New Dawn

Independent publisher of Aussie fantasy and sci-fi based in Perth, WA 📚
https://linktr.ee/NewDawnPub

10/02/2025

We have new covers at New Dawn which means one thing: a book tapestry update! 📚

Now featuring:
👑 Madeline Te Whiu's complete and fae-filled Soul Thief Trilogy
⚔️ Megan White Author's deliciously dark fantasy The Anatomy of Songs
✨ Kate Forsyth and Lorena Carrington's YA collection Long-Lost Fairy Tales
🔥 Maria Linwood's fantasy epic Mistress of Amber and Flame
🦉 Juliet Marillier Official Fan Page's historical fantasy The Amber Owl
🏹 All four books in C.C. Davie's sapphic fantasy series The Wytchling Chronicles

Plus, with a new completed series, we couldn't resist a second updated tapestry to show off those wonderful Wytchling Chronicles covers! How good do all these covers look together? 😍

07/02/2025

Looking for Valentine's Day reading? 💝

There's no topping a fairy tale romance and Kate Forsyth's Long-Lost Fairy Tales has them in abundance! If you love stories where:

⚔ The boy saves girl
🏹 The girl saves boy
✨ True love breaks curses
🗺 Perilous quests are taken for love

Then you need to read this stunning collection! And did we mention there are over 60 gorgeous illustrations by Lorena Carrington throughout? Trust us, we're swooning too! 😍

https://newdawnpublishing.com.au/kate-forsyths-long-lost-fairy-tales/

05/02/2025

It's February which means one thing: The Amber Owl is almost here! 🦉

If you're not already hyped for Juliet Marillier Official Fan Page's newest historical fantasy then let fantasy favourite Kate Forsyth persuade you to journey to The Heartwood with her stunning review. ✨

Are you ready for The Amber Owl? Pre-order at the link below to be one of the first to read this incredible novel! 👇

https://newdawnpublishing.com.au/books

03/02/2025

ICYMI: The new covers for C.C. Davie's The Wytchling Chronicles are here and they are STUNNING! 😍

A massive thank you to our cover designer who has blown us away with his incredible detail and vision for the series. Seriously, how gorgeous is this cover for Helliacle Rising? 💙

If you love inclusive fantasy fuelled by feminine rage and 'will burn for you' romance then you need to get ready for this incredible series! Pre-orders are open now! 🔥

https://newdawnpublishing.com.au/heliacle-rising/

31/01/2025

It's cover reveal time! 🎉

We're so excited to share the ASTOUNDING covers for C.C. Davie's The Wytchling Chronicles, a spicy and seductive sapphic fantasy that will take over your lives this June! 📖

💙 Heliacle Rising
💜The Shadow of Wings
💚A Song of Chaos
❤️The Heir of Vasilica

All four books in The Wytchling Chronicles are coming your way on 24th June 2025 and they're available for pre-order now! Head to the link below and start this incredible journey now! 🔥

https://newdawnpublishing.com.au/books/

29/01/2025

More Kalamunda Library events? Yes please! 😍

We’re thrilled to be returning to Kalamunda Library with fantasy legend and Perth local Juliet Marillier to celebrate the release of her new historical fantasy, The Amber Owl! Join us on Wednesday 26th Feb for an in-conversation event and Q&A with host Nattie Kate Mason. Bring all your questions, bookish love, and copies of TAO to be signed! 🔥

Get your tickets now at the link below for only $5, plus booking fee! We can't wait to see you there!🎟

https://www.trybooking.com/CYJMD

24/01/2025

The Amber Owl is almost here! 🎉

In just one month Juliet Marillier's newest historical fantasy, The Amber Owl, will be on our shelves! To celebrate, we're hosting a very special launch at Stefen's Books, a wonderful indie bookstore in the heart of Perth, on Sunday 23rd Feb. 📖

Join us as Juliet goes behind the scenes of her latest creation, discusses the magic that goes into her writing, and answers your burning questions. Entry is free so make sure to come along for a magical afternoon and be one of the first to dive head first into Juliet's newest fantasy classic! 🦉

Will we see you there? Let us know in the comments! ✨

22/01/2025

It's art appreciation time! 📸

Made from silhouettes and items from museums, forest floors or daily life, Lorena Carrington weaves everyday objects into pieces of art that tell incredible fantasy stories. With over sixty black-and-white illustrations, including these beauties, Kate Forsyth's Long-Lost Fairy Tales is made a very special book by her one-of-a-kind partnership with Kate Forsyth.✨

