About bex

Bex Richo is an Australian fantasy author, entrepreneur and mother of two teenage boys.

Inspired by her sons, her imagination and a lifelong love of fantasy, Bex created the Octavia Saga – an emotional adventure exploring courage, family, identity and the fire we carry within us.

the octavia saga

Blending heart, adventure, magik and ancient reckonings, the Octavia books explore what it means to step into your own strength while staying connected to what matters most.

At their core, they are stories about family, friendship, courage and the fire we carry within us – even when the path ahead feels dark and uncertain.

WORLDS BUILT WITH HEART

Alongside her writing, Bex co-owns a growing collection of award-winning heritage accommodation businesses in Tasmania, creating spaces centred around storytelling, atmosphere and genuine connection.

With a background in accounting, business and entrepreneurship, she brings both imagination and structure to the worlds she creates.

Bex is also the founder of The Harpy Foundation – an emerging initiative inspired by the themes of the Octavia Saga and the belief that small acts of courage can create meaningful change over time.

LIFE off the page

Bex lives on the Gold Coast in Australia with her teenage sons, Hux and Nate, and two extremely opinionated cats, Rocky and Puss.

When she’s not writing, building businesses or plotting character reckonings, she’s usually opening her house to the local tribe of teenagers, watching heart-filled anime with her boys and surviving Rocky’s constant bids for attention.