Kate McCaffrey is an award winning, internationally published fiction writer. Kate grew up in Perth’s northern suburbs. She has a degree in English and Art and a diploma in Education.
Susan Midalia is the author of three short story collections, all shortlisted for major literary awards, and two literary novels: The Art of Persuasion and Everyday Madness. Her fiction is focuses on the so-called 'domestic' - family, relationships and personal identity - and on the affect of politics in everyday life. Susan also works as…
Joanne (Zara Ellen) Morrell holds a Bachelor of Arts in Writing and is passionate about helping aspiring authors navigate their journey to success. Under her pseudonym Zara Ellen, she writes uplifting, fast-paced contemporary women’s fiction, while seeking traditional representation for her children’s and young adult fiction books under the pen name JzeMorrell. Joanne also hosts…
Joanna Morrison is a writer based in Boorloo/Perth WA. Her short fiction has appeared in various Australian anthologies and journals, including 'ACE III', 'Westerly' and 'Meniscus', while her debut novel 'The Ghost of Gracie Flynn' was shortlisted for the 2020 Hungerford Award and published by Fremantle Press in 2022. Visit Joanna's Linktree page for updated…
Rebecca M. Newman is a poet and short story writer, writing for children and adults. Her work has appeared in magazines and anthologies in Australia and internationally.
Sally Newman is the founder and creative director of First Line Productions; a professional story telling and performance consultancy. She is a local Perth writer and mentor with a passion for finding stories that evolve from authentic and real moments and lived experiences. Developing her port folio to include ghost writing, workshops, mentoring and writers…
Barry Nicholls is a former A-grade district cricketer who has written about sport for three decades. He was a broadcaster on ABC Radio for nearly 20 years. Barry has written ten books, including Second Innings: On men, mental health and cricket, The Establishment Boys: The other side of Kerry Packer's Cricket Revolution and For Those…
Sandi Parsons lives and breathes stories, as a reader, writer and storyteller.
Julie's creative palette is her diversity of practice led by a life-long interest and commitment to exploration of the act of creation in its many semblances. Julie's recent work in biography is informed by her academic background and arts practice in visual and public art, integrated with design for performance. This diversification in studio practice…
Teena Raffa-Mulligan is a reader, writer and daydream believer with a life-long love of storytelling in all its forms. She writes for children and adults and her publications range from poetry and short stories to picture books, novels and short romances. Her writing life has also included a long career in journalism. Teena is an…