Rachael Johns Author
Events organised by Rachael Johns Author - some are co-organised with others. All writing, reading and book related.
Reader Ticket Rachael Johns' Book Club Retreat 2027
Friday 21 May 2027
A weekend with all your book club besties in gorgeous Hobart. There'll be two book club discussions (books TBA), panels from authors, author speed dating (much nice than normal dating) book games, a debate and much much more.
Travel and Accommodation is NOT included in the price of this ticket. We will update ticket holders about how to book the hotel soon.
Please join the retreat FB group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1996751894607602
Hotel Grand Chancellor
Author Ticket RJ Book Club Retreat 2027 (by INVITATION ONLY)
Friday 21 May 2027
PLEASE DO NOT USE THIS LINK IF YOU HAVE NOT HAD AN INVITATION TO ATTEND AS AN AUTHOR
Author Ticket Details: Price: $450
Includes your spot to:
Participate in author/reader speed dating.
Appear on a panel OR book club chat.
Appear in the debate (this is an optional extra and a lot of fun)
Attendance to the cocktail party and formal dinner.
You’re also invited to contribute something fun for the goodie bag — bookmarks, pens, lip balm, anything you like!
This ticket does not include travel and accommodation.
Please join the retreat FB group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1996751894607602
Grand Chancellor Hotel, Hobart
FINAL PAYMENT for deposit holders
Friday 21 May 2027
PLEASE ONLY USE THIS LINK if you have already paid a deposit. If you have not, this ticket will be null and void.
A weekend with all your book club besties at the fabulous Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart. There'll be two book club discussions (books TBA), panels from authors (and a publisher), book games, a debate and much much more.
Travel and Accommodation is NOT included in the price of this ticket.
NB: This is a READER-ONLY ticket for those who have already paid a deposit to hold their place - please do not share this link.
Please join the retreat FB group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1996751894607602
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
RJ Romance writing Intensive Early Bird Full Package
Monday 12 July 2027
• 5 Days of Intensive Teaching with Rachael Johns
• 4 Nights Private Accommodation at Cammeray Waters
• All Meals & 1 Evening Beverage included
• Access to Author Guest Dinners & Publisher Q&A Sessions
• Custom Swag Tote & 120-Page Printed Retreat Notebook
*Direct Partial Manuscript Assessment by
Rachael Johns
Cammeray Waters
RJ Romance writing Intensive Early Bird Basic Package
Monday 12 July 2027
• 5 Days of Intensive Teaching with Rachael Johns
• 4 Nights Private Accommodation at Cammeray Waters
• All Meals & 1 Evening Beverage included
• Access to Author Guest Dinners & Publisher Q&A Sessions
• Custom Swag Tote & 120-Page Printed Retreat Notebook
Cammeray Waters
Author Ticket Rachael Johns' Book Club Retreat 2026
Friday 19 June 2026
Author Ticket Details: Price: $450
Includes your spot to:
Participate in author/reader speed dating.
Appear on a panel OR book club chat.
Appear in the debate (this is an optional extra and a lot of fun)
Attendance to the cocktail party and formal dinner.
You’re also invited to contribute something fun for the goodie bag — bookmarks, pens, lip balm, anything you like!
This ticket does not include travel and accommodation. You can book your accommodation here: https://tinyurl.com/jzad83y
Please join the retreat FB group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/708647741718498
Novatel Geelong
Free Retreat Ticket for Tattoo
Friday 19 June 2026
For Emily Gilmore
Novatel Geelong
Reader Ticket Rachael Johns' Book Club Retreat 2026
Friday 19 June 2026
A weekend with all your book club besties in gorgeous Geelong. There'll be two book club discussions (books TBA), panels from authors (and a publisher), book games, a debate and much much more.
Travel and Accommodation is NOT included in the price of this ticket. You can book your discounted RETREAT accommodation here: https://tinyurl.com/jzad83y
Please join the retreat FB group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/708647741718498
Novotel Geelong
Reader Ticket RJBC Retreat - final payment
Friday 19 June 2026
A weekend with all your book club besties on the fabulous Gold Coast. There'll be two book club discussions (books TBA), panels from authors (and a publisher), book games, a debate and much much more.
Travel and Accommodation is NOT included in the price of this ticket. You can book your discounted RETREAT accommodation here: https://tinyurl.com/jzad83y
NB: This is a READER-ONLY ticket for those who have already paid a deposit to hold their place - please do not share this link.
