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.
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…
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.…
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.
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,…
Cristy Burne is an international science communicator, award-winning author and applied creativity expert with two decades of experience turning complex information into stories and ideas people understand and remember. She has worked with organisations including CERN, CSIRO, the Australian Museum and Fermilab, written 19 children’s books and worked with audiences across five continents. Known for…
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.