All Booked Out is a book fest designed for readers, writers, authors and those interested in the indie publishing industry. With an author market, kids corner, panels, readings and a book swap on offer, All Booked Out is designed to be a haven for all things books.                                                 

Taking place in the heart of winter, All Booked Out celebrates the stories and local authors that keep our hearts warm. With the theme of Themes  We Orbit threaded through the event, authors and attendees are invited to explore the ideas, thoughts, dreams and fantasies they just can’t ignore.

As part of the first ever All Booked Out Fest, Coven Press presents the Romance in Fiction: More Than a Fad author panel.

Some will say that romance is having a moment in fiction right now, but we think it’s been here for as long as humans have been sharing stories. Join Coven Press as they chat to authors about their thoughts on the importance of romance in fiction, how they craft it and why it has such staying power. Arrive early or stay later to check out the author market, featuring local indie authors, and the book swap! 

Featuring Holly Brunnbauer (What Did I Miss? HarperCollins 2025), Julie Kay (The Ties That Bind) and Emma Mugglestone (Wattle Junction series & In the Long Run Penguin 2025). Moderated by Coven Press editorial coordinator Anna Bilbrough.

As part of the first ever All Booked Out Fest, Coven Press presents the Seeking Suspense: Crafting Tension author panel.

Suspense and tension are techniques used in nearly all genres of writing. Tension draws readers in, pulls them along with the plot and elicits emotional reactions. Join Coven Press as they chat to authors about suspense: why we seek it and how to craft it.

Arrive early or stay later to check out the author market, featuring local indie authors, and the book swap! 

Featuring Kelly Wilson (Where the Driftwood Meets the Sand), J.B. Villinger (The Acolytes series) and Nicholas Wetemans (The Blackburn Chronicles). Moderated by Coven Press marketing coordinator Stef Talevski.

As part of the first ever All Booked Out Fest, Coven Press presents the Fantasy in a Fractured World author panel.

Fantasy worlds often reflect the world we live in, using magic or supernatural elements to explore our histories and mirror our hopes, fears and visions for the future. Join Coven Press as they talk to authors about the importance of fantasy in a fractured, or fracturing, world. Arrive early or stay later to check out the author market, featuring local indie authors, and the book swap! 

Featuring J.C. Rycroft (The Everlands Cycle series), Anthony Kearle (An Echo of the Ashes series) and Elisse Hay (Something Wicked series). Moderated by Coven Press publishing and logistics coordinator Alana Lambert.

As part of the first ever All Booked Out Fest, Coven Press presents The Indie Industry: A Breakdown industry panel.

Indie publishing continues to grow and carve out its own lane in the publishing industry, offering accessibility and inclusion to authors and readers alike. Join Coven Press as they chat to industry professionals and authors about the ins and outs of the indie industry and how it differs from traditional routes. Arrive early or stay later to check out the author market, featuring local indie authors, and the book swap! 

Featuring MG Hunt (author and podcaster), Stef Talevski (Coven Press), Lauren Goodrham (Hardy Audio) and Paula Gleeson (Boney Creek Thomas & Mercer 2025). Moderated by Coven Press design coordinator Liz McCracken.