Who recognises these pieces from the book? Do you see any of your favourites? Let us know in the comments! 🎨

20/01/2025

Onyx Storm week is here! 🐉

Like all of you, we can't wait to get our hands on a copy of Rebecca Yarros' fantasy sensation. Until then, we're throwing it back to when our own Aussie fantasy queen Madeline Te Whiu got to interview the legend herself at Supanova Perth! 🔥

Question bookish friend: Is there anything quite like having two fantasy icons on stage together? 😍

17/01/2025

Are you a winner? 🎁

We’re blown away by the response to our giveaway for Juliet Marillier’s historical fantasy The Amber Owl! With over 150 entries, we’re thrilled to announce that the three winners of this gorgeous ARC are:

🩵 Alex Abela
💜 Clare McNamara
💚 Marie O’Connor

Congratulations to our winners! Someone from the team will send you an email after the weekend to arrange delivery of your ARCs so keep an eye on your inboxes! 🎉

15/01/2025

It's fantasy map appreciation time! 🗺

Who wants a closer look at the stunning fantasy map in Juliet Marillier’s The Amber Owl? There's nothing quite like getting lost in a book map and our incredible illustrator Virginia Allyn's map of The Northlands is an all-time stunner! 😍

P.S. want to see this beauty in person before release? Head to the linkbelow for your chance to win one of three ARCs of The Amber Owl - but hurry, entries close tomorrow at midnight! 🎁

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4w4tNzdoNuGcRd3_npsOZbs62ui_acONLnLDgo_ZUfxZJiA/viewform

13/01/2025

New Year, New Dawn Stack 😍

2024 was an absolute bumper year for this Aussie indie publisher and 2025 is shaping up to be even bigger! We can't wait to see this stack of gorgeous fantasy books grow in the coming months and with a total of SEVEN novels coming this year so far, we may need to rethink how we show off our bookish stacks! 📚

Do you have any of our books on your TBR or have you dived into any to start the year with style? Let us know in the comments! 👇

10/01/2025

🚨GIVEAWAY ALERT🚨

Want to get your hands on an ARC of Juliet Marillier Official Fan Page's The Amber Owl? To kickstart the New Year, we're giving THREE lucky readers the chance to win an ARC of this magical historical fantasy! To enter, all you have to do is head over to the link below and fill out the form for your chance to win. 😍

This giveaway closes at 23:59 AWST on Thursday 16 January. The winners will be picked at random and announced on our social media pages the next day, Friday 17 January. Good luck! 🎉

Please note:
Entrants must reside in Australia or NZ to be eligible for the giveaway. Winners must be willing to share their address for the purpose of receiving their prize.
This giveaway is in no way affiliated with Facebook or Instagram.

https://forms.gle/agdLBK55kcxNAg4c7

01/01/2025

🎊 SUBMISSIONS OPEN 🎊

Happy New Year, book lovers! We're starting the year off with a bang and opening our submissions for all you aspiring authors out there! Are you an Aussie or NZ author with a finished fantasy manuscript or a sci-fi WIP? We want to see it! ✨

If you think 2025 could be the year your publishing journey starts, head toour submissions page at the link below and turn your bookish dreams into a reality. We can't wait to hear from you! 📖

https://newdawnpublishing.com.au/submissions/

22/12/2024

Introducing Inner Demons ✨

We couldn't end the year without a little tease of Stephen B. Platt - Author's whimsical fantasy! Perfect for fans of Terry Pratchett and Tom Holt, Inner Demons is a satirical fantasy set on the strange six-sided planet, The Qube. With witty one-liners and hilarious encounters in spades, this is a 2025 fantasy debut that's not to be missed. 🤩

Are you ready to let your inner demons loose? Let us know in the comments if this is already on your 2025 TBR! 📚

20/12/2024

LEADING LADIES OF NEW DAWN - AMYLIA 🩶

2025 is burning bright with the addition of C.C. Davie's The Wytchling Chronicles to the New Dawn fantasy shelf! Heading up the series is Amylia Sylvers, a woman raised to be obedient, taught to fit in, destined to be so much more than she ever thought she could be. 🔥

We can't wait for you to discover The Wytchling Chronicles in 2025! Who's ready for this romantasy series? 😍

