Emily Paull is a writer and editor, with a background in English Literature and modern social history. She writes short fiction and historical fiction and is the author of "Well-Behaved Women" (Margaret River Press, 2019).
Peter Purchase published his fictional historical novel "The Albatross Necklace" (2012) after researching the wreck of the Dutch ship Zuytdorp in 1712 on the cliffs north of Kalbarri. There were survivors, some of whom are believed to have integrated with the local Malgana and Nhanda First Nations people. Peter is now turning that research into…
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…
Richard Regan is the author of two novels set in the late 1930s, telling the story of a captain and the aging tramp steamer he commands. Richard enjoyed a 40-year career in the shipping industry, both afloat and ashore, and has amassed a wealth of experiences, characters and settings that inspire his writings. A third…
T.C. Shelley has written two middle-grade fantasy novels: 'The Monster Who Wasn't' and 'The Werewolves Who Weren't'.
Dr Ken Spillman studied literature, media and history at Griffith and Murdoch universities and is now a prolific author, editor and critic. He has written around 80 books, tackling both fiction and non-fiction, and has won or been shortlisted for numerous prizes.
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, Greater City…
Vivien is a courageous writer of adult fiction, unafraid to take on some of life’s larger questions; in particular end-of-life care. Her novel is particularly suitable for book group reading because of the ethical questions it raises. All profits from sales of her debut novel, Acacia House, are being donated to the proposed LJM Memorial…
Tangea Tansley is an award-winning author of three historical novels, four works of non-fiction and a collection of story and memoir. Her latest novel is due out in 2024. Born in Zimbabwe, she lived and worked around the world before settling in Perth over three decades ago. Her professional background lies in editing, publishing, journalism,…
Josephine Taylor is a writer and editor who was born on a farm in England and now lives on the coast north of Perth, Western Australia. After developing chronic gynaecological pain in 2000, she was forced to surrender her career as a psychotherapist. Years later, research and writing on the condition made its way into…
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