Events
HEKATE AND THE RESTLESS DEAD - October 24th 2025
Quinton presents an introduction to the restless dead of Ancient Greece, including what the restless dead are, how the ancient Athenians interacted with them, how Hekate came to be known as the leader of the restless dead, and some misconceptions about the restless dead in modern practice.
Presented at the Sanctuary of the Crossroads in collaboration with The Divine Cove.
PRIDE & PROGRESS - September 25th 2025
A powerful celebration of LGBTIQA+ voices within Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities where Quinton Li will be speaking on a panel!
This is more than an event — it’s a space for connection, culture, and community healing!
Hosted by the Australian Vietnamese Women’s Association.
A NON-CHTHONIC PORTRAIT OF HEKATE - August 3rd 2025
This lecture explores the non-chthonic aspects of the fascinating goddess Hekate, with a look into her earlier cults and myths.
Presented for Mt Nysa Mystery School.
TELLING IT WITH PRIDE SPEAKERS PROGRAM SHOWCASE - January 22nd 2025
The showcase for the 2024/25 cohort of the Victorian Pride Centre’s Telling it with Pride Speakers (TiPS) Program is a milestone event that highlights the achievements and growth of participants following an intensive three-month mentorship and training journey.
BEYOND THE MAINSTREAM - September 8th 2024
At the National Writers’ Conference as part of the Emerging Writers Festival, at The Wheeler Centre.
Musicians often publish their work without the help of a label, so why can’t authors do the same? Hear from these enterprising writers who forged their own path, either via self-publishing or working with indie publishers. Learn what is involved in self-publishing, the pros and cons of working with a publisher, and what to expect on the road less travelled.
ASK ME ANYTHING - August 19th 2024
An author q&a event at Monster Manor, an online indie-book-loving community.
Come join us for an AMA with author, editor, and curator Quinton Li to talk about anthologies and angels following the announcement of Devout's sequel: Reverent.
PUBLISHING IN THE 21ST CENTURY - June 15th 2024
A panel discussion about trad pub, indie pub and hybrid publishing, at the Williamstown Literature Festival.
It’s the quintessential question for writers completing their first draft. Do you try your luck with an agent and the slush pile of a publishing house? Or do you retain creative control and navigate printing and promotion yourself? Alison Stuart has done both, and will invite “traditional” and “indie” panellists Karen Viggers (Sidelines), Sasha Cottman (Duke of Strathmore) and Quinton Li (Chrysalis and Requiem) to share their expertise.
IDAHOBIT DAY AUTHOR TALK - May 17th 2024
A school author talk about my publishing experience as a queer writer.
Quinton Li speaks to students at Taylors Lakes Secondary College about their novels Tell Me How It Ends and Chrysalis and Requiem.
CHRYSALIS AND REQUIEM BOOK LAUNCH - March 21st 2024
A book launch for my sophomore novel Chrysalis and Requiem, at Readings Emporium.
Chrysalis and Requiem is a haunting dark academia speculative thriller of tragic obsession and relentless grief, weaving two young, queer women in a spiral of clandestine violence and forbidden love.
Free, but bookings are essential.
There will be copies of C&R to purchase and an opportunity to get your book signed.
SINGAPORE WRITERS FESTIVAL - November 18th-19th 2023
Two panel appearances at the Singapore Writers Festival.
The Singapore Writers Festival, one of Asia's premier literary events, started in 1986 as a biennial festival. Now organised by Arts House Limited, SWF is a much anticipated event on the cultural calendar, presenting the world's major literary talents to Singaporeans while shining a spotlight on home grown and Southeast Asian creative talents.
Quinton will be speaking on two panels:
BOOK FAIR AUSTRALIA - October 14th-15th 2023
Selling and signing at Book Fair Australia in Sydney.
Book Fair Australia is a literary festival that celebrates stories of all genres.
Quinton will be at stall 107 selling Tell Me How It Ends and Devout Anthology. Bring your copies to sign too!
Podcast Appearances
Divergent on the Indie Author Maxx Podcast
In this episode I talk to author Quinton Li about writing diverse characters and also writing for the love of creating something new.
A Conversation with Quinton Li on Purpose Buzz
Quinton Li joins Matt Romania for a conversation about self-publishing books, advocating for inclusion, creating community, and more – on this episode of the Purpose Buzz podcast.
Interviews & Articles
The Role of Tarot in Tell Me How It Ends: Interview With the Author with La Petite Pritt
An Interview with Quinton Li, author of Tell Me How It Ends (Mental health, trauma and healing in TMHIE) with Lydia
Author Interview – Tell Me How It Ends and Platonic Love with Soulfully Alex
My Place: Quinton Li with Brimbank & North West Star Weekly
An interview with Quinton Li with Knee Brace Press