Please join the retreat FB group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/708647741718498
Novotel Geelong
Deposit for 2026 RJBC Retreat in Geelong VIC
Friday 19 June 2026
Secure your spot at the Rachael Johns' Book Club Retreat, happening 19–21 June 2026 at the Novotel Geelong, VIC, with this deposit. As a thank you, everyone who pays a deposit will receive $50 off the final ticket price when full tickets go on sale.
Final ticket includes all events, cocktail food and drinks Friday night, Saturday sit-down dinner and drinks, morning and arvo tea and lunch Saturday and Sunday. (Fri 6pm–Sun 3pm) & a swag-filled retreat bag.
Does not include accommodation, travel or breakfast.
The final ticket price will be $650—so with the deposit discount, you’ll pay just $500 more. $600 all up.
Please note: deposits are non-refundable if you choose not to attend. However, if the event is cancelled for any reason, you’ll receive a full refund.
Novatel Geelong
Dinner ticket for partners 2026 RJ Book Club Retreat
Saturday 20 June 2026
This ticket is for Saturday dinner only - two courses, plus beverages (including wine and beer).
Geelong Novotel
RJBC Retreat SUNDAY TICKET ONLY
Sunday 18 May 2025
Sunday ONLY includes:
SUNDAY
8.30am-10.00am – Author speed dating: Session two: Rachael Johns, Christine Wells, Sophie Green, Nicole Flockton, Sara Foster, Barbara Hannay, Deb Jordan and Nadia Mahjouri
10.00am -10.30am – Morning Tea
10.30-12pm – 'The ‘Mademoiselle Alliance’ book club and Anthea Hodgson In-Conversation with Natasha Lester
12pm-1pm – Panel 3 From Meet Cutes to Magic: Penelope Janu, Sandy Barker, Fiona McArthur and Alexandra Almond
1pm-2pm - Lunch
2.00pm-3.00pm - The Great Debate and Goodbye.
NO SWAG BAG INCLUDED
Rendevous Hotel, Scarborouhg
RJOBC Retreat 2025 Author Ticket
Friday 16 May 2025
Each author will have the opportunity to read from an upcoming book, participate in author/reading speeding, and appear on a panel OR be one of our book club discussions that weekend. All authors will also be invited to provide something for the goodie bag - bookmarks, pens, lip-balm, the sky's the limit!
Rendevous Hotel Scarborough
RJOBC Retreat 2025 Reader Ticket
Friday 16 May 2025
A weekend with all your book club besties on the beautiful Scarborough Beach, Western Australia. There'll be two book club discussions (books A Snowy River Summer by Stella Quinn and The Mademoiselle Alliance by Natasha Lester), panels from authors, a guest publisher giving insider info on the book publishing industry, book games, debate, reading and much much more.
Travel and Accommodation is NOT included in the price of this ticket, however attendees have discounted accommodation at the Rendevous Hotel Scarborough.
NB: This is a READER-ONLY ticket. Author tickets are sold-out, email if you'd like to go on the waitlist.
Rendevous Hotel
RJ Book Club Retreat Friend/Partner Dinner Ticket
Saturday 17 May 2025
This ticket provides entrance to the Saturday night dinner on 17/5/25 a the Rendevous Hotel Scarborough, WA. It includes a three-course dinner and drinks, including some alcoholic beverages.
Rendevous Hotel Scarborough
RJBC Retreat Saturday ONLY ticket
Saturday 17 May 2025
Saturday ONLY includes:
SATURDAY 8.30am- 5pm Saturday 17th May
8.30am-9.00am Official Welcome to Retreat and readings from Rachael and Anthea
9.00am-10.30am - 'A Snowy River Summer’ book club and Rachael Johns In-Conversation with Stella Quinn.
10.30am-11.00am - Morning Tea
11.00am-12.00pm - Panel 1 The Dark Side of Fiction: Kylie Kaden, Nicole Flockton, Sara Foster and Deb Jordan
12.00pm- 12.30pm – Fun and Games
12.30pm-1.30pm - Lunch
1.30pm-3pm - Author Speed-Dating (10 minute sessions) - Session one: Anthea Hodgson, Natasha Lester, Penelope Janu, Sandy Barker, Fiona McArthur, Alexandra Almond, Kylie Kaden.
3.00pm-3.30pm - Afternoon Tea
3.30pm-4.30pm – Panel 2 Bold Women, Big Stories: Sophie Green, Christine Wells, Barbara Hannay and Nadia Mahjouri.
