In Conversation with Nicole Kelly
About
We are delighted to host local author Nicole Kelly to celebrate the release of her middle age supernatural adventure novel ‘Shifters’. A story of friendship, magic, and belonging, Shifters will take you to the heart of Japan – and beyond. Nicole will be in conversation with Melissa Watts.ABOUT NICOLE
By day, Nicole Kelly works as a primary school teacher, instilling a love of reading and writing in her small charges. The in-between hours are filled with her own stories and writing. Nicole has short stories published in the anthologies, Close to Heaven and Just Alice. She lives in rural Victoria with her husband and two young children. Nicole's debut novel 'Lament' was released in 2020 and her second book 'Shifters' comes out on June 5.
ABOUT 'SHIFTERS'
Genre: Middle Grade Supernatural Adventure
Lost in Japan. Hunted by shadows. Emily must find her voice – and her courage – to save a friend from ancient magic.
When Emily moves to Japan with her father, nothing feels familiar – she doesn’t speak the language, she doesn’t understand the culture, and she’s never felt more alone.
But everything changes in Kyoto, when she meets Koji – a boy with a mysterious connection to the spirit world. As ancient magic stirs and dark forces begin to close in, Emily is drawn into a hidden world of shapeshifters and secrets.
To save her friend, she’ll have to find courage she never knew she had – and discover that home isn’t always a place. Sometimes, it’s the people we choose to protect.
A story of friendship, magic, and belonging, Shifters will take you to the heart of Japan – and beyond.
Date
Thursday 18 June 2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM (UTC+10)Location
Old Colonists Club, Ballarat
16 Lydiard St North, Ballarat Vic 3350
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