Bestselling author Fiona Lowe to speak in Stawell and St Arnaud

Published on 15 April 2026

Bestselling Australian author Fiona Lowe will discuss her inspiration, writing process and the twists behind her newest novel when she visits Stawell and St Arnaud next week.

Lowe will be a guest of Northern Grampians Libraries on Wednesday, April 22, presenting a talk in Stawell at 10am and St Arnaud at 2pm.

A recipient of the prestigious USA RITA award and the Australian RuBY award for romance writing, Lowe’s novels are often set in small country towns, exploring real-life issues – family dramas, mysteries, and secrets tangled with lies and moral dilemmas.

She is currently touring libraries throughout Victoria and New South Wales to showcase her latest book, The Drowning.

A body on the beach. An inheritance. A family pulled apart; The Drowning has been described as Lowe’s ‘most absorbing mystery yet — perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Sally Hepworth’. 

Northern Grampians Shire mayor Karen Hyslop encouraged the region’s residents to make the most of the opportunity to learn more about Lowe’s works.

“Our libraries have been lucky to attract several high-calibre authors to present to our residents and it’s exciting to welcome Fiona to our region as well,” she said.

“Her novels are addictive and thought-provoking and I’m sure she will have plenty of great stories to share about her inspiration and her journey as an author.

“If you haven’t booked your spot, please contact your local branch and do so. If you love a good mystery or romance, you won’t want to miss this.”

People can book by calling Stawell branch on (03) 5358 1274 or St Arnaud branch on (03) 5495 2188.