Amanda Curtin is the author of three novels (SIX DAYS, ELEMENTAL and THE SINKINGS), a collection of short stories (INHERITED), and a work of creative non-fiction (KATHLEEN O’CONNOR OF PARIS). She has also worked in publishing for more than 30 years as a freelance book editor. She occasionally conducts workshops and masterclasses for writers and…
I began my formal writing with a stage play titled "Death Warmed Up" which was well received. After writing several other plays, I wrote a one act play titled "Follicle Farm" and it became my inspiration for my first novel. The play was terrible, but the book that came from its ashes has received high…
Annie de Monchaux lives in South Fremantle. Amongst other things she is the mother of three (now adult) children, a nature lover, dog owner, Francophile, and big fan of the ordinary for its extraordinariness. Previous lives include ex-nurse, ex-mural artist in London, Israel, Australia.
Anna-Nicole is a non-fiction writer based in Perth, Western Australia. She is currently working on her debut memoir as part of the Writing WA Emerging Writers Program 24/25. She is a member of the Katharine Susannah Pritchard Writers’ Centre.
Jake Dennis “PoetOfJazz” is a Burmese-Australian entertainer (singer, actor, poet), educator, and events manager based in Boorloo/Perth whose chapbooks The Exhibition and Gone were published by QPoetry this year. Representing WA Poets Inc as part of Writing WA’s Emerging Writers Program, his debut poetry collection Journeying is currently under consideration with publishers.
With more than 20 books of fiction, a fair number of awards and accolades, and a quarter-century of publishing experience, Rosanne Dingli now enjoys mentoring and public speaking in between creating her regular releases.
Jon was born in Bridgetown WA and now lives in Kincannup/Kinjarling/Albany. All his life he has driven, not just cars and tractors, but also projects, including the Manjimup Cherry Harmony Festival; Laugh Resort Inc - an association of stand-up comedians and owners of one of Australia’s longest running comedy rooms; and was a foundation member…
Lionel Faull is a freelance editor and award-winning journalist. His work on three continents has uncovered nuclear secrets, exposed white collar criminals and unseated a corrupt President. He has also worked in state government, as an analyst for criminal justice agencies. Lionel's background as an investigative journalist has equipped him with editing superpowers, such as…
Deb Fitzpatrick is the author of ten books. She has received awards in Australia (CBCA, WAYBRA), been published in the US and optioned for film. Deb has a Master of Arts and loves weaving stories from real life into her writing. She regularly teaches creative writing to people of all ages. Deb lived for four…
James Foley makes children’s books for children who read books. If you’re a child and you’re eating his books, you’re doing it wrong. James writes and draws; he gives talks and runs workshops. He tells dad jokes. Legends say James can grow a beard in an afternoon. He lives in Perth with his wife, 2…