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Where stories are gathered and never rushed
Independent books • creative workshops • community magic
Founded with heart, growing with purpose
Online shop now open
A physical home in the making

04/06/2026

Sometimes the chapters we plan aren't the chapters life writes for us.

It is with a heavy heart that I need to let everyone know that tomorrow's bookclub and tomorrow night's events have been cancelled.

This decision was not made lightly. In truth, it was made for me. After doing my best to push through, I need to listen to what my body is telling me and take the time to properly rest and recover.

I am deeply sorry for the short notice and for any inconvenience or disappointment this may cause. The Hearth & Quill has always been built on genuine connection and showing up for our community, so having to cancel an event is never something I take lightly.

The good news is that this is not goodbye to these gatherings. There will absolutely be more events, more stories, and more opportunities for us to come together in the future.

For the next few days, however, I'll be focusing on rest, recovery, and getting back to full strength.

Thank you for your understanding, your kindness, and for being part of this community. It means more than you know.

- Jenna

03/06/2026

**EVENT CANCELLED**

This Friday, we're so excited to be gathering with our wonderful community at Big Mumma's Café alongside KC Distillery.

With more than 109 carefully curated books now in our collection, we won't be bringing every title with us. If there's a book you absolutely have to have, send us a DM before 2pm Friday and we'll make sure it's packed and ready for you.

We're also currently awaiting new stock of Rise of the Witches by M.L. Jewell after six fantastic readers snapped up copies. If you're hoping to pick up Fall of the Witches or Revenge of the Witches, let us know and we'll bring them along.

📚 A gentle reminder that our Website Launch Celebration Giveaway is still open!

Enter by:
✨ Tagging friends on our giveaway posts
✨ Leaving a verified review on our website
✨ Making an online or in-store purchase
✨ Leaving a verified Facebook review

Entries close 26 June 2026, and if our Facebook or Instagram community reaches 500 followers before then, we'll add a second mystery book bundle to the prize pool. ✨

Thank you for helping us create a place where stories gather, creators are celebrated, and readers belong. We can't wait to see you on Friday.

31/05/2026

✨ WEBSITE LAUNCH CELEBRATION GIVEAWAY ✨

Some stories deserve to be celebrated.

To mark the official launch of The Hearth & Quill website, we're inviting our community to gather, connect, and enter for the chance to win a truly magical prize.

With the generous support of Australian author Amelia Shaw, one lucky reader will receive a beautifully boxed edition of *Paranormal Blood World* complete with matching bookish merchandise.

You'll also receive a special The Hearth & Quill merchandise pack filled with reader treasures.

📚 HOW TO ENTER
✨ Tag friends on our official Facebook or Instagram giveaway posts (each tag = 1 entry)
✨ Leave a verified book review on our website (1 entry per review)
✨ Make an online or in-store purchase (1 entry per purchase)
If purchasing in person, please leave your contact details so we can include your entry.
✨ Leave a verified review on our page (1 entry)

🌿 Entries Open: 1 June 2026
🌿 Entries Close: 26 June 2026
🌿 Winner Announced: 29 June 2026

Website:
https://thehearthandquill.au/

This giveaway is open to Australian residents only. If you're not local to the Adelaide Hills, we'll happily post your prize anywhere within Australia.

And because every great story deserves a plot twist...

If either our Facebook or Instagram community reaches 500 followers before entries close, we'll add a SECOND mystery book bundle to the prize pool. Will it be witches? Hockey players? Something entirely unexpected? You'll have to wait and see.

As our community grows, additional surprises may find their way into the prize stack too. ✨

Thank you for helping us create a place where stories gather, creators are celebrated, and readers belong.

⚠️ We will only contact winners through our official verified The Hearth & Quill channels.
⚠️ This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook, Instagram, or Meta.

27/05/2026

Robe has a funny way of reminding you how good it feels to simply slow down and just be.

If you’ve ever been here, you know it is an absolute haven for writers and readers alike. There are so many quiet, beautiful corners to escape into, watch the waves, and get entirely lost in a story.

While I’ve been trying to find a patch of shade to finish my current read - I’m down to the very last book inside my Wicked Fae omnibus while the kids have been busy running around tracking down Pokémon. I honestly didn't think Pokémon GO would be making such a massive comeback this year, but it is officially back in fashion and keeping them completely entertained while I squeeze in a few more chapters!

