Description
For centuries, Arthurian legend has been shaped by kings, knights, prophecy and war. But what happens when the women of Camelot step out of the margins and begin telling the story themselves?
Across fantasy fiction, a new generation of writers is returning to Arthurian myth to reclaim the women long reduced to symbols, temptresses or footnotes. Through feminist and queer retellings, these authors are reshaping one of Britain’s most enduring legends for modern audiences.
Join Sophie Keetch, Sam Davey and Tasha Suri for a fascinating discussion on power, fate, ambition and desire in Arthurian storytelling. Drawing on Storm Over Camelot, The Chosen Queen and The Isle in the Silver Sea, the panel explores why these ancient myths continue to resonate and what modern retellings reveal about gender, leadership and who gets remembered throughout history.
Blending fantasy, folklore and historical myth, this conversation asks what it means to rewrite Camelot and who gets to shape the legend now.
About the Authors
Sam Davey
Sam Davey is an arts administrator, business transformation specialist, festival producer, writing coach and prize-winning author of fantasy and speculative fiction – both short stories and novels.
As a novelist, Sam’s work is all about breathing new life into old stories – with particular interest in British and Celtic literature – from 600 CE to 1300 CE. Her latest novel, The Sisters and The Sword, will be published in the UK in August 2026, by Diversion Books/Simon and Schuster. Her previous novel is a feminist retelling of the origins of Camelot – entitled The Chosen Queen.
Sophie Keetch
Sophie Keetch is a Welsh author whose debut trilogy is a feminist retelling of Morgan le Fay. Keetch read English Literature at Cardiff University and has written Morgan Is My Name, Le Fay and Storm Over Camelot. Her work has been translated into several languages, and she lives in South Wales with her husband and son.
Tasha Suri
Tasha Suri is the internationally bestselling and award-winning author of fantasy novels including The Isle in the Silver Sea and The Burning Kingdoms trilogy. Once a librarian, she is now a part-time writing tutor and a full-time cat and rabbit wrangler. She lives with her family in a mildly haunted house in London.
About the Chair
Tasneem Chopra
Tasneem Chopra OAM is an internationally acclaimed keynote speaker, MC and Cross-cultural consultant whose award winning work champions inclusion, leadership and social change. With over 800 clients across the globe, Tasneem is sought after for her signature wit, warmth and captivating stage presence.
She has charmed audiences at AGM’s, flagship Keynotes, IDERD, IWD, academic conferences, Writers Festivals, policy launches and more.
A published writer, TEDx presenter and media commentator featured on the ABC, SBS, BBC, and Al Jazeera, Tasneem has been recognised with an Order of Australia for advancing equity, is the inaugural Ambassador for Women of Colour Australia and a former Anti Racism Champion with the Australian Human Rights Commission.
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