Aśka (she/they) is creative dynamite—an award-winning graphic novelist, ex-quantum physicist, and huge fan of the little doovalacky above the ‘s’ in her name (it’s pronounced "Ash-ka"). A wildly engaging presenter with a passion for visual literacy, Aśka has published over ten books, comics and graphic novels.
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…
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…
Kristy Nita Brown is an author and creative entrepreneur passionate about storytelling and education. Her debut book Looking for Lily was shortlisted for the 2023 WAYRBA, and The Hole Truth won the 2025 CYA Competition (Published category). She was also the 2025 Love to Read Local Month Children’s Writer-in-Residence. Founder of the Book Builders Challenge,…
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.
Charmaine Cave is an award-winning graphic designer and the founder of Cave Design. She specialises in book design and illustration for publishers and self-publishers, predominantly in the areas of the arts, architecture, design, gardening, history, natural science and photography, plus children’s books. She can also provide editing, writing and manuscript assessment services.
Lisa Collyer is a poet and educator residing in Boorloo (Perth, W.A.). She is an experienced speaker, performance poet, collaborator, and poetry workshop facilitator. Her skills extend to conceptualising and organising library and bookshop events for writers and mentoring, marketing and publicity.
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…