Melbourne Book Launch: POWER Anthology 2026

📚 Update: Books have gone to print! You can still reserve copies of POWER to collect at the launch while stocks last. Click “Get tickets”, choose your tickets, then add copies at the Add-ons step. Copies are $25 at the launch, a special price for the night (the usual price is $29.95 + postage). Join us to celebrate the launch of POWER, our 2026 anthology and our first published jointly by Words of a Feather and Words of a Feather Romania. POWER brings together more than 30 writers from Australia, Asia, and Europe, each exploring what power is, who holds it, and what it costs. Through short stories, poetry, creative non-fiction and memoir, they examine power in all its forms: the quiet and the loud, the given and the taken, and the power we find in our own voices. Launching in Melbourne and Oradea, this is a celebration of writers across two communities and two continents. It's also WOAF's final event for 2026, so come and close out the year with us! What to Expect: • Readings from contributing authors • Book signings and opportunities to meet the writers • Copies of POWER available for purchase All are welcome to join us for this evening of readings, connection and celebration. Places are limited at this intimate venue, so please book early - we would love to see you there! 📚 Pre-order your copies with your registration (before 31 October), or purchase at the launch (while stocks last)! Pre-order/book launch price: $25 Normal price: $29.95 (+ postage) Please note: We print sustainably with limited first runs to reduce waste. To guarantee your copy on the day, we encourage pre-ordering with your registration. Additional copies can be ordered but may not arrive in time for the launch event. Can't make it to the launch? From 10 December, you'll be able to purchase your copies here! Accessibility Bard's Apothecary is a cosy laneway venue. Please note there are 4 steps at the entrance and a set of stairs down to the event space, so unfortunately the venue isn't wheelchair accessible. If you have any access needs or questions, please get in touch. We'd love to help make your evening as comfortable as possible.