her debut series, The Nexus Series labour of love, Faded Fragments was a long time coming with Fractured Pieces stepping it up a notch. You can purchase it directly from her website: https://dreamingfullyawake.com/books or at many of the stockist, check her website for the list.

Fire - Ignite The Writer Within

Time: 9:30 - 11:30 am


Your thoughts of being a writer don’t need to be reserved for your daydreams. It’s time for you to nurture the calling you have within you and explore your writing potential. In this two-hour workshop, Mandi will take you through how to explore and map out your ideas so you can get them down on paper. Sharing templates and techniques to help you discover your characters, build the vision and plot. No more staring at a blank screen, feeling lost on where to start. It’s time for you to fight the inner editor holding you back and realise the potential you hold inside.

Fire - Ignite The Writer Within

What's Included

2 hour intimate coaching session with writing mindset mentor and fantasy author Mandi Kontos


A notepad to begin your brainstorming in


Tea and coffee included


A creative potion to help get you started


All information slides and templates for you to reflect on and use

Agenda

When you purchase a VIP ticket and Fire Workshop ticket, you'll automatically get $20 off your order. This is what your magical day could look like.

9:30 - 11:30 am

Frir Workshop

Enjoy some tea and coffee, then get your idea down on paper. Guided by Mandi.

 

12:30 - 1:45 pm

Author Panel

Let's explore different fantasy worlds and the untold secrets behind their creations. With both seasoned and debut fantasy authors. Ranging from high fantasy to urban fantasy.

 

1:45 - 4:00 pm

VIP Lunch

Enjoy food and drinks with an author as you get to know them personally and connect with other fantasy book lovers. Take part in bookish games with the chance to win prizes and take home a goodie bag.

 

Get Early Bird Tickets

Only 30 spots available