Author of the Cruise Control novels.
Rebecca Newman is a children’s poet and flash fiction author. Her work has appeared in magazines and anthologies in Australia and internationally. Rebecca has experience presenting to primary school groups about writing poetry and choral speaking (performing poetry as a group).
Jevita Nilson is a Perth based children's author who writes uplifting stories for curious kids. She is passionate about encouraging young readers to discover their imagination and embrace their individuality. Jevita is the author of 'Happy Hearts' (New Holland Publishers, 2020), a picture book helping young children find comfort after the loss of a loved…
Catherine Noske is a writer and academic currently teaching Creative Writing at the University of Western Australia. Her short fiction and poetry has been published both in Australia and overseas, and her novel 'The Salt Madonna' has just been released with Picador (2020). She is also currently serving as the editor of Westerly Magazine (www.westerlymag.com.au).
Andrew O'Connell is the author of the 'Eventyr' series of short stories. 'Eventyr' is the Danish word for fairy tales - and a nod to Hans Christian Andersen - but, defined by his readers, an 'Eventyr' is "a clever, insightful, intriguing, uplifting, and often ethereal short story with an unexpected ending". Andrew is also an…
Chris Owen is an internationally published children's picture book author, poet and teacher. A former radio journalist and newsreader, he now lives in North Perth with his family and a growing menagerie of animals. Chris is the author of 'My Superhero' and 'Pandamonia', both published by Fremantle Press.
Rebecca J Palmer is the author/illustrator of the picture book, Monkey Mind, a gentle narrative about the worrying thoughts that cause anxiety. Illustrated with drypoint etchings and watercolour, Monkey Mind is a visual exploration of mindfulness and growth mindset for children, their carers and adults. Rebecca is a fierce advocate for the power of visual…
Since 2011, Anthony Panegyres has had numerous stories published in anthologies and journals. Some of these include The Best Australian Stories, The Year's Best Australian Fantasy & Horror Vol 2&6, Overland 204 ( a story short listed for The Aurealis Award), Overland 214, and Meanjin Quarterly, the award winning anthologies At the Edge, and Bloodlines.…
Julie's creative palette is her diversity of practice which reveals an ability to imagine, realise and inspire imagery as an individual artist/designer, past academic and current freelance writer, illustrator and workshop leader.
Sandi Parsons lives and breathes stories, as a reader, writer and storyteller. Having spent nineteen years working in educational libraries, she is passionate about diversity in storytelling and engaging readers with stories.
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