Anita’s Substack

I'm an author of 25 books across genres, and love researching and writing commerical women's fiction, historical fiction and kid's novels. All my works consider First Nations themes.

By Anita Heiss

· Launched 2 years ago

GIVEAWAY!

Win copies of DIRRAYAWADHA and BILA YARRUDHANGGALANGDHURAY
Sep 4, 2024 • Anita Heiss

The Bundyi Writing Prize is now open

We are on the lookout for compelling and original works of adult non-fiction that celebrate First Nations voices.
May 23 • Anita Heiss

BUNDYI PUBLISHING ANNOUNCES THE 2026 BUNDYI WRITING PRIZE

Bundyi Publishing announced today the 2026 Bundyi Writing Prize that will be awarded to an outstanding unpublished manuscript of adult non-fiction by an…
Mar 2 • Anita Heiss

COVER REVEAL: THE PARADISE PACT

Out through Simon & Schuster, April 2026
Nov 9, 2025 • Anita Heiss

2025 Brisbane Writers Festival

Anita’s FIRST WORD keynote address
Oct 28, 2025 • Anita Heiss

Seeking First Nations commercial fiction

Pitch to me at RWA!
Jul 26, 2025 • Anita Heiss

Truth telling in historical fiction

Thank you to the Justice and Equity Centre
Jul 25, 2025 • Anita Heiss

NAIDOC Week 2025 Literary Trail

Part of the BlackWords / Austlit research community
Jul 8, 2025 • Anita Heiss

Anita’s Substack