Jay Chesters is an internationally published, award winning, best-selling author of two books, which sounds much more impressive than it is. Jay writes unusual contemporary fiction, weaving together folklore and science fiction with fantasy, horror, and social commentary. Mostly intentionally.
Amanda Curtin is the author of three novels (SIX DAYS, ELEMENTAL and THE SINKINGS), a collection of short stories (INHERITED), and a work of creative non-fiction (KATHLEEN O’CONNOR OF PARIS). She has also worked in publishing for more than 30 years as a freelance book editor. She occasionally conducts workshops and masterclasses for writers and…
Annie de Monchaux lives in South Fremantle. Amongst other things she is the mother of three (now adult) children, a nature lover, dog owner, Francophile, and big fan of the ordinary for its extraordinariness. Previous lives include ex-nurse, ex-mural artist in London, Israel, Australia.
With more than 20 books of fiction, a fair number of awards and accolades, and a quarter-century of publishing experience, Rosanne Dingli now enjoys mentoring and public speaking in between creating her regular releases.
Jon was born in Bridgetown WA and now lives in Kincannup/Kinjarling/Albany. All his life he has driven, not just cars and tractors, but also projects, including the Manjimup Cherry Harmony Festival; Laugh Resort Inc - an association of stand-up comedians and owners of one of Australia’s longest running comedy rooms; and was a foundation member…
Lionel Faull is a freelance editor and award-winning journalist. His work on three continents has uncovered nuclear secrets, exposed white collar criminals and unseated a corrupt President. He has also worked in government, as an analyst for law enforcement agencies. Lionel's background as an investigative journalist has equipped him with editing superpowers, such as identifying…
Deb Fitzpatrick is the author of ten books. She has received awards in Australia (CBCA, WAYBRA), been published in the US and optioned for film. Deb has a Master of Arts and loves weaving stories from real life into her writing. She regularly teaches creative writing to people of all ages. Deb lived for four…
Alan Fyfe is a Jewish Australian author from Boorloo, the unceded country of the Noongar nation. His poetry and prose fiction has received recognition with a number of awards and listings in Australia and internationally. He is the author of a novel, T (Transit Lounge 2022), and a poetry collection, G-d, Sleep, and Chaos (forthcoming,…
Vivienne is a Western Australian writer and performer, working in poetry, fiction, performance and spoken word. She is most inspired by the big questions of the day and the small moments that link us all. She’s at her most creative when blending music, sound, text, light and movement in live performance. Vivienne enjoys chairing sessions…
Kerry is an award-winning poet and writer based in Perth. Her work explores the reality of women's lives—the parts that are often whitewashed in mainstream media. As a widow and solo parent, Kerry has a particular interest in writing about grief, and what comes after the shock of loss. She is in her final year…