Soraya is a fantasy and romantasy writer born in Venezuela, Latin America. She enjoys all stories with broody dark-haired characters, enemies to lovers, and ‘who-did-this-to-you’ trope. She is also a workshop facilitator and a writing mentor with LAWA (Latin American Writers in Australia) and loves to help non-english speakers to find their voice in the…
Addison Acres (she/her) is a queer romance author from the Wheatbelt in Western Australia. She writes a little bit of everything—paranormal, horror, humour, contemporary, and taboo. Her signature is low-angst fluff, even when dealing with heavier subjects.
Louise is a writer and author who lives in Perth, Western Australia. She is also a writing mentor, manuscript assessor and editor, and workshop facilitator.
Jen Banyard is a writer for big and little people. She’s best known for her middle readers’ adventure stories, notably the ‘Riddle Gully’ series, but has written and reviewed for adult journals. With a PhD in creative writing, Jen has taught at university and is a ukulele-toting advocate–facilitator of writing, reading and wonder in schools…
Sally Barton writes books for children and sneaks in the occasional book for adults under the name of Sarah D Gordon. Sally is the author of Goodnight Sheep, illustrated by Cherie Dignam and The Something Terrible Series, illustrated by Christopher Nielsen. Sally is also a tutor for children with learning difference and is passionate about…
Shaeden Berry is a Perth-based writer and author who is passionate about writing that is rooted in place and character. She is the author of the fiction literary crime novel "Down the Rabbit Hole" (Echo Publishing 2024), with a second novel slated for release in 2025. She has been published in three short story anthologies:…
A.J. is an award-winning writer for teenagers and adults. She has six novels, and is best known for her recent novel ONE SONG, her speculative fiction duology HIVE and ROGUE, as well as her realistic novel ZAC & MIA, which has been adapted for television in America. A.J. is an experienced speaker and teacher, and…
Amanda is an award-winning writer of both original and tie-in fiction. She is a two-time Scribe Award winner, a two-time Tin Duck Award winner, an Aurealis and Ditmar Awards finalist, and author of several novels and short stories. Her original novel, The Subjugate, is being developed for TV by Aquarius Films (AUS) and Anonymous Content…
I specialise in making complex ideas accessible, engaging, and memorable. The author of 15+ books, ranging from biographies and non-fiction to graphic novels and fantasy, I bring creativity, resilience and storytelling to life through fun and dynamic keynotes and workshops.
Andrew Charlton is a Perth-based author who adores all things fantasy. Growing up on Warhammer and locked into the eternal purgatory that is being a forever DM in Dungeons & Dragons, he escapes the constant questions of his players by – you guessed it – writing more fantasy. When he’s not writing, reading or enjoying…