Welcome!
I’m Australian author Amelia Mellor, best known for my historical fantasy novel The Grandest Bookshop in the World.
I was born in 1993 and I grew up in regional Victoria, writing stories all the way through school. I worked as a teacher out in the country for two years before becoming a full-time author. Now I live in Melbourne with lots of books and a big fish tank — a little like the Cole family! When I’m not writing, I like to work on craft projects, walk on the beach or in the bush, play indie puzzle games, and read dazzling new Aussie literature.
If you enjoy my books, don’t be shy — I love hearing from readers! And I often have events where you can meet me, discover the joy of writing and get your books signed in person.
NEW: Your Next Read
Got a newly independent reader aged 5-9? Try Your Next Read, the stand-alone, start-anywhere junior fiction series from trusted Australian creators and educational experts.
I wrote a funny one about some farm kids and their guinea fowl!
Out now - OCEANFORGED 3: The Sinking Ruins
Having found two parts of the legendary Oceanforged Armour, Cori, Tarn and Jem set sail to find the third in Halcyon, the secretive island once famed for its beauty. But now that the Prime Council knows of their quest, the journey is more dangerous than ever.
In Halcyon, Cori and her friends are shocked to discover how much has changed since the Age of Glory. The island’s cruel and unpredictable leader forbids all magic in the region except his own. His word is law – and obeying the law has never been Cori’s strong point …
New to Oceanforged? Check out the series’ page!
The Grandest Bookshop in the World and sequels
Click the books below to learn more about the true Australian history that inspired my award-winning Grandest Bookshop Trilogy!
Already read them? Looking for the real-life Book Arcade, or E.W. Cole’s picture books? Try the Further Reading page!