About the book:
If you haven't dived into this world yet, Wicked Fae is everything a fantasy romance lover craves. It’s a beautifully dark, addictive journey filled with high-stakes magic, delicious tension, and a world you can’t help but want to stay trapped in.

We have some incredibly limited, extra special stock of this series on hand before they officially find their way onto our upcoming website:

2 × Personally Signed Paperback Editions of Wicked Fae Omnibus (the complete collection) | $55.00 each

1 × Stunning Personally Signed Hardcover Omnibus (the complete collection) | $119.00

These editions are true shelf trophies, personally signed by the author, and they look absolutely beautiful in person.

If you are local, looking for your next unforgettable fantasy escape, or want to secure one of these signed treasures before the website launch, feel free to send through a DM to claim yours 💙

Until then, I’ll be around with my coffee, my Charlie & Fox sleeve, and just a few more pages... If you see me feel free to say hello.

- Jenna

24/05/2026

There is nothing quite like the anticipation of a story’s next chapter… 💙

Behind the scenes at The Hearth & Quill, we are officially counting down the days until the 30th of June, because the highly anticipated third novel in Alena James’s spellbinding Mistwalker Series is officially on the horizon!

For those who have already fallen into this dark, atmospheric world, you know exactly why we are counting down. It’s a story packed with fated bonds, obsession, hidden magic, and the kind of dangerous love that completely crawls under your skin.

And because we love making your shelves feel a little extra magical, every single copy of Alena’s books that passes through our hearth is personally signed by the author herself. ✒️✨

If you haven’t stepped into the mist yet, now is the absolute perfect time to start your journey so you’re completely caught up before the new release drops. You can secure your signed paperback copy of Book One, The Sorcerer’s Protégée, on our website right now.

Keep your eyes close to our pages, because pre-orders for Book 3 will be opening on the website very soon!

📖 Start the journey with Book 1 here:
👉 https://thehearthandquill.au/product/the-sorcerers-protegee/

Let’s get lost in the magic together 💙

23/05/2026

✨ Author Spotlight | Amelia Shaw ✨

There is something delightfully dangerous about a story that promises magic, heat, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

We are so excited to introduce Amelia Shaw, writing from rural Victoria, Australia. Amelia crafts steamy paranormal romances that are fast-paced, emotionally driven, and built for readers wanting escape, deep connection, and a little bite alongside their romance.

Amelia describes her creative world as "all over the place" in the best possible way - light-hearted, incredibly prolific, and unapologetically steamy. Across multiple pen names, her paranormal worlds become a space for freedom: a place where magic exists alongside messy, real emotions.

Her stories are filled with:
✨ Wolf shifters & Fae courts
✨ Curvy, beautifully imperfect heroines
✨ Witches & fated mates
✨ High stakes, tension, and danger

While there is certainly darkness and danger in her worlds, Amelia keeps the relationships themselves safe, consuming, and transformative. Her books are the perfect palate cleanser when you need a little lightness in your heart and a story that leaves you smiling.

We are thrilled to share that we have a number of Amelia’s books on offer at The Hearth & Quill. If you’re wondering where to dive in first, she recommends:

🔥 Fated to Wolves - Perfect if you crave a "why-choose" paranormal romance packed with shifters, witches, and curvy heroines.
⚡ Wicked Fae Series - Ideal if you prefer MF romance filled with enemies-to-lovers tension, powerful fae magic, and an alpha hero impossible not to fall for.

We are so proud to welcome Amelia Shaw to our shelves and our growing community - where independent voices and captivating stories find a home.

DM us to discover which titles we currently have ready for collection or shipping!

21/05/2026

Some stories are worth travelling for and this Monday, a little piece of The Hearth & Quill will be making its way to Robe, SA. ✨

If there’s a book you’ve been longing to hold in your hands, we’d love to bring it along for collection. Every order will be wrapped with care, chosen with intention, and delivered with all the warmth of our shelves to your corner of the coast.

Orders must be placed by 5pm Sunday via DM or through our website.

