Shelley Parker-Chan is back with He Who Drowned the World, the sequel to their international bestseller She Who Became the Sun.

After a successful rebellion against Mongol rule, there are enemies on all sides for Zhu Yuanzhang. Set against the backdrop of 14th century China, this queer reimagining gives a fantastical spin the story of Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty.

Step into the world of stolen fates and ruthless gambles with Shelley as they discuss their groundbreaking duology, and writing home grown fantasy fiction.

Join us at the bookshop for the launch of Heartsease, the latest novel from local author Kate Kruimink.

A BIT OF ADVICE. We all know difficult people – and sometimes, those difficult people are the ones we see in the mirror. But there are times when we need help to identify and manage narcissistic abusers, interfering relatives and psychopathic workmates. These authors discuss how we can modify our mindset, adapt communication styles and take practical steps towards improving our quality of life.

GOTHIC TALES. Delectable darkness is great fantasy’s secret ingredient. These authors examine the allure of the gothic, how its motifs give shape to our most unsettling impulses, and the friction between escapism and a good scare.

Overlooked, overworked, and over it…these writers consider the expectations forced upon women, how far the feminist movement has come, and how much further there is still to go. In law, art, family and politics, these books make the case for how women can assert their strength.

Malevolent spirits and inexplicable coincidences haunt these twisty psychological thrillers, with their unsettling suggestions that reality is not always what it seems.