Jay Martin’s writing engages with complex, contemporary themes in unique and distinctive landscapes. She is passionate about sharing the joy and power of writing with others. With a background in social policy and community development, she combines her professional experience with writing to help people consider political and social issues from multiple sides.
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…
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…
Joanne is a writer who specialises in historical fiction set in Western Australia. Hawkeye Publishing released her debut novel, Black Wattle, in August 2025. Audible distributed an audiobook worldwide in September, and Read How You Want published it in a large-print format. In 2024, her short story, Savage Daughter, received a longlisting for The West…
Karen has been professionally working with words since 2011, but has loved them all her life. As a freelance copyeditor, she edits fiction, non-fiction, memoir and particularly welcomes anything with a spiritual content. Having self-published several of her own books, she guides clients through this process and is available for workshops on self-publishing. She can…
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…
Dr. Sarah Rossetti has for many years written as a multi award winning screenwriter, with major produced credits in many genres. She is also an educator and script editor and an emerging artist (acrylics). In 2009, she attained her PhD at Murdoch University, and in 2024, Sarah's debut novel, "Nullarbor Pearl", was published by Interactive…