"Once, Again, Always"

Reading and moderated conversation

From the international fanfiction community to a major festival stage: Amanda Gayle is coming to the Harbour Front Literaturfestival! Meet the author who, writing as Mightbewriting, has already captivated millions of readers - and who now brings her heartfelt debut novel to the literary world.

In a moderated conversation, Amanda Gayle talks about her journey from fanfiction writer to published author, her writing process, and why stories about second chances, trust, and identity resonate with readers around the world.

At the heart of the evening is her new novel "Once, Again, Always": when Molly Graham wakes up in hospital after an accident, she has no memory of the past six years of her life. The shock is all the greater when Aster Bishop appears at her bedside, claiming to be her husband - the very same Aster who was her sworn enemy at school. As Molly tries to piece together her lost memories and her own story, he fights for her and for her love. She soon finds herself asking: can the heart remember what the mind has forgotten?

Whether you already know Amanda Gayle from the fanfiction community or simply love emotionally rich romance novels - the evening promises behind-the-scenes insight into the making of the book, lively conversation about fandom, writing, and romance, and a chance to see one of the genre's most exciting new voices in person.