If ordering online, please:
📚 Select “Collection – Mt Barker SA”
📚 Leave a note at checkout requesting “Collection in Robe, SA”

Whether you’re searching for your next great adventure, a story that lingers, or a quiet moment between pages - we would love to help place the right book into your hands.

Because wherever stories travel, connection follows. 💙

19/05/2026

Book buyer confession time... 🙈

I have a tiny, accidental secret to share. While curating our upcoming arrivals, I somehow managed to only order one single copy of the breathtaking Special Edition Hardcover of Wicked Fae by the amazing Amelia Shaw.

I’m actually re-reading this incredible book right now, and let me tell you, it is just as intoxicating and addictive the second time around. If you love a story where modern life twists completely into ancient fantasy, you are going to fall hard for this one.

Here is a glimpse into the magic waiting inside:

✨ About the Book ✨
Enter the world the the Wicked Fae...
Where the realms of modern-day American society and the magic of ancient faery collide!

Stolen away from her childhood home, Aurelia is an outcast armed with nothing but her wits and will to survive - until one day her world is turned upside down. Hunted by an unknown assailant, she runs for her life, crashing headlong into Grey, the devastatingly handsome and lethal leader of the syndicate.

Thrust into the supernatural criminal underworld, Aurelia gains allies and learns to harness her powers, even discovering her Fated Mate in the process. But at the heart of it all remains an undeniable truth. Aurelia. is much more than she seems and is part of a plot that could end the balance between mankind and all Fae-kind forever.

✨ Details:
• Format: Special Edition Hardcover
• Price: $119.00
• Availability: Arriving this Friday for local collection or shipping by arrangement!

Since there is literally only one copy available in this order, it’s going to find its reader very quickly. If you want this beautiful hardcover to claim pride of place on your shelves, send us a DM right away to reserve it before it even arrives 💙

18/05/2026

There is nothing quite like the feeling of stepping away from the rush of everyday life to sit down, share beautiful conversations, and simply connect with people who get it.

We are so incredibly excited to announce that our next in-person event is officially locked in for Friday, 5th June!

Whether you’ve been following our journey from the very beginning, recently joined our growing community, or are just looking for a relaxed, carefree night out surrounded by fellow book lovers and creatives - you are so deeply welcome here. Judgement is left at the door; we just want to create a space where everyone belongs.

🕯️ Event Details
Date: Friday, 5th June 2026

Time: 5pm till 7pm

Location: Big Mumma's Cafe

The Vibe: Warm, cosy, and a completely relaxed night out to gather and connect.

We are still finalising the last few finishing touches behind the scenes, but we wanted to share the date early so you can clear your calendars. Full details and booking pathways will be opening up very soon!

If you want to make sure you're on the list or have any questions, please feel welcome to send us a DM.

Thank you all for showing this small dream of mine so much love. I honestly cannot wait to see you all in person, hear your stories, and enjoy a beautiful night out together.

11/05/2026

✨ A Special Book Club Invitation ✨

Did you know we have a local book club right here in the Hills? We are currently diving into the beautiful pages of Fallen Through by Ellie Cram, and we would love for you to join us! 💙

We have an incredible afternoon planned where we’ll be catching up with the author herself. This is the perfect time to pull up a chair, grab a coffee, and ask Ellie all those burning questions about the story, her characters, and her writing journey.

I’ll also have some little bookish goodies for everyone who attends! 🎁

Event Details:
📅 When: Thursday, 14th May 2026
⏰ Time: 1.30pm to 2.30pm
📍 Location: Big Mumma’s Cafe, Mt Barker

A quick note on books:
To keep things focused on our guest author, the only books available for purchase on the day will be copies of Fallen Through. I currently have just 4 copies left in stock, and I’ve heard the publisher is currently out of stock - so if you need one, please reach out!

📦 Want to collect a different title?
If you’ve seen another book on our shelves that you’ve been dying to get your hands on, please send us a DM by Wednesday. I’m more than happy to pack it and bring it along for you to collect at the cafe!

Whether you’ve finished the book, just started, or simply want to learn more about our community, you are so welcome. Please let me know if you can make it so I can keep an eye on numbers 💙

Address

PO Box 849
Mount Barker, SA
5251

Telephone

+61411500074

Website

http://www.thehearthandquill.au/

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