New Dawn

Finished copies are here! 🎉

There's less than TWO WEEKS until the release of Maria Linwood's fantasy epic Mistress of Amber and Flame and - in case you couldn't tell - we're pretty excited. We promise we'll get back to making our launch event sparkle as soon as we can tear our eyes away from these beauties! 😍

Do you have your tickets for our launch yet? Let us know in the comments if we'll see you there! 🔥

https://www.betterreadevents.com/events/maria-linwood-in-conversation-with-annie-mccann

🎁 FLASH SALE - 50% off Kate Forsyth's Long-Lost Fairy Tales 🎁

Need an excuse to discover more of Aussie legend Kate Forsyth's characteristic magic? This weekend only get yourself a copy of Kate Forsyth's Long-Lost Fairy Tales at half price! 🎉

LLFT features:
✨ 21 forgotten tales of courage and kindness retold for the modern audience
🎨 Over 60 illustrations by the incomparable Lorena Carrington
📚 Personal notes from Kate and Lorena at the end of each story with details about the history and creative process of each tale

Don't miss out on the magic - head to the link below and pick up LLFT now! 🔥

https://newdawnpublishing.com.au/kate-forsyths-long-lost-fairy-tales/

Fantasy map appreciation time! ✨

We've been seeing a lot of love for Megan White's dark fantasy debut The Anatomy of Songs recently and couldn't let the chance to show off this stunning map pass us by! Major shout out to the lovely Virginia Allyn for this gorgeous piece of cartography 😍

What's your favourite fantasy map? Let us know in the comments so we can fawn over them! 🗺

Tuesday is for TBR stacks! 📚

With dragons, cosy fantasy, dark and dazzling fairytales, and of course lots of strong female characters, we're never out of books to read. Though it definitely says something about us that we keep coming back to re-read our own authors! 😍

What's next on your TBR? Are you a mood reader or a planner? ✨

Okay, it's safe to admit that we're OBSESSED with this gorgeous cover! 😍

We didn't think we could be any more excited for Madeline Te Whiu's The Queen Thief and a final dive into Telium's story - and then we saw this cover. This trilogy is going to look amazing as a complete set. Plus, it'll definitely destroy us but we think it's worth it, right? 😅

The countdown is officially on until this jaw-dropping finale arrives in October! Who's got TQT on their TBR already? 📚

https://newdawnpublishing.com.au/the-queen-thief/

The night of the Ritual draws closer... 🔥

Maria Linwood's fantasy epic Mistress of Amber and Flame is under three weeks away and we couldn't resist another bookish tease 😉

Are you ready for a game of cat and mouse? A fight between good and evil? A world where matters of ritual and heart can be fatal? Then come along to our launch event on 3rd August and add your power to the Ritual! Tickets available at the link below! 🎟

https://www.betterreadevents.com/events/maria-linwood-in-conversation-with-annie-mccann

ICYMI: The title for Madeline Te Whiu's final entry in The Soul Thief Trilogy is here! 👑

THE QUEEN THIEF is coming your way on 31st October and we couldn't be more excited for this final journey into Alkoria. One thing that's certain is that our badass assassin Telium will not let her story end quietly. ⚔️

Who's ready to step back into Telium's story one more time? How about a cover reveal soon to tide you over until release? 😏

Anyone else still starstruck from Supanova Comic Con & Gaming Perth? 🤩

Not only did we have a wonderful weekend with our authors Madeline Te Whiu and Megan White Author, but Maddy also showed us why she's already a fantasy legend by interviewing the one and only Rebecca Yarros! 🔥

We're incredibly proud of our authors and weekends like this are a dream come true. Just one question: Fourth Wing x The Assassin Thief crossover when? 🐉

Can you believe it? The Anatomy of Songs is one year old today! 🎂

The Anatomy of Songs has taken us on adventures we couldn't have dreamed of - both in the book and outside - and we couldn't be more proud to be the home of this incredible book and its dazzling author, Megan White Author 👑

Happy book birthday, Megan and TAOS! We can't wait for all the adventures yet to come 🎉

