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…
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…
Amanda is an award-winning writer of both original and tie-in fiction. She is a two-time Scribe Award winner, a two-time Tin Duck Award winner, an Aurealis and Ditmar Awards finalist, and author of several novels and short stories. Her original novel, The Subjugate, is being developed for TV by Aquarius Films (AUS) and Anonymous Content…
Atom-smashing STEM journalist and award-winning children’s author Cristy Burne blends science and story to inspire innovation and create positive change.
Andrew Charlton is a Perth-based author who adores all things fantasy. Growing up on Warhammer and locked into the eternal purgatory that is being a forever DM in Dungeons & Dragons, he escapes the constant questions of his players by – you guessed it – writing more fantasy. When he’s not writing, reading or enjoying…
Jay Chesters is an internationally published, award winning, best-selling author of two books, which sounds much more impressive than it is. Jay writes unusual contemporary fiction, weaving together folklore and science fiction with fantasy, horror, and social commentary. Mostly intentionally.
Amanda Curtin is the author of two novels (ELEMENTAL and THE SINKINGS), a collection of short stories (INHERITED), and most recently 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…