Madeline Te Whiu
"I highly recommend you strap yourself in and enjoy the incredible journey that Madeline takes you on."
"Madeline is a force to reckon with, a masterful storyteller in the dark fantasy genre"
"The Assassin Thief was a beautiful and intelligent debut by author Madeline Te Whiu. Full of intrigue, mystery, action and secrets, it hooks you immediately."
About
Madeline Te Whiu is a Perth-based fantasy author where she lives with her husband, cats, and prized collection of books. Depending on the day, you can find her writing dark, romantic, or cosy fantasy.
Madeline has always had an avidity for reading, especially fantasy, with her favourite authors being Leigh Bardugo, Rachel Gillig, and Sarah Beth Durst, just to name a few.
Her debut novel, The Assassin Thief, was shortlisted for the WA Premier's Book Awards 2023 in the Emerging Writer category. In 2024, The Queen Thief was published, completing The Soul Thief trilogy.
With work on her next books well underway, Madeline is looking forward to bringing a new world, characters, and a dash of trauma to her readers.
Books
Physical copies of The Soul Thief trilogy can be found anywhere books are sold in Australia/Aotearoa, New Zealand. Audiobook and ebook is available in Australia, Aotearoa, United Kingdom.
If you are overseas and want a physical copy, you can buy one directly through New Dawn Publishing (postage fees are high- sorry guys).
For more details, including blurbs, reading order, and content warnings, please see the books below.
Frequently asked questions:
Who is your agent?
I don't have one yet, but am actively querying both cosy and urban fantasy novels (are you offering? 👀).
Are you coming to my city/state?
I do many events, especially around the release of a new book. For the most up-to-date information on any upcoming events I will be attending, please check my Instagram page- I usually have a pinned post with the details.
If you would like to send an enquiry about hosting an event, please head to the Contact Me section.
Can I bring my pre-purchased books to an event to sign?
Absolutely! I am happy to sign any books, merchandise, signing journals, art prints, etc.
Does it cost anything to have you sign stuff?
No. I never charge to sign any items.
Do I need a ticket to attend?
Some events may require tickets. Please check the event organisers' website for ticketing information.
What order do I read The Soul Thief trilogy in?
1/ The Assassin Thief
2/ The Soul Thief
3/ The Queen Thief
Can I take a photo/videos with you?
Yes, please do! I love to take photos during signing events, and I have no problem with you recording our interactions. Please tag me so I can share.
Will you read my book?
Unfortunately, due to my workload (and the fact that I am the worst mood reader ever), I will have to decline any offers to read your book at this time.
I DO, however, take blurb requests when time permits. Please see the Contact Me section for more information.
Can you give me advice on writing/editing/my publishing journey?
I am always willing to answer any questions about my writing and publication journey. You are welcome to reach out to me via email or over on my socials if you have any burning questions. When I have the time, I will endeavour to answer you as best I can. We all have to start somewhere, and asking is how we learn.
Please remember that I work and write, so I may not be able to answer all of your questions if I am busy.
What are you working on now?
I am currently juggling a few projects.
First, a cosy fantasy with a human who inherits an enchanted plant shop (at the moment, this is a standalone, but it has strong interconnected standalone series potential).
Secondly, a dark, urban romantasy duology that is a modern twist on the tragedy Romeo and Juliet.
Both are out for query as I search for my dream agent!
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Contact me:
For blurb requests, event/signing requests, all other enquiries: madelinetewhiu@gmail.com