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.
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.
Megan Anderson is a recovering journalist. She can write to any brief with flair and accuracy. As an editor, she makes other people's words sing. She's precise and fast, and promises not to be boring. She lives in Albany, and works anywhere.
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…
From multi-international award winning Advertising Copywriter to Author of the much-loved word play books Has A Book Got A Spine? and Can You Crack Them? – Erica’s love of the English language is contagious. School & library workshops have both kids and teachers shouting out in uncontainable glee at the quirkiness of the English language.…
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…
Jen is an editor, academic, writer, journalist, podcaster and event moderator whose work and services focus on accessibility to the writing industry for anyone and everyone. She has worked for a number of publishing houses in the UK and Australia, including Fremantle Press, UWAP and Hachette UK. She now works as a freelance editor and…
Bianca Breen is a YA fantasy author who loves supporting Australian YA but also exploring fantasy worlds. She is passionate about community and supporting mental health through creativity.