Romance Panel with Bridie Blake and Olivia Tolich

Next date: Tuesday, 17 March 2026 | 06:30 PM to 07:30 PM

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Join us for a Romance Author Panel celebrating two smart, funny and heart-fluttering Australian novels.

Hear from Bridie Blake, author of The Boyfriend Clause, a contemporary romance packed with fake dating, brooding writers, family chaos and plenty of spice, and Olivia Tolich, whose debut Side Character Energy offers a sharp, insightful take on love, friendship and finding yourself beyond the roles others expect you to play.

Together, they’ll chat about modern romance, relatable heroines, messy relationships, and the stories we tell about love, romantic, platonic and everything in between. Perfect for romance readers who love wit, warmth and a little emotional bite.

This event is a fun night out with your book loving friends or come alone and learn something new! If you love romance books, you won't want to miss the chance to meet two new romance authors. looking for a new book or genre, come along and find out if the books sound like a great read.

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