Don’t miss out on special guest, Juliet Marillier at Supanova Perth today! We’ll be at Booth 3047 for all your questions and maybe a tease of her upcoming duology with us 🔥

A quick reminder, Perth people - I will be at Supanova tomorrow, Saturday June 28, from 11am to 2.30pm. Find me at the New Dawn table. There will be copies of Mother Thorn to purchase if you wish, and I am happy to sign those or any other book (written by me) that you want to bring in. I'd love to get some photos with readers too (I'll be the one who's not dressed up.) My name doesn't appear on the official program because I'm not attending the full event, but I will be there. I'll also have some second hand copies of my books (a motley assortment) in excellent condition. You'll be able to purchase one of these by making a donation (minimum $5) to the RSPCA - you can do this at the New Dawn table.

PS my website has been redesigned - the new version just went up in the last 24 hours. More on that later, but there's now an option to subscribe to an email list.

🎉NEW TEAM MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENT🎉

We're so thrilled to announce that the wonderful Steph Pyers has joined our team as our Publicist! 💝

Steph has been reading and writing fantasy since she was a kid and is an avid lover of gothic fantasy and dark academia. Steph has spent the two years as part of the team who started Sydney Book Society, building an amazing bookish community with incredible readers and writers from Sydney! 📖

Welcome to Team New Dawn, Steph! You're already doing amazing work with us and we're so lucky to have you! 🥰

Some highlights from our bookish adventures in Sydney! 📸

Featuring:
🪄The incredible Fables & Fantasies event with Sydney Book Society and our wonderful host Steph Pyers
🔥Director Dylan, Madeline Te Whiu, and Megan White Author at Supanova Sydney
🎀 Special guest appearances from Maria Linwood
😍 A wonderful Telium cosplay (we're in awe)
📖 The best weekend with all our readers and new friends

Massive thank you to Supanova Comic Con & Gaming and Sydney Book Society for making last weekend so amazing! 🥳

A little Mistress of Amber and Flame tease to celebrate hump day 😉

Want to get a copy of this beauty before release? Then don't miss your chance to enter our giveaway to snag one of three ARCs of Maria Linwood's gorgeous fantasy epic! ⚔

The giveaway ends this Saturday at 23:59 AWST so head to our profile via the link below and enter via our pinned giveaway post now! 🔥

https://www.instagram.com/p/C8ijMKroimg/

As a Perth-based indie publisher, we love bringing our fantasy works to the rest of Australia but this week we have a very special local event that shows us why we love home so much 💖

Join us for an intimate evening of conversation with Megan White Author at Kalamunda Libraries THIS THURSDAY. Tickets are just $5 but space is limited so make sure to book now to avoid missing out! 🔥

https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1238407?

Want to get your hands on an ARC of Maria Linwood’s Mistress of Amber and Flame? We’re giving away 3 copies to lucky readers over on our Instagram page right now!

Head over to on Instagram now to enter! Good luck! 🎉

Rise and Rule

Title reveal soon

Madeline Te Whiu

It's Throwback Thursday and this one has us emotional! 💝

Throwing it back to one of our very first events when we had just published Madeline Te Whiu's dark fantasy debut, The Assassin Thief. Fast-forward nearly two years and we have even more incredible authors, a shelf of books we couldn't be prouder of, and the end of The Soul Thief Trilogy is in sight 😭

When did you first discover our little corner of Aussie fantasy? Let us know in the comments how long you've been with us! ✨

Love Aussie fantasy? Looking for some local events? Come along to this incredible event next Thursday at Kalamunda Libraries where Megan White Author will be discussing all things The Anatomy of Songs! We can't wait to see you there! 🔥

https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1238407

Need some Monday Motivation? How about this treat of an event at the end of the week? ✨

We couldn't be more excited to be partnering with Sydney Book Society to showcase our fabulous romantasy authors, Madeline Te Whiu (The Soul Thief Trilogy) and Megan White Author (The Anatomy of Songs)! Come along this Friday for a night of bookish fun with other fantasy lovers and dive into the dark heart of Aussie fantasy! ⚔

