Wendy Orr
- Author
Wendy is the internationally published and award-winning author of Nim’s Island, and more than thirty other books ranging from picture books to adult novels. Wendy has presented to groups of 5 to 5000 and all ages. She also offers online and video conferencing. talks and workshops Wendy offers writing workshops for ages . . .
Dave O’Neil
- Author
- Motivational speaker
Dave does all sorts of gigs from footy clubs to corporate functions to community events. Dave’s laidback style lends itself to any function; Dave can write material specifically for an event, interact with the crowd and keep it G rated! Dave is instantly recognisable from his TV work, having appeared . . .
Rachel Nightingale
- Author
Rachel is the author of Harlequin’s Riddle, a YA fantasy published by Odyssey Books. Her books explore the power of creativity and imagination. She has run creative writing workshops for the Bendigo Writers Festival and devised three week-long programs as part of the Inspiring Stories program in Chennai, India. talks and . . .
Sean McMullen
- Author
Sean McMullen is an internationally published Australian science fiction and fantasy author. He lives in Melbourne, has published over a dozen books, and has a doctorate in medieval fantasy literature. He has won several awards for his novels, stories and articles. Aside from writing, Sean works in computing and is . . .
Maureen McCarthy
- Author
Maureen has written twelve character-based novels for young adults, her most popular being Queen Kat, Carmel and St