Riveted Press

13/07/2025

Congratulations to debut author DJ Taylor on the amazing launch event yesterday for Anna's War! We hear it was a full house filled with excitement and warmth on the release of this very special story.

Here are the faces behind the story - Catherina Vullers and Hendricus Vullers, as well as Matt Theunissen.

Author DJ Taylor was inspired by the real-life memories of her parents-in-law and their friend Matt Theunissen —childhood recollections of N**i occupation, resistance, and the courage it took just to survive.

What a special moment it must have been for them all to read the story inspired by their real-life experiences...

You can grab your copy of Anna's War from all good bookshops and Riveted Press.

11/07/2025

Have you heard of a nuralagus?

How about a gryphon?

Do you know the difference between an alicorn and a unicorn?

We bet your children know!

Filled with mythological and extinct creatures like mammoths, thylacines and dodo birds, The Disappearing Circus by Kate Gordon Reads and Dr Helen Edwards Writes is an allegorical novel that will take you on a magical adventure into a strange circus filled with ghosts and impossible creatures, showing there is always hope when we notice each other and the world around us.

Available now for pre-order. Out on 29th July.

10/07/2025

We are delighted to reveal the cover for the next installation of our interactive adventure series by the clever Rachel Jackson - Author that places the reader in control of their own destiny – with dragons!

Grand Wizard Dawlish has tasked you — his apprentice — with stealing the firestone of legend from a neighbouring kingdom. Breaking into the fortress is one thing, but escaping with the firestone is a whole new challenge! As the guards close in will you hide in the garden, the blacksmith’s hut or the well? Your choice will hatch the first dragon to live in one thousand years!

Escaping from Firestone Fortress, alive, just became a whole lot more complicated, especially as you must forge an alliance with your dragon before it all comes to a fiery end. There are lost dragonian texts to decipher, ancient riddles to solve and spells to be cast as you navigate the dangerous world of dragons as well as your own fledgling magic.

There are thirty-eight unique ways to escape and a multitude of dragons to discover!

Can you find every dragon hidden within and escape from Firestone Fortress as a dragon master?

Take the challenge! Out on 16th September.

Available now for pre-order.

10/07/2025

It's reviews like these that make our hearts sing. Huntah is turning 13 next week and lives in the Sunshine Coast. We were thrilled to receive this review from Huntah. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on Anna's War by DJ Taylor. We agree it's a brilliant book that should be turned into a movie!

09/07/2025

Many of our authors who visit schools tell us that WWII is of particular interest for students. We think it's important to share different perspectives and experiences of war, which is why we have recently published two very different titles set during WWII.

The first is a middle-grade novel - On Gallant Wings by Dr Helen Edwards Writes. On Gallant Wings is a sweeping WWII adventure that shines a light on many little-known aspects of the war's impacts on Australians at home.

The second is a YA novel - Anna's War by DJ Taylor. Anna's War is a gripping tale of resilience, forbidden connection, family loyalties and the growing bravery of a young girl thrust into the deep shadows of war.

Both of these titles are perfect for libraries and classroom novels. Available via bookshops, online bookshops and Riveted Press, as well as Lamont Standing Orders.

The evocative cover art for both novels is by Tamlyn Teow.

If you have questions or would like to find out more about a school visit, please contact our authors or their speaking agencies directly.

09/07/2025

Thank you to Romi from Books On Tour PR & Marketing for this beautiful video for Kate Gordon Reads Aster’s Next Good Thing 😍

Discover Aster's Next, Good Thing by Kate Gordon.Video production by Books on Tour PR & Marketing 2025

08/07/2025

Riveted Press is delighted to reveal the cover for the upcoming Flight of the Drakkonbarq by Sarah Giddy.

Bat Brikson is less than two centimetres tall—but his dreams are bigger than the sky.

Tired of feeling like a misfit, Bat hitches a ride on his newly hatched moth and takes off on a daring quest. His mission? To fly beyond the grass, find the legendary enemy dragonfly-riders, and finally discover where he belongs.

But the world above is nothing like he imagined. From riding beetles and exploring treetop villages to joining sky-high honey quests and befriending a fierce young warrior named Elfrida, Bat is swept into a world of wonder—and danger. The dragonfly-riders, known as the Drakkonbarqs, aren’t the villains he was raised to fear. In fact, some of them feel more like home than the classmates he left behind.

As Bat navigates battles, secrets, and shifting loyalties, he begins to realise that being different doesn’t mean you don’t belong. And that sometimes, the greatest quest isn’t to change yourself—but to see others more clearly.

