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Cosy Reads

09 Oct
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ABOUT THE SHOW

Amanda Hampson, Sophie Green, Christy Anne Jones & Victoria Hannan in conversation with Carla Salmon

A tenacious troupe of tea ladies on the trail of a murderer. A seaside salon that welcomes four women as they learn to embrace love. An aspiring young witch who seeks lessons in magic at a tea shop that hides all kinds of secrets. And a solo trip to the bright lights of Las Vegas that offers surprising lessons in selfhood and acceptance. These four delightful and heartfelt novels follow bold and brilliant women who are about to find more than what they bargained for.

PART OF BRISBANE WRITERS FESTIVAL

White logo with a bold geometric shape on the left and the text Brisbane Writers Festival in large, white, sans-serif letters on a black background.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Amanda Hampson has been writing professionally for more than thirty years and is the bestselling author of ten novels. The Tea Ladies won the 2024 Danger Awards for Best Crime Fiction and was Shortlisted for the 2024 Davitt Awards – Best Adult Crime and 2024 Ned Kelly Awards – Best Fiction.

Book cover of “The Model Murder” by Amanda Hampson. Features a mannequin wearing a black and white striped dress, bullet holes, and playful fonts. Tagline reads: “Trouble’s brewing. Just add hot water!”.

Sophie Green is an author and publisher who lives in Sydney. In her spare time, she writes about country music on her website, Sunburnt Country Music. Sophie’s novels are internationally published, and each has been an Australian Top Ten bestseller. The Frock Shop is her eighth novel.

Book cover for The Frock Shop by Sophie Green. Features flowers, clothing on a rack, and the tagline “Where clothes are just the start of the story.” Title and author are in large, colorful fonts.

Christy Anne Jones is an author, illustrator, book reviewer and maker of creative things. Her short stories and travel writing have been published across Australia and Japan. She lives in leafy Adelaide, on Kaurna [GAR-na] Land, with her partner and puppy. Theodora’s Tea Shop is her debut novel.

Book cover with a large black raven, a full moon, purple flowers, a tea bag, and ornate gold lines. The title reads Theodora’s Tea Shop. The tagline says, Nothing is more dangerous than a witch with secrets.

Victoria Hannan is a photographer and writer who lives in Melbourne/Naarm. She has written three books: Kokomo, Marshmallow and I Love The Whole World!

Book cover with large black text reading I LOVE THE WHOLE WORLD! over a colorful background featuring blurred cactus flowers. The authors name, Victoria Hannan, is at the bottom in white text.

Carla Salmon is a teacher and marketing professional who loves telling stories. Her coastal mystery thrillers for young teens are inspired by Carla’s country coastal childhood, where sports ruled and beach campsites were paradise.

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PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES

Fri 9 Oct 2026
3:30PM

VENUE

Underground Theatre

TICKETS

Adult
$29.90*
Concession
$25*
*$7.20 transaction fee applies to all ticket purchases

DURATION

60 minutes

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Suitable for all ages

18 months and under free on the knee; all other ages must hold a valid ticket

ACCESSIBILITY

  • wheelchair_accessible

Accessiblity Information at Brisbane Powerhouse

Presented by Brisbane Writers Festival in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Amanda Hampson has been writing professionally for more than thirty years and is the bestselling author of ten novels. The Tea Ladies won the 2024 Danger Awards for Best Crime Fiction and was Shortlisted for the 2024 Davitt Awards – Best Adult Crime and 2024 Ned Kelly Awards – Best Fiction.

Book cover of “The Model Murder” by Amanda Hampson. Features a mannequin wearing a black and white striped dress, bullet holes, and playful fonts. Tagline reads: “Trouble’s brewing. Just add hot water!”.

Sophie Green is an author and publisher who lives in Sydney. In her spare time, she writes about country music on her website, Sunburnt Country Music. Sophie’s novels are internationally published, and each has been an Australian Top Ten bestseller. The Frock Shop is her eighth novel.

Book cover for The Frock Shop by Sophie Green. Features flowers, clothing on a rack, and the tagline “Where clothes are just the start of the story.” Title and author are in large, colorful fonts.

Christy Anne Jones is an author, illustrator, book reviewer and maker of creative things. Her short stories and travel writing have been published across Australia and Japan. She lives in leafy Adelaide, on Kaurna [GAR-na] Land, with her partner and puppy. Theodora’s Tea Shop is her debut novel.

Book cover with a large black raven, a full moon, purple flowers, a tea bag, and ornate gold lines. The title reads Theodora’s Tea Shop. The tagline says, Nothing is more dangerous than a witch with secrets.

Victoria Hannan is a photographer and writer who lives in Melbourne/Naarm. She has written three books: Kokomo, Marshmallow and I Love The Whole World!

Book cover with large black text reading I LOVE THE WHOLE WORLD! over a colorful background featuring blurred cactus flowers. The authors name, Victoria Hannan, is at the bottom in white text.

Carla Salmon is a teacher and marketing professional who loves telling stories. Her coastal mystery thrillers for young teens are inspired by Carla’s country coastal childhood, where sports ruled and beach campsites were paradise.

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