4.30pm-5.00pm - Author/Book games
NO SWAG BAG included.
Rendevous Rendezvous Hotel, Scarborough, Perth
Author Ticket RJBC Retreat 2024
Friday 14 June 2024
Each author will have the opportunity to read from an upcoming book, participate in author/reading speeding, and appear on a panel OR be one of our book club discussions that weekend. All authors will also be invited to provide something for the goodie bag - bookmarks, pens, lip-balm, the sky's the limit!
Novotel Surfers Paradies
Deposit for 2024 Gold Coast RJBC Retreat
Friday 14 June 2024
This deposit secures your ticket to the Rachael Johns Book Club retreat at the Novotel Surfers Paradise, QLD from 14th – 16th June 2024. Once full tickets go on sale, you will be sent a link to pay the remaining $550. Should you decide not to attend, you will forfeit this deposit. If we have to cancel for whatever reason, you will receive a full refund.
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Final Payment for Authors
Friday 14 June 2024
This is to secure your place as an author at the Rachael JOhns Book Club Retreat 2024.
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Final payment for RJOBC Gold Coast retreat - reader ticket
Friday 14 June 2024
A weekend with all your book club besties on the fabulous Gold Coast. There'll be two book club discussions (books TBA), panels from authors (and a publisher), book games, book trivia and much much more.
Travel and Accommodation is NOT included in the price of this ticket, however the Novotel has many accommodation options. To book your RETREAT accommodation, please ***
NB: This is a READER-ONLY ticket for those who have already paid a deposit to hold their place. If you're an author and wish to attend the event, please contact the organiser. If you're a reader who has. not yet paid a deposit, please go here: ***
Novotel Surfers Paradise
RJ Book Club Retreat 2024
Friday 14 June 2024
A weekend with all your book club besties in the beautiful Surfers Paradise, Queensland. There'll be two book club discussions (books TBA), panels from authors, a guest publisher giving insider info on the book publishing industry, book games, book trivia, book bingo, reading and much much more.
Travel and Accommodation is NOT included in the price of this ticket, however attendees have discounted accommodation at the Novotel Surfers Paradise.
NB: This is a READER-ONLY ticket. Author tickets are sold-out, email if you'd like to go on the waitlist.
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Retreat Dinner Ticket 2024
Saturday 15 June 2024
This ticket provides entrance to the Saturday night dinner on 15/6/24 a the Novotel Surfers Paradise. It includes a two-course dinner and drinks, including some alcoholic beverages.
Novotel Surfers Paradise, QLD
Launch at The Old Courthouse Freo
Tuesday 6 February 2024
Come have drinks with Rach and Anthea to celebrate the launch of THE OTHER BRIDGET in Freo, where it's actually set. Books will be available to buy on the night or you can bring your own to get signed. Free event with a drink on arrival. BYO bunny ears and wearing pink encouraged!!
The Old Courthouse Fremantle
Author Ticket panelist
Friday 26 May 2023
Includes full weekend. Cheaper than full ticket due to panel appearance fee being taken into consideration.
Adelaide Hills Convention Centre
Rachael Johns Book Club Author Ticket
Friday 26 May 2023
This is a ticket for authors wishing to attend the Rachael Johns Book Club Retreat 2023. Ticket includes all food, a swag back and the opportunity to be involved in author speed dating with readers.
Adelaide Hills Convention Centre
RJ BOOK CLUB RETREAT DINNER TICKET
Saturday 27 May 2023
Gala dinner with speech by Rachael Johns. Two course meal and beverages included.
Adelaide Hills Convention Centre
Rachael Johns' Book Club Retreat - SATURDAY ONLY
Saturday 27 May 2023
Can't join us for the full weekend? Buy a SATURDAY ONLY ticket, which includes morning and afternoon tea, lunch and all Saturday activities.
NB. This ticket does not include the dinner, which can be purchases separately. Travel and Accommodation is NOT included in the price of this ticket, however there is accommodation on site through Discovery Handorf Resort.
Adelaide Hills Convention Centre
SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT Book Club Live Launch (CANCELLED)
Sunday 19 April 2020
As TALK OF THE TOWN is not a specified book club read, we thought we'd do something fun and launch the book ONLINE in the group. All members in WA (or anyone willing to travel) are invited to join us for this very special event - only members will be allowed to attend!
Books will be available to buy from Dymocks Midland at the event, which is the DAY BEFORE they'll be available to the general public :)
Mandoon Estate