Aśka is creative dynamite. She’s an award-winning graphic novelist, an ex-quantum physicist, and a big fan of the little doovalacky above the ‘s’ in her name (which you pronounce ‘Ash-ka’). A hugely engaging and popular presenter, Aśka is passionate about visual literacy. She has published more than ten books and graphic novels.
Louise is a writer and author who lives in Perth, Western Australia. She is also a writing mentor, manuscript assessor and editor, and workshop facilitator.
Jen Banyard is a writer for big and little people. She’s best known for her middle readers’ adventure stories, notably the ‘Riddle Gully’ series, but has written and reviewed for adult journals. With a PhD in creative writing, Jen has taught at university and is a ukulele-toting advocate–facilitator of writing, reading and wonder in schools…
From multi-international award winning Advertising Copywriter to Author of the much-loved word play books Has A Book Got A Spine? and Can You Crack Them? – Erica’s love of the English language is contagious. School & library workshops have both kids and teachers shouting out in uncontainable glee at the quirkiness of the English language.…
A.J. is an award-winning writer for teenagers and adults. She has six novels, and is best known for her recent novel ONE SONG, her speculative fiction duology HIVE and ROGUE, as well as her realistic novel ZAC & MIA, which has been adapted for television in America. A.J. is an experienced speaker and teacher, and…
Kitty Black writes books for kids. With a background in psychology and teaching, Kitty believes stories are at the heart of who we are and every child deserves to see themselves as a hero. Kitty is the author of 'Who's Afraid of the Quite Nice Wolf' (New Frontier, 2019) and 'A Crocodile in the Family'…
Sharron is a multi-award-nominated fiction writer with decades of experience in the fast-paced world of corporate communications. Her superpower is helping people spruce up, clean up and sharpen up their writing through editing, manuscript assessments, 1:1 coaching, group facilitation and workshops. An experienced and thorough interviewer, Sharron is skilled at bringing out the best in…
Claire Boston writes romance and romantic suspense, while her pen name Claire Leggett writes fantasy. She enjoys exploring real life issues on her way to the happily-ever-after. Her stories are about love, adventure and escape. Her series include the Blackbridge Series and The Emperor's Conspiracy.
Atom-smashing STEM journalist and award-winning children’s author Cristy Burne blends science and story to inspire innovation and create positive change.
Kelly Canby is an internationally published illustrator and author of over two dozen books for children. Kelly was born in London, England, but has lived in Australia since the age of three, which is probably around the same age she started playing with pencils and crayons, and it was probably only a few years after…