OzAsia Festival’s Weekend of Words
OzAsia Festival’s writing and ideas program returns for another year of conversations between poets, novelists, journalists, playwrights, performers, and creatives from around the world.
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Saturday1:00 pm — 2:00 pm
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Admission
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.
Navigate the weekend with an interactive planner and venue maps
- Accessibility
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This venue is wheelchair accessible.
For more information regarding venue accessibility, please visit https://www.adelaidecc.com.au/attending/accessibility-facilities
- Age Suitability
- All ages
- Runtime
- 1 hour
Part of
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 WordsSpeakers
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?
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?
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?
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?
Performance Location: Riverbank 2 + 3, Adelaide Convention Centre
View venue maps for directions to Riverbank 2 + 3
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Plan your literary weekend at OzAsia Festival's Weekend of Words with our interactive planner and venue maps.
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What We're Reading
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