Book Launch
Rings, Reads & Revelry: Jack Heath
Doctor Who: Frankenstein & The Patchwork Man
4pm, Friday 25 July
Venetia Major - Bespoke Jewellery
Shop 3 8 Victoria Street Hall, ACT 2618
Step into a world of sparkle, story, and sci-fi! ✨
Venetia Major – Bespoke Jewellery is hosting an unforgettable afternoon as they celebrate the launch of Jack Heath’s thrilling new novel, Doctor Who: Frankenstein & The Patchwork Man.
This one-of-a-kind event combines the magic of storytelling with the elegance of fine jewellery—perfect for fans of adventure, time travel, and a touch of glitter.
What to Expect:
A lively Q&A session with Jack Heath, hosted by award-winning fantasy author Amy Laurens, as they explore the creation of this exciting new tale.
Book sales on-site, featuring the launch title plus other works by Jack and Amy.
Author signings with both Jack and Amy.
Light refreshments served amidst dazzling displays of handcrafted jewellery.
Costumes encouraged! Come dressed as your favourite Doctor, companion, villain—or bring your own timey-wimey twist.
Whether you're a longtime Whovian, a book lover, or just in it for the sparkle, Rings, Reads & Revelry promises an afternoon of imagination and inspiration.
Space is limited—don’t miss your chance to join this brilliant blend of books and bling!
About Jack Heath
Jack Heath is a novelist from Canberra, Australia. His work includes 300 Minutes of Danger (for kids), Kill Your Husbands (not for kids), and forty other books, which have sold half a million copies in ten languages. He lives on Ngunnawal and Ngambri country with his wife, five chickens, three possums, two cats, a handful of fish, and a pair of human children.
About Amy Laurens
Amy Laurens is an Australian author of fantasy fiction for all ages. Her story Bones Of The Sea, about creepy carnivorous mist and bone curses, won the 2021 Aurealis Award for Best Fantasy Novella.
Amy has also written the award-winning portal-fantasy Sanctuary series about Edge, a 13-year-old girl forced to move to a small country town because of witness protection (the first book is Where Shadows Rise), the humorous fantasy Kaditeos series, following newly graduated Evil Overlord Mercury as she attempts to acquire a castle, the young adult series Storm Foxes, about love and magic and family in small town Australia, and a whole host of non-fiction, both for writers AND for people who don’t live with constant voices in their heads.