Riveted Press

09/06/2026

Thank you to Sue Warren for this brilliant review of Lexie Moon and the Remote Control Catastrophe by Melissa Garside Author and Lauren Mullinder Illustration

"So many of us are concerned about the amount of screen time + kiddos, and this is a perfect series to wean them away from those and into something far more useful for their cognition, coordination and intrinsic satisfaction. Once again the design is appealing, with Lauren’s illustrations accompanying the text and the use of brief chapters and dynamic fonts are a real plus. This one is a 5 🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁rating for readers from able Year 2s upwards."

Full review at https://losangzopa.blog/2026/06/10/lexie-moon-the-remote-control-disaster-melissa-garside-and-lauren-mullinder/

09/06/2026

We have exciting NEWS!
Rhiza Press has announced the acquisition of Riveted Press in a deal that will come into effect on 1 October 2026.

"Riveted Press will join the Rhiza Press publishing group, established by Rochelle Stephens, and will continue to publish under the Riveted Press name alongside existing Rhiza Press imprints Wombat Books and Rhiza Edge

Rowena Beresford will continue in her role as Publisher of Riveted Press, overseeing acquisitions and editorial development.

"This is an exciting step for Riveted Press, enabling our authors and illustrators to benefit from the increased scale, resources and market reach of Rhiza Press, while retaining our distinct editorial identity. I look forward to becoming part of the Rhiza Press family and supporting the growth of its publishing program," said Beresford.

The acquisition represents a full-circle moment for the Publishers, with both Stephens and Beresford having been part of the team that originally founded Yellow Brick Books.

Beresford later acquired the business, rebranding as Riveted Press.

"This acquisition supports our expansion of Rhiza Press’s general trade, middle grade and YA lists. I am excited to add this outstanding press to our schedule and to work with Rowena Beresford once again," said publisher Rochelle Stephens.

Full announcement on Books+Publishing today.

08/06/2026

We are dancing in the moonlight, because there's ONE WEEK until Lexie Moon and the Remote Control Catastrophe by Melissa Garside Author and Lauren Mullinder Illustration is here!

There's no problem that can't be fixed with a gadget - at least that's what Lexie Moon thinks!

Put your seatbelts on, because Lexie is about to take you on another inventive adventure!

08/06/2026

Thanks for your support, Wagga. We are one week away and my book launch is now FULLY BOOKED. Forgot to book your ticket? No problem.😉 Jump on the waitlist at the Wagga City Library website.

05/06/2026

Sydney launch of Lexie Moon and the Remote Control Catastrophe!

Join local author Melissa Garside as she presents her latest junior fiction novel, Lexie Moon and the Remote Control Catastrophe.