Jo Morrison is a writer and freelance editor, based in Perth, Western Australia.
Colin Falconer is the internationally best selling author of over two dozen novels of crime and historical fiction, that have been translated into twenty-four languages. Born in North London, Colin now lives in Fremantle.
Rebecca J Palmer is the author/illustrator of the picture book, Monkey Mind, a gentle narrative about the worrying thoughts that cause anxiety. Illustrated with drypoint etchings and watercolour, Monkey Mind is a visual exploration of mindfulness and growth mindset for children, their carers and adults. Rebecca is a fierce advocate for the power of visual…
Kevin Price is a writer, teacher and student of story. He holds a PhD in creative writing from Murdoch University and is the author of Kumakana: A Gronups Tale, Story Craft: A Born Storytellers Theory and Teaching Manual and Story Craft II: A Born Storytellers Workbook.
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…
Jevita Nilson is a Perth based children's author who writes uplifting stories for curious kids. She is passionate about encouraging young readers to discover their imagination and embrace their individuality. Jevita is the author of 'Happy Hearts' (New Holland Publishers, 2020), a picture book helping young children find comfort after the loss of a loved…
Author Khaiah Thomson pens the Welcome to Blackwood (Young Adult, Paranormal Fiction) series. The first book in the series, titled Welcome to Blackwood, won the Hawkeye Publishing Manuscript Development Prize in 2020 and went on to become the publisher’s flagship YA presence in the marketplace.
Originally from the UK, Mags Webster is currently based in Western Australia, living on Whadjuk Boodjar of the Noongar Nation. From 2011 to 2014 Mags lived, worked and studied in Hong Kong. Mags’ work (poetry, reviews, academic papers and essays) has appeared in various anthologies and journals in Australia, Asia and America. In 2011, her…
Kitty Black writes books for kids. With a background in psychology and teaching, Kitty believes stories are at the heart of who we are and every child deserves to see themselves as a hero. Kitty is the author of 'Who's Afraid of the Quite Nice Wolf' (New Frontier, 2019) and 'A Crocodile in the Family'…
Amber Moffat is an author, illustrator and poet from New Zealand, currently based in Western Australia. She writes for children, young adults and adults. Amber is an experienced teacher and fierce advocate for arts education. She believes that being able to share stories is the most magnificent thing about being human.