Author Alley

Discover the heart of storytelling at CapriCon's Author Alley! Meet talented Australian authors showcasing their published books, short stories and comics. From crafting fantastical worlds to diving into Rockhampton's weirdest tales, there's something for every reader and aspiring writer!

Author Panels

PLUS don't miss the author panels featuring lively discussions on sci-fi, fantasy, mystery, and the art of self-publishing.

2025 AUTHOR ALLEY AUTHORS

Check out the outstanding line-up of authors we had at the 2025 event! Stay-tuned for the 2026 line-up drop.

Amanda Bridgeman

Amanda is an award-winning writer of both original and media tie-in fiction. Her original fiction includes the sci-fi crime thriller The Subjugate, which is being developed for TV by Anonymous Content (Boy Swallows Universe, True Detective, Mr Robot) and Aquarius Films (Mix Tape, Lion, Savage River).

Jodie Lane

Queer, autistic nerd, Jodie Lane reads and writes science fantasy, dark comedy and YA time-travel adventure. She loves finding the quirky and odd in her everyday world, and is passionate about telling authentic stories that make people feel alive.

Phil Hore

We all know Rocky is weird, but this 'Penny Dreadful' goes into just how weird by listing some of the strangest events to happen in the town. UFO's, Sea Monsters, Air Crashed, murdered racing horses...and let's not forget the Mount Morgan Werewolf.

Freek Productions

Bridging the world of Rock n Roll and Comics! How the life of an international touring/recording artist slammed to a halt and how he adapted and turned a negative into a positive. Comic book series, 4 novels, 3 weekly podcasts and even my first children's book!

DrawnOutDad

DrawnOutDad is an independent comic creator team featuring twin brothers Manuel Bouw and Maarten Bouw, with titles including Spell Kitty (a magical kitten from London), the comedy series Fart Puppies, and the superhero titles Wombatman, and The Down Unders.

Sue-Ellen Pashley

A writer of copious amounts of words, just because if they didn’t come out, she’s sure they’d make her head explode, Sue-Ellen is an internationally published author with her stories having found homes in Australia, the US, UK, Germany and Korea.

R Lennard

R. Lennard dreamed of being the headmistress of a boarding school, a jockey, a ballet dancer and a diplomat. At the same time. Two left feet stopped the dancing dream, and a fear of falling stopped the jockey one.

Specul8 Publishing

Specul8 Publishing is the demented brainchild of Rockhampton-based author TC Phillips. After stumbling his way into a series of anthologies, literary journals and other international publications he was struck with the idea to try and ferret out other like-minded writers, freaks and miscreants a little closer to home.

Greg Chapman

Greg Chapman is a horror author, editor and artist based in Brisbane. Originally from Rockhampton, Greg’s fiction and art has received wide acclaim from readers and critics of the horror genre since his first publication in 2011.

Jesse Dracman

Jesse Dracman has published a comic book series, 4 novels, 3 weekly podcasts and even his first children's book!

A.L. Tippett

Explore new worlds with A. L. Tippett, the weaver of urban fantasy tales filled with heart and humour! A. L. Tippett's novels seamlessly blend the extraordinary with the everyday.

Ash Tough

Ash Tough an Australian independent author and have written Holly & Oak: Seasons One and Two. I also hope to have my third novel, Holly & Oak: Season Three, released by the time of the convention next year.

Cassie Laelyn

Cassie Laelyn is an international bestselling paranormal romance author who writes swoony bad boys in need of redemption.

Shelley Russell Nolan

Shelley Russell Nolan is an avid reader who began writing her own stories at sixteen. Her first completed manuscript featured brain eating aliens and a butt kicking teenage heroine. Since then she has spent her time creating fantasy worlds where death is only the beginning and even freaks can fall in love.

KJ Burrage

Kylie Burrage has been developing her craft since she was ten years old. As a girl, she dreamed that she would become like CS Lewis.

Nicole Walsh

Nicole Walsh (she/her) is a cat enthusiast from the east coast of Australia who loves fern gardens and long dresses. She writes short and novel-length speculative fiction and urban fantasy that span from a little bit dark, a little bit amusing through to a little bit steamy. Her work features in 30+ magazines and anthologies.

N.R. Marxsen

N.R. Marxsen writes across many genres, her favourites of all being Dark Fantasy and Horror. A love of the macabre drives her story writing. An artist, singer, equestrian and compassionate, she is passionate about music, animals and life. Working hard as an Author, she is busy raising her three children in rural Queensland.