Oh, and did we mention tickets are FREE? Just register below and come along! 🔥

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjCtPlvR1Q5sbJvgXhtohwBwobIJjPtOS4H4kfTuSt99l65Q/viewform

The timeline felt like it was missing a certain Aussie dark fantasy so we had to fix that 😉

If you're not already in love with Megan White Author's romantasy The Anatomy of Songs then what are you waiting for? Read now for:
🎼 A totally unique magic system that's based on music
⚔️ A morally grey healer by day/assassin by night protagonist
📖 Dual POVs
❤️‍🔥 A dash of enemies to lovers with he fell first energy

We're about to re-read so who's with us? Let us know if you've read TAOS already or if you're yet to dive into this incredible world in the comments! 🔥

✨ SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT ✨

We're so excited to announce that fantasy legend Juliet Marillier Official Fan Page will be joining us at Supanova Perth for a signing of her collection Mother Thorn from Serenity Press! 🥳

Juliet is joining fellow New Dawn authors Madeline Te Whiu and Megan White Author on Saturday 29 June from 11am - 2:30pm for what is sure to be a special afternoon of signings, questions, and maybe even a tease or two of her upcoming New Dawn duology! 📖

If you weren't already joining us at Supanova Perth then clear your calendar so you don't miss out on this incredible afternoon of bookish fun! Who's coming along?? 🔥

What a weekend at Oz Comic-Con Melbourne with Madeline Te Whiu and Lorena Carrington! 🔥

Featuring:
🥰 Wholesome author bonding
😵‍💫 Director Dylan staring down the camera
📖 Signing chaos

Safe to say, we cannot wait for our next events after such a wonderful weekend! Who has plans to come see us at our upcoming appearances? ✨

✨ CALLING ALL AUTHORS ✨

Do you have a completed fantasy or sci-fi manuscript? Want to see your book on the New Dawn shelf? Our submissions are officially OPEN and we are looking for all things speculative! 🥳

So, if you've got a dystopian sci-fi that will blow our socks off or a cosy fantasy that will keep us snug, head to our submissions page at the link below and turn your writing dream into a reality. We can't wait to hear from you! 📖

https://newdawnpublishing.com.au/submissions/

Hey book lovers, we're here with the event annoucement you've all been waiting for: Supanova Comic Con & Gaming PERTH! 🥳

And we're bringing our romantasy enchantresses, Megan White Author and Madeline Te Whiu with us! Have questions about The Assassin Thief? Dying to learn more about The Anatomy of Songs? Just want to meet these local legends? Come along! 👑

Will you be there? Let us know if you'll be there in the comments! 👇

Have you checked out Lorena Carrington’s fairytale exhibit yet? If not, it’s just been extended so make sure to visit Blarney Books and dive into the magic! ✨

Hey Aussie readers, looking for your next locally-written fantasy obsessions? 👑

The Soul Thief Trilogy by Madeline Te Whiu and The Anatomy of Songs by Megan White Author are the dark, delicious, and compulsive fantasy reads you've been looking for this ! ⚔

Grab your copies at the link below and get in on the hype now: 👇

https://newdawnpublishing.com.au/books/

We're just TWO MONTHS away from the release of Maria Linwood's epic fantasy Mistress of Amber and Flame so we couldn't resist a little bookish tease... 📖

If you're craving some high fantasy, an epic clash of good vs evil, and a protagonist with a heart and world divided, then Mistress of Amber and Flame is the book you need on your TBR and bookshelves! ⚔

Do you feel the whisper of the Ritual's power calling to you? Then make sure to pre-order this epic fantasy now! 🔥

https://newdawnpublishing.com.au/mistress-of-amber-and-flame/

More bookish event announcements? Convention season is really here! 🥳

We're so excited to be heading back toSupanova Comic Con & Gaming Sydney with our queens of dark fantasy, Madeline Te Whiu and Megan White Author! 👑

So, who's joining us? We're ready to talk all things romantasy, spill on the dashing fae of our dreams, and compare notes on our favourite assassin protags! ⚔