Dandenong Ranges Literary Festival

Hosted by the 2026 Dandenong Ranges Literary Festival, authors Sandra Carmel, Fleur Blüm, Andra/Destiny Davin and moderator Sarah Lemke will enchant you with their insights and expertise in all things romance!

Sandra Carmel is an Australian author of racy, flirty and downright dirty romance novels, novellas, short stories and poetry, who enjoys stimulating herself and others with words. She has taken the scenic route from steamy paranormal to contemporary to romantic suspense, creating provocative stories that delve beneath the surface of desire.

Fleur Blüm is a Melbourne-based writer, performer, and musician, crafting fiction with a romantic twist, infused with feminist themes. She has published 11 novels, three poetry collections, and has appeared in several anthologies and collections. Her latest novel Burning For You is due to be released in November 2026.  

Andra/Destiny Davin has a split author personality and writes under two names. She is a sensualist and a romantic who loves creating sinfully sexy heroes for heroines who often veer from the mainstream in their desires.

Sarah Lemke is a little bit book obsessed. She reads voraciously, writes veraciously, and vigorously pursued her dreams to work in publishing as a freelance editor where her vigilance and vision helps lead her authors to victory.