Teena Raffa-Mulligan

Summary

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 enthusiastic and inspirational presenter with a passion for encouraging people of all ages to write their own stories.

Biography

Teena Raffa-Mulligan writes for children and adults and her publications range from poetry and short fiction to picture books and novels. Her first published book was a stranger danger tale for young readers that was endorsed by the West Australian police and education departments of the day and used in schools around the country. That five minutes of fame introduced her to the joy of sharing her passion for writing with people of all ages. She is an enthusiastic and inspirational presenter who establishes an easy rapport with audiences from kindergarten to seniors. Teena's writing life has also included a long career as a journalist and editor.

Relevant qualifications

Memberships:
Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators WA (SCBWI)
Australian Society of Authors
Children's Book Council

Volunteer roles:
Author Pen Pal 2023/24
Books in Homes Role Model
Judging panel - Forevability Book Awards 2024
Rockingham Writers Centre coordinator 2016-2019

Professional experience:
Background in freelance journalism for newspapers and magazines; reporter, sub editor & editor for local newspapers.
Freelance editor and proof reader for authors and independent publishing businesses.

Recent experience

• Two-week author tour to Pilbara for The Children's Charity 2022
• Children's Book Week presentations for Shire of Murray 2022
• Author visit to Carmel Adventist College junior and senior campuses 2023
• Presenter - workshop session of writing for children to Society of Women Writers & Rockingham Writers Centre 2023
• Eight-week Memories to Memoir writing course for seniors presented for City of Rockingham, 2018