About the Event

Join Bianca Breen on Saturday the 24th of May to launch her YA debut novel Made of Steam and Stardust at The Literature Centre in Fremantle.

Reserve your ticket to discover more about the book and the process of its creation, with the wonderful HM Waugh moderating the discussion.

You'll be one of the first to get your hands on Australia's newest sci-fi fantasy novel, and have the opportunity for your copy to be signed by the author.

Afternoon tea and refreshments will be provided for all attendees.

About the Book

When a comet hurtles toward her planet, sixteen-year-old inventor Gerdie is determined to stop it and use her success to improve the conditions of the factories she works in: she'll build a machine that will save the world.

But as she hunts for the parts to build her creation, she encounters Fell—a mysterious boy with an unsettling connection to the comet. He's being hunted by the ruthless Conqueror Seki, and soon Gerdie is, too.

On the run, the duo uncovers a chilling secret: blueprints for a deadly army of automatons. The army is nearly complete, but a final piece is still missing. If Gerdie doesn't find it before Conqueror Seki does, the comet will be the least of her worries.

About the Author

Bianca Breen is a professional book nerd. Bianca is passionate about the book community, founding YA for WA in 2021 and previously holding the position of Communications Director at the Australian Young Adult Literature Alliance (#LoveOzYA) and co-host of The YA Room. In 2021 she was the winner of the ASA Award Mentorship, and has won several residencies, including with KSP Writers’ Centre, Vancouver Arts Centre, and the City of Swan. Her short works have been published with Dragon Soul Press, Night Parrot Press, and more. She holds a Bachelor of Creative Arts in Writing from La Trobe University.