852 Press

20/10/2025

It's - 20-26 October 2025 - a time that encourages individuals, communities, schools and organisations to be inspired to promote the importance of water.

The 2025 theme is Bring Water into Focus – a new call to action that encourages people to see water not just as a resource, but as the invisible thread connecting everything in our lives.

THE MALLEE - written by former federal member of parliament Richard Evans - brings water into sharp focus as both a lifeline and a source of power, revealing how control over this essential resource shapes communities, politics, and survival itself.

Through its gripping political drama, the novel exposes the fragile balance between greed and necessity, reminding readers that water connects, and defines, every aspect of life in the Australian landscape.

THE MALLEE is available from major retailers online, local bookstores, and libraries.

For more information: https://www.852press.com.au/the-mallee/

Learn more about National Water Week: https://www.nationalwaterweek.org/

08/10/2025

See you next week!

Memory, Meaning, and the World Around You workshop for writers of staged of their journey.

Join 852 Press Director Dr Julia Evans and author of ten books, Richard Evans, in this hands-on, two-hour workshop to explore:

✔️ Unlock insights from letters & correspondence
✔️ Ground your story in history & culture
✔️ Navigate the ethics of writing about others
✔️ Tackle memory gaps with confidence

Learn more: https://www.852press.com.au/writers-workshop-memory-meaning-and-the-world-around-you/

When: 9:30am-11:30am Saturday 18 October 2025
Where: Dudley Denny City Library, 134 Victoria Street, Mackay

FREE Registration: https://mackay.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=164962

No writing experience needed, just curiosity and something to write with.

01/10/2025

Registrations now open!

Memory, Meaning, and the World Around You workshop for writers of staged of their journey.

Join 852 Press Director Dr Julia Evans and author of ten books, Richard Evans, in this hands-on, two-hour workshop to explore:
✔️ Unlock insights from letters & correspondence
✔️ Ground your story in history & culture
✔️ Navigate the ethics of writing about others
✔️ Tackle memory gaps with confidence

Learn more: https://www.852press.com.au/writers-workshop-memory-meaning-and-the-world-around-you/

When: 9:30am-11:30am Saturday 18 October 2025
Where: Dudley Denny City Library, 134 Victoria Street, Mackay
FREE Registration: https://mackay.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=164962

No writing experience needed, just curiosity and something to write with.

Mackay Regional Council Libraries

24/09/2025

Save the date!

Memoir isn’t just about looking inward, it’s about weaving together memory, relationships, and the times we’ve lived through.

Join 852 Press Director Dr Julia Evans and author of ten books, Richard Evans, in this hands-on, two-hour workshop to explore:

✔️ Unlock insights from letters & correspondence
✔️ Ground your story in history & culture
✔️ Navigate the ethics of writing about others
✔️ Tackle memory gaps with confidence

Perfect for writers ready to bring more depth, honesty, and perspective to their memoir.

When: 9:30am-11:30am Saturday 18 October 2025
Where: Dudley Denny City Library, 134 Victoria Street, Mackay
FREE Registration: https://mackay.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=164962

No writing experience needed, just curiosity and something to write with.

Mackay Regional Council Libraries

17/09/2025

Happy Release Day!

Congratulations to Rick Brown for the launch of THE MYSTERIOUS MY ISAAC.

Perfect for aspiring entrepreneurs and anyone seeking timeless lessons in business and life, THE MYSTERIOUS MR ISAAC is an inspiring business fable about mentorship, customer service, and lasting success.

On a crowded London Underground train, a frustrated young man meets Mr Isaac. What begins as a chance encounter blossoms into a life-changing mentorship.

Through thought-provoking conversations, Mr Isaac reveals a simple but powerful truth: real business success is not built on shortcuts, but on integrity, perseverance, and genuine client care.

Buy now on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/TMMIsaac

Also available on IngramSpark.

We invite reviewers to contact us for a free copy (paperback or eBook) of THE MYSTERIOUS MR ISAAC.

10/09/2025

Available soon!

On a crowded London train, a frustrated young man meets Mr Isaac—an unlikely mentor with timeless wisdom. Through stories of service, perseverance, and integrity, he learns that true business success is built not on shortcuts, but on genuine customer care.

