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BANDIT BOOKS & TASMAN RIDGE
From stories with bite, to distinct and unique Australian voices that are crying out to be heard. Bandit Books and Tasman Ridge are independent boutique Australian publishing imprints that aim to give a voice to the unheard and unloved. To those talented writers who struggle to get past the gatekeepers. We’re willing to take risks, because for us, it’s not all about the money. Although we’re not going to complain when we have a bestseller!
We also have a love for our native wildlife and support wildlife carers whenever we can. Above right, you’ll find a link for Josh Neille ‘The Wombat Guy’. This legend is doing wonderful work and is not paid for his services. So, if you can support him, you’ll have our thanks.
Please, look through our website and our upcoming book releases. Learn about us and what we do and spread the word. Hopefully you can get as excited as we are.
Upcoming Releases
Due for release; Oct 2026 - When a tragedy halts their ancient migration, Emu Bob and his Band of Banished Brothers cross a burning Western Australia to outrun drought, predators, and a looming human cull. The Emus of Campion Valley is a fierce, funny, mythic survival tale told through the eyes of the emus themselves and set to become an iconic best selling Australian novel that will appeal to all ages.
(Due for release; July 2026)
Cody Harrison never expected basketball to save him. Steven Thomas never expected forgiveness to save him.
When tragedy strikes the small coastal town of Inverloch, two families are torn apart. A coach consumed by anger. A boy trying to outrun the shadow of his father’s mistake. And a team of kids who learn that the right choices are often the hardest ones to make.
From the schoolyard courts of Australia to the bright lights of American college basketball, The Playbook follows a group of boys who discover that greatness is not measured by trophies, but by courage, kindness and the people who help us shine.
A story of healing, hope and second chances, The Playbook reminds us that faith is not just believing in God. It is believing in people.
After losing his mother to addiction, eleven-year-old Cameron King is thrust into a world of street survival, fragile friendships and foster homes. When tragedy strikes again, he flees north with eight-year-old Squirt - a young boy he protected in their group home - chasing hope up the Newell Highway toward Lightning Ridge. With child services and police closing in, the boys must rely on their wits, loyalty, and each other to outrun the past and find a future worth believing in.
A tragicomic, gut wrenching road story about love, loss, and the families we build when the world forgets us.
Thrown into a river as a newborn, Bandit survives against all odds to become the beloved fur child of a couple who never thought they’d have a family. But when Cameron is sent to prison, Bandit escapes and waits at the gates for months, becoming a local legend. Scent is a powerful tale of loyalty, resilience, and the unbreakable bond that leads us home.
Submissions
We love reading new and exciting stories. But right now, we’re closed for submissions while we focus on printing our first releases. Then we’ll post details on this page of how you can submit your manuscript to us. But we’re very keen to champion unique Australian stories
We do not publish Poetry, Children’s or LGBT. Anything else we’re happy to look at if it’s well written and presented.
Stuff That’s Happening.
Bandit is also an accomplished author. His best selling
memoir, ‘Woof Woof Growl’ is in its third printing. Taz is also a very stern security advisor and takes no crap.
Bandit and Taz love books. They also have OCD and require every book to be categorized in order on the shelves.
This is where we’ll have news of book signings and events, when they happen.
But when playtime and butt sniffing is over, these two are all about the business of books and championing fresh new Aussie authors.
They both love being on holiday where they can catch up on the latest best sellers and soak by the pool with a Puppy Colada.