Helen Scheuerer, Sarah A. Parker, Jaymin Eve and Stacey McEwan with contributing chair Vanessa Len Helen Scheuerer, Sarah A. Parker, Jaymin Eve and Stacey McEwan with contributing chair Vanessa Len

Romantasy Allstars

Helen Scheuerer, Sarah A. Parker, Jaymin Eve and Stacey McEwan with contributing chair Vanessa Len
09 Oct
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ABOUT THE SHOW

It’s the portmanteau on everyone’s lips. This star-studded panel brings together some of the most compelling writers in the romantasy game for a deep dive into the tropes, twists and tricks of this steamy subgenre. 

PART OF BRISBANE WRITERS FESTIVAL

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ABOUT THE ARTIST

Helen Scheuerer is a Sunday Times bestselling author best known for her romantasy series, The Legends of Thezmarr and The Ashes of Thezmarr. Her work has been highly praised for its strong, flawed female characters and its action-packed plots. Helen’s love of writing and books led her to pursue a creative writing degree and a Masters of Publishing. She has been a full-time author since 2018 and now lives amidst the mountains in New Zealand where she is constantly dreaming up new stories.”

Sarah A. Parker is an international bestselling autho​r who​ grew up on a farm in New Zealand, where she spent her days getting lost amongst the rolling pasture, building forts in the hedge, climbing trees, and exploring the forest pathways—making up elaborate stories that never lost their grip on her. She now lives in Australia with her husband​, two dogs, three children, and countless plants, and spends her days pouring her stories onto paper rather than throwing them to the wind. Her genre of choice is epic fantasy romance, and she thrives off dreaming up​ real, ​​complex characters​​ and immersive worlds to get lost amongst.

Jaymin Eve is the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Amazon Charts, and Amazon #1 Bestselling author of fantasy and contemporary romance novels filled with steamy love stories, adventure, and humor. Happily-ever-after guaranteed. She lives in Australia with her husband, two beautiful daughters, and a couple of crazy pets. Her books have sold millions worldwide and have been translated into multiple languages. Her Supernatural Prison/Academy series is now airing on Netflix as an animated series.

Stacey McEwan is the bestselling author of the Glacian Trilogy. Her debut fantasy romance novel, Ledge, has been published in several languages. Stacey received a bachelor’s degree in education in 2012 and was a classroom teacher for eleven years. She is a content creator on multiple platforms, including TikTok and Instagram. Stacey first published after book lovers of the internet encouraged her to share her story ideas. She was born and raised on the Gold Coast, Australia, and still resides in her hometown with her husband, two children and one questionable dog.

Vanessa Len is an internationally bestselling Australian author and educational editor who has worked on everything from language learning programs to STEM resources to professional learning for teachers. Her series Only a Monster has been translated into ten languages. You can visit her online at: vanessalen.com.

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PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES

Thu 9 Oct 2025
7:30PM

VENUE

Powerhouse Theatre

TICKETS

Premium
$49.90*
A Reserve
$39.90*
B Reserve
$29.90*
Premium Concession
$45*
A Reserve Concession
$35*
B Reserve Concession
$25*
*$7.20 transaction fee applies to all ticket purchases

DURATION

60 minutes

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Suitable for 15+

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

Contains adult themes

Contains coarse language

ACCESSIBILITY

  • wheelchair_accessible
Presented by Brisbane Writers Festival in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Helen Scheuerer is a Sunday Times bestselling author best known for her romantasy series, The Legends of Thezmarr and The Ashes of Thezmarr. Her work has been highly praised for its strong, flawed female characters and its action-packed plots. Helen’s love of writing and books led her to pursue a creative writing degree and a Masters of Publishing. She has been a full-time author since 2018 and now lives amidst the mountains in New Zealand where she is constantly dreaming up new stories.”

Sarah A. Parker is an international bestselling autho​r who​ grew up on a farm in New Zealand, where she spent her days getting lost amongst the rolling pasture, building forts in the hedge, climbing trees, and exploring the forest pathways—making up elaborate stories that never lost their grip on her. She now lives in Australia with her husband​, two dogs, three children, and countless plants, and spends her days pouring her stories onto paper rather than throwing them to the wind. Her genre of choice is epic fantasy romance, and she thrives off dreaming up​ real, ​​complex characters​​ and immersive worlds to get lost amongst.

Jaymin Eve is the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Amazon Charts, and Amazon #1 Bestselling author of fantasy and contemporary romance novels filled with steamy love stories, adventure, and humor. Happily-ever-after guaranteed. She lives in Australia with her husband, two beautiful daughters, and a couple of crazy pets. Her books have sold millions worldwide and have been translated into multiple languages. Her Supernatural Prison/Academy series is now airing on Netflix as an animated series.

Stacey McEwan is the bestselling author of the Glacian Trilogy. Her debut fantasy romance novel, Ledge, has been published in several languages. Stacey received a bachelor’s degree in education in 2012 and was a classroom teacher for eleven years. She is a content creator on multiple platforms, including TikTok and Instagram. Stacey first published after book lovers of the internet encouraged her to share her story ideas. She was born and raised on the Gold Coast, Australia, and still resides in her hometown with her husband, two children and one questionable dog.

Vanessa Len is an internationally bestselling Australian author and educational editor who has worked on everything from language learning programs to STEM resources to professional learning for teachers. Her series Only a Monster has been translated into ten languages. You can visit her online at: vanessalen.com.