Holden Sheppard is an award-winning West Australian author known for his bestselling coming-of-age novel Invisible Boys and acclaimed thriller novel The Brink, which each won several accolades and awards. His latest novel is King of Dirt, a gritty and heartfelt gay coming-of-age story for adults. Holden has previously served as the Deputy Chair of Writing…

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Laurie Steed is an author, editor, mentor, creative writing teacher, and manuscript assessor from Perth, Western Australia. He is the editor of Shibboleth and other stories, published in 2016, and his debut novel, You Belong Here, was published in 2018 and shortlisted for the 2018 Western Australian Premier's Book Awards. His second book, the memoir…

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Tangea Tansley

Tangea Tansley is an award-winning author of five novels, four works of non-fiction and a collection of story and memoir. Her latest historical novel -- Snakes in Paradise -- was released in March 2025. Born in Zimbabwe, she lived and worked around the world before settling in Perth over four decades ago. Her professional background…

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Josephine Taylor is a writer and editor and an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at Edith Cowan University. Her debut novel, Eye of a Rook, was shortlisted in the WA Premier’s Book Awards, and her short-form creative and critical writing has been published widely. Josephine is available as a teacher, mentor, moderator, judge and manuscript assessor.

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Catherine is a supportive and encouraging developmental editor and writing coach who offers friendly, affordable edits tailored to your unique voice and vision. She's particularly passionate about working with debut and novice authors who want to learn how to develop high-quality manuscripts for self-publication and querying. She has a background in journalism, fitness and agriculture…

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