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Happily Ever After?

Session 4
Special Event Talks
Riverbank 2 + 3, Adelaide Convention Centre
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    • Saturday
      1:00 pm — 2:00 pm

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FREE

Love stories are everywhere but writing a great one takes more than a meet-cute and a kiss. From slow burns to spicy scenes, our romance authors unpack how to write love that feels real, subverts cliché and still delivers the swoon.


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Part of

Beverley Jason Sami on Stage

A vibrant celebration of Asian and Asian Australian literature, writing, and ideas. Discover, engage, inspire. 7-9 November '25.

Discover OzAsia Festival's Weekend of Words

Speakers

Keshe Chow

Speaker

Naarm (Melbourne), Australia

Keshe Chow (she/her) is a #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of fantasy, romance, and speculative fiction. Born in Malaysia, Keshe moved to Australia when she was two years old. Currently she resides in Naarm (Melbourne) with her husband, two kids and one cat.

Appearing in: Happily Ever After?

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Ann Liang

Speaker

Naarm (Melbourne), Australia

Ann Liang is the New York Times, USA Today and Indie bestselling author of critically acclaimed young adult and adult fiction. Her books have sold in over twenty foreign territories, and have been featured on GMA, the Today show, Cosmopolitan, PEOPLE, Harper’s Bazaar and more.

Appearing in: Happily Ever After?

Ann Liang

Saman Shad

Speaker

Eora Nations (Sydney), Australia

With extensive experience as a writer, journalist, editor and playwright, Saman has dedicated many years to storytelling. Her novels include The Matchmaker (2023) and The Sex Lives of Married Women (2025). She has also worked on projects for radio, screen, and stage, both in the UK and Australia.

Appearing in: Happily Ever After?

Saman Shad

Alex Lee

Moderator

Eora Nations (Sydney), Australia

Alex Lee is an award-winning writer, TV presenter, comedian, and actor. She has hosted shows such as Win The Week, The Feed, The Checkout and The Project. Alex starred in Michelle Law’s hit play Single Asian Female at La Boite Theatre and Belvoir St; and has written and starred in sketch, stand-up and improv shows in festivals across Australia and the US.

Appearing in: Happily Ever After?

Alex Lee

Performance Location: Riverbank 2 + 3, Adelaide Convention Centre

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