A soaring adventure full of bravery, friendship, and the magic of finding your place in the world.

Perfect for readers aged 9 to 13 years and all fans of fantasy and adventure books. Relatable themes of loneliness, bullying, and finding where you belong. This adventure-driven story of bravery, self-discovery,
and personal growth by Sarah Giddy includes captivating illustrations completed as a major work during the author’s Bachelor of Visual Arts & Design.

Available now for pre-order. Out on September 30th!

07/07/2025

How do two authors in different states write a story together?

Authors Kate Gordon Reads and Dr Helen Edwards Writes have been asked this question a lot! The answer is simple - they connected via social media, developed a friendship and mutual admiration for each other's work, decided to write a story together, and off they went!

'We usually come up with a few ideas and then we pick one,' Helen says. 'Then one of us starts with the first chapter and we "riff" off each others' chapters, creating the next one and the next one and so on.'

They often stop to discuss where the story is headed and will need to tweak their own character's voice within the other person's chapters from time to time. There are some sections where they will co-write the chapter, such as with a verse or secondary character's point of view.

When asked if they would do it again, both Kate and Helen say absolutely! And in fact, they have more books coming in the future.

The Disappearing Circus is officially released on 29th July. Pre-order now via your local bookshop, online bookshops and Riveted Press. Cover illustrated by the brilliant Tamlyn Teow.

06/07/2025

ACQUISITION NEWS!
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Riveted Press welcomes debut author Anne Farrell! Anne's debut junior fiction series featuring a friendship between a rakali – a lesser-known Australian native animal similar to an otter - and a girl, will appeal to all those who enjoy an adventure featuring animals.

Anne has always loved writing, and channelled this for many years as a marketer and copywriter. Meanwhile, a small dream of becoming an author quietly simmered, and in 2020, she took the leap by diving into a variety of courses to learn the craft of storytelling and fiction writing. This sparked her debut novel which is now a trilogy. The story’s main character and setting were inspired by riverside walks Anne took near her home. Over the past five years, she’s continued to refine her story and develop ideas for a series.

Anne holds a Masters degree majoring in professional writing, and is a member of SCBWI, CBCA, ASA and
Writing NSW. In 2024, she won the 2024 Just Write For Kids Australia Pitch It! Competition (Junior Fiction).
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We look forward to sharing this incredible series with you all!

05/07/2025

Who loves a good mystery?

The Haunting of Hindmarsh Hall is the first in a fun new detective series for ages 6 - 12 from award-winning author, Kate Gordon, perfect for fans of adventurous detective stories like The Hardy Boys, The Three Investigators, Nancy Drew or Scooby Doo!

If you remember these books with glee, then you need to get your younger readers onto this series. Book two - The Table Cape Crusader - is coming in October, so grab book one and get started on the adventure!

Gorgeous cover by Tamlyn Teow.

04/07/2025

Are you ready for the next fire-filled installation in the Choose it Your Way series by Rachel Jackson - Author Are you ready for...DRAGONS!? An epic cover reveal from Rachel for an epic dragon adventure!

Escape from Firestone Fortress is an interactive adventure that places the reader in control of their own destiny.

04/07/2025

There are just over three weeks to go until the heartfelt allegorical middle-grade novel, The Disappearing Circus, by award-winning authors Kate Gordon Reads and Dr Helen Edwards Writes is officially released!

When Emme and Ivy—two runaway girls weighed down by grief—stumble upon a strange circus on the moors, they are flung together, as they discover a world unlike any other. Ghostly performers, mythical creatures, and a Ringmistress with dark secrets await them beneath the blood-red Big Top.

To save the fading circus from vanishing forever, Emme and Ivy must uncover their hidden talents and put on a show to end all shows.

But do they even have talents? And can they discover them in time?

As the girls navigate dizzying trials of magic and mystery, they realize that the circus isn’t just disappearing—it’s somehow connected to the very threads of their pasts. As secrets are unravelled, Emme and Ivy must step into the spotlight and take a chance on themselves and each other, proving that you must always hold onto wonder and that even the smallest sparks of magic can change everything.

A breathtaking blend of magic, mythology, and heart, The Disappearing Circus reminds us that friendship and courage can be found in the most unexpected of places, that the future is ours to hold—and that some stories are too powerful to ever truly disappear.

Take your seats. The show is about to begin!

Spectacular cover by Tamlyn Teow.

Pre-orders now open! Just visit your local bookshop or order via online bookshops.