The indie reading community

A place to discover exciting new authors

Meet independent authors from Australia and New Zealand. Find your next favourite story, explore bookish treasures and celebrate the people behind the pages.

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Independent stories deserve the spotlight

A love of books brings us together

Each month the community shines a light on an indie author, their work and the stories worth sharing.

♡ Australian indie authors✦ New Zealand stories✧ Monthly reads☆ Bookish events & resources

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More to discover between the pages

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Pages Down Under — Shop

Explore physical author books, bookish trinkets, bookish essentials, ebooks and audio books.

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Podcast

Pages Down Under Podcast

A podcast celebrating indie authors from Australia and New Zealand, with author interviews and bookish conversations.

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For Writers

Aussie Indie PA

Flexible PA support for indie writers across Australia and New Zealand. Krystal offers assistance designed around the needs of each author.

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Events

Secrets in the Pages

An indie author event bringing readers, signing authors and vendors together. The archive lists participating authors and sponsors.

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Readers

Featured Indie Authors

A place to discover independently published voices from across Australia and New Zealand.

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Readers

Monthly Reads

Find a new book to explore each month and learn more about independent voices.

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Books, tea and a cozy pastel reading setting

Meet Our Curator

Celebrating the stories behind the books.

I'm Abigail, the author of The Crystal Dynasty. As an indie author with a love for storytelling, I created this book club to put a spotlight on new independent voices.

With a new author featured each month, readers can explore fresh titles and connect through stories, characters and shared discovery.

Curated by a fellow authorReading togetherSupporting independent voices

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Books & little bookish joys

Explore author books, accessories and digital reads from the archived Pages Down Under shop.

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Author Books

Discover paperback and signed titles from independent authors highlighted in the archived bookshop.

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Bookish Trinkets

Bookish bookmarks, stickers and annotation kits for readers who love the little extras.

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Author E-Books & Audiobooks

Browse indie e-books and audiobooks spanning fantasy, romance and more.

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For the indie writer

Creative people, connected.

Beyond reading together, the original community offered resources and practical support for writers, including PA services and opportunities to connect.

Meet Krystal and find out about author assistance, bookish projects and ways to get in touch with the team.

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