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.…
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:…
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…
Kristy Nita Brown is a dynamic children's book author, educator, and creative entrepreneur. Her debut book, Looking for Lily, was shortlisted for the 2023 West Australian Young Readers’ Book Award. "From the moment Kristy started, she captivated students with her vibrant personality. Her sessions were not just fun, but packed with valuable lessons. Fascinated by…
Atom-smashing STEM journalist and award-winning children’s author Cristy Burne blends science and story to inspire innovation and create positive change.
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.
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.