18/12/2024

Want a sneak peak of The Amber Owl? 👀

This Friday, our newsletter subscribers will unwrap a special festive treat: the first three chapters of Juliet Marillier’s new historical fantasy! Whether you're a longtime fan of fantasy legend Juliet or are diving into her magical writing for the first time, this is a holiday giveaway that can't be missed. 🎁

Don't miss out - subscribe to our newsletter at the link below now and journey to Heartwood Forest this Christmas! 🦉

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The Amber Owl Map Reveal

Are you ready to enter Heartwood Forest? 🌲 We're thrilled to reveal the map for Juliet Marillier’s upcoming fantasy, The Amber Owl! Designed by the incredible Virginia Allyn, this stunning map takes you on Stasya's journey from the mysterious Heartwood to the world of the court. 🗺 Coming on 25 February 2025, we can't wait for you all to journey into the magical world Juliet has crafted. The Amber Owl is available for pre-order now at the link below!🦉 https://newdawnpublishing.com.au/the-amber-owl/

The Queen Thief Cover Reveal

Telium’s story started in The Assassin Thief. It ends here. We promise you aren’t ready for the ending Madeline Te Whiu has crafted. It’s every bit as beautiful as this incredible cover ❤️‍🔥 Coming on 31st October, pre-orders are open NOW at the link below! 🎉 https://newdawnpublishing.com.au/the-queen-thief/

PSA: Kate Forsyth’s Long-Lost Fairy Tales releases TOMORROW 🚨 To celebrate, we have some special words from the extraordinary author herself, Kate Forsyth! Don’t forget you can still pre-order at the link below to get some extra goodies with your copy of this stunning book. Who’s ready to dive into the magic? https://newdawnpublishing.com.au/kate-forsyths-long-lost-fairy-tales/ #KateForsythAuthor #Fairytales #YAFantasy #FantasyBooks #YABooksWeLove #AussieFantasy #NewBooks #AussiePublisher #IndependentFantasy #IndependentPublisher

It’s Megan White’s turn to take part in our 6 Questions in 90 Seconds challenge! 🔥

We’re thrilled to reveal the title for Maria Linwood’s upcoming fantasy epic is… MISTRESS OF AMBER AND FLAME 🔥

We have a treat for you this Monday! We challenged the wonderful Madeline Te Whiu to answer 6 questions in 90 seconds and wow, did she deliver! 🔥. #NewDawn #NewDawnPublishing #TheAssassinThief #TheSoulThief #DarkFantasy #Romantasy #BooksBooksBooks #BookLovers

We can’t believe it’s been 6 months since The Anatomy of Songs entered the world! 🎉

21 forgotten fairy tales retold for a new generation. 📖 We’re thrilled to see 2023 out in style by sharing the cover reveal for Kate Forsyth's Long-Lost Fairy Tales! With enchanting illustrations throughout by Lorena Carrington (including that gorgeous cover), this collection breathes new life into stories from all corners of the world that have been unjustly forgotten or lost to time. ⌛ Coming 4th April 2024, pre-order your copy of Kate Forsyth’s Long-Lost Fairy Tales now at the link below! ✨ https://newdawnpublishing.com.au/kate-forsyths-long-lost-fairy-tales/

Unboxing your book for the first time!

The Soul Thief is out TOMORROW! 🔥 We needed something a little special to kick off this week so how could we resist sharing a video of Madeline Te Whiu opening a box of her book for the first time? 💕 Have you pre-ordered yet? There’s still time to get your order in to receive some bonus goodies for free with your order! Head over to the link below NOW! ✨ https://newdawnpublishing.com.au/the-soul-thief/

One week until the release of The Soul Thief!

We’re down to one final week of anticipation until the release of Madeline Te Whiu’s The Soul Thief! Are we losing ours minds from excitement? No comment. 😅 Here to herald in this final week is the author herself with a special thank you! Pre-order now! 🔥 https://newdawnpublishing.com.au/the-soul-thief/ #NewDawn #TheSoulThief #Romantasy #DarkFantasy #Fae #MustReadFantasy #AussieFiction #IndependentFiction

Waiting for sequels is the book lover’s curse. Luckily Madeline Te Whiu’s The Soul Thief is out 31st October so a quick re-read of The Assassin Thief will tide us over until then! Who’s with us?

Heading into the weekend with some very spicy vibes and an exclusive sneak peak at Madeline Te Whiu’s The Soul Thief ✨ Massive thank you to Corvin King for the incredible audio! We’ll be swooning all weekend 😅