Book launch | Haunted Hearts - North Lakes

Next date: Saturday, 14 February 2026 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

The Australian Pen anthology series returns to City of Moreton Bay! Join us for a special Valentine's Day event for writers and readers.

Local author and publisher Delia Strange launches Haunted Hearts, the long-awaited fourth anthology in her series of short stories by local writers. Haunted Hearts features both established and emerging writers exploring the world of paranormal romance.

Featured authors include: Ryan Alcott, Nyssa Baschel, Evelyn Caster, Linda Conlon, Margaret Dakin, Fiona Emily, A J R Fraser, Jodie Lane, M A Maclean, J. H. Nelson, Gregory Peake, R A Purtill, and Delia Strange.

Stories collected and edited by 1231 Publishing.

Stay on after the book launch to experience a unique Q&A session with Delia, and local authors Jodie Lane and Linda Conlon, answering all your questions about writing and getting your writing published. 

Free. Bookings required. For adults.

About our presenters

Delia Strange has worked in and around the publishing and printing industries for more than 30 years before starting her own small publishing business, 1231 Publishing. In that time she’s learned a number of time-saving and cost-effective tips for publishing books in a range of formats.

Queer, autistic nerd, Jodie Lane reads and writes science fantasy, dark comedy and YA time-travel adventure. She loves finding the quirky and odd in her everyday world, and is passionate about telling authentic stories that make people feel alive.

A full-time teacher and a part-time co-author, managing to release six books in a seven-book science fantasy series (and already working on the final book), Linda Conlon has experience with planning and writing with a co-author. She will reveal the benefits of a companion writing relationship.

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Location

North Lakes Library, 10 The Corso, North Lakes, 4509, View map