New 852 Press author, Rick Brown, built a multi-million-dollar business before retiring to the Whitsundays, where he rekindled his passion for storytelling. His writing blends lived experience with imagination, offering narratives that inspire, entertain, and remind us of the values that shape meaningful success.

Inspiring, practical, and unforgettable.

For more information visit: https://www.852press.com.au/the-mysterious-mr-isaac/

We invite readers and reviewers to contact us for a free Advance Copy (paperback or eBook) of THE MYSTERIOUS MR ISAAC

06/08/2025

Registrations closing! Book now!

When: 9:30am-11:30am Saturday 16 August 2025
Where: Dudley Denny City Library, 134 Victoria Street, Mackay
Registration: Free

What is the difference between writing and storytelling?

Join 852 Press Director Dr Julia Evans and author of ten books, Richard Evans, in this hands-on, two-hour workshop to explore:

✔️ Classic three act structure and how to use it
✔️ Create vivid characters and dynamic settings
✔️ Importance of conflict and resolution
✔️ Experiment with narrative voice and point of view

No writing experience needed—just curiosity and something to write with. A perfect first step (or refresher!) for anyone ready to dive into storytelling.

👉 Learn more & register now: https://mackay.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=156971

30/07/2025

Registrations now open!

When: 9:30am-11:30am Saturday 16 August 2025
Where: Dudley Denny City Library, 134 Victoria Street, Mackay
Registration: Free

What is the difference between writing and storytelling?

Join 852 Press Director Dr Julia Evans and author of ten books, Richard Evans, in this hands-on, two-hour workshop to explore:

✔️ Classic three act structure and how to use it
✔️ Create vivid characters and dynamic settings
✔️ Importance of conflict and resolution
✔️ Experiment with narrative voice and point of view

No writing experience needed—just curiosity and something to write with. A perfect first step (or refresher!) for anyone ready to dive into storytelling.

👉 Learn more & register now: https://www.852press.com.au/start-writing-a-creative-workshop-for-beginners/

15/07/2025

Save the date!

What makes a story stick in the heart and mind?

Join 852 Press Director Dr Julia Evans and author of ten books, Richard Evans, in this hands-on, two-hour workshop to explore the fundamentals of great storytelling—structure, character, setting, conflict, and voice.

Topics covered:
✔️ Classic three act structure and how to use it
✔️ Create vivid characters and dynamic settings
✔️ Importance of conflict and resolution
✔️ Experiment with narrative voice and point of view

When: 9:30am-11:30am Saturday 16 August 2025
Where: Dudley Denny City Library, 134 Victoria Street, Mackay
Registration: Free

No writing experience needed—just curiosity and something to write with. A perfect first step (or refresher!) for anyone ready to dive into storytelling.

04/06/2025

In the news!

👇 Read all about 852 Press' next free workshop in Mackay, 10am Saturday 7 June on publishing pathways:

🖋️ Aspiring authors, ready to take the reins of your publishing journey?

Don’t miss the free Publishing Pathways workshop on June 7 at Dudley Denny Library! Learn the ins and outs of traditional, hybrid, and self-publishing from industry pros.

Click here to secure your spot and turn your manuscript into reality:
https://tinyurl.com/2b6dkcc5

28/05/2025

Registrations now open!

Join 852 Press Director Dr Julia Evans and author of ten books, Richard Evans for their interactive and practical workshop on Publishing Pathways: Traditional, Hybrid, and Self-Publishing Options for Your Book.

Topics covered:
✔️ Traditional, hybrid, and self-publishing trends, pros and cons
✔️ Top tips to best prepare your manuscript for publishing
✔️ Judging books by their cover
✔️ Techniques for getting your book discovered by readers

When: 10am-12pm Saturday 7 June 2025
Where: Dudley Denny City Library, 134 Victoria Street, Mackay
Registration: Free and open to all

Learn more: https://www.852press.com.au/mackay-june-publishing-pathways/

Register now: https://mackay.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=140217

21/05/2025

In the news!

Writing Their Own Chapter: How 852 Press director Dr Julia Evans and author Richard Evans are changing the publishing landscape, together.

Featured in the May/June edition of Core Life Magazine, available Mackay to Townsville.

👉 See article: https://www.corelife.com.au/article/writing-their-own-chapter

📷 Photo credit: R Jean Photography