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Blow-in from Wellington, New Zealand, who has lived in Adelaide for two years. Prior to living in Wellington, was ensconced in Auckland for 23 years where he worked in digital production and website management while also publishing two novels with Penguin NZ.
Find out more about Paul ShannonBorn and raised in the Adelaide Hills, and currently residing there with my family. With a background in early childhood education, I have always been passionate about infant mental health and wellbeing. An Unexpected Outcome is my first published book, and whilst it is written from my personal experience, it’s aimed at helping the many […]
Find out more about Penny WalterPeter Mulraney is a creative writer and thinker based in Adelaide, Australia.
Find out more about Peter MulraneyPip is the author of the novel, ‘The Dictionary of Lost Words’, and the memoir, ‘One Italian Summer’ – both published by Affirm Press. Pip is also co-author of the book ‘Time Bomb: Work Rest and Play in Australia Today’. She has published travel articles, book reviews, flash fiction and poetry. Pip lives in the […]
Find out more about Philippa (Pip) WilliamsMentorship areas: playwriting; memoir; humour; adaptation Phillip Kavanagh is a playwright based in Adelaide. He completed a Bachelor of Creative Arts (Honours) and a Master of Arts in Creative Writing at Flinders University, as well as a Graduate Diploma of Dramatic Art (Playwriting) at NIDA. Phillip has been awarded the Patrick White Playwrights’ Award, Jill […]
Find out more about Phillip KavanaghPortia was born and raised in Melbourne, Victoria, to Estonian parents who migrated to Australia after World War II. She has worked in the retail, telecommunications and real estate sectors. Over the years, she has edited and written articles and reviews for various university student newspapers and independent publications. She currently lives with her son […]
Find out more about Portia Stanton-NobleDr Prem Dwivedi is an Adelaide-based author and former biomedical scientist. Born in rural India, he began school beneath a banyan tree before completing a PhD and a 30-year scientific career in Australia. Published in May 2026, his Amazon Australia bestselling autobiography was featured on ABC Radio and in the Australian Senate, promoting resilience, belonging […]
Find out more about Prem DwivediReece Pocock is an Australian crime and historical fiction writer with an Advanced Diploma of Arts (Professional Writing) from Adelaide College of Arts. He served in the army before embarking on a business career, afterwards he worked in finance before taking on a career as a novelist. Won first prize for his short story The […]
Find out more about Reece PocockRobert Moore grew up on a hop and raspberry farm in New Norfolk, Tasmania and has taught in primary and secondary schools in Australia and the U. K. He attended Rose Bruford College of Speech and Drama in London in 1974 ‐1975 and has worked as a teacher, actor and community artist in South Australia […]
Find out more about Robert MooreAfter leaving school early, Robyn found her way to University where she studied sociology and women’s studies with a dose of history on the side. The prize for her first writing competition was worth more than her car. With her children grown and her cat no more, she has recently published her debut historical novel. […]
Find out more about Robyn HeitmannMany years in banking to bank secretary. University of S.A. specialising in organisational behaviour and psychological implications of business practices. Supervisor of masters and Ph.D. students. Many years overseas research and lecturing. Doctorate in organisational psychology. Fellow, Financial Services Institute of Australasia. Numerous academic papers. Three crime novels published.
Find out more about Roger MonkMentorship areas: self publishing; book marketing and business support; children’s books; nonfiction; book design Rommie is the Director of Hardshell Publishing and an experienced senior marketing consultant. She is a degree qualified visual communication specialist with over 20 years of professional experience with national design and publishing firms and Not for Profit PR and marketing […]
Find out more about Rommie CorsoRosanne Hawke is a children’s author who lives near Kapunda. Her books include Taj and the Great Camel Trek, Marrying Ameera, The Keeper, Soraya the Storyteller and Yardil. Many of her books have been ‘notable’ or shortlisted in Australian awards. Across the Creek won the Cornish Holyer an Gof Award. Rosanne was a teacher and […]
Find out more about Rosanne HawkeDr Samantha Battams is an author specialising in non-fiction historical books. She has written two true crime books on poisoning cases, a story (with Les Parsons) about SA Pioneer aviator Harry Butler, and a family history story on early pioneers to South Australia and New Zealand (Paving the Way). She is an Associate Professor at […]
Find out more about Samantha BattamsIn spoken word, Sarah Jane Justice competed at the Sydney Opera House as national finalist in the 2018 Australian Poetry Slam and has presented twice at Adelaide Writer’s Week. Her poetry and fiction have been published by Capsule Stories, The Bombay Review, and Eerie River Publishing, to name a few. She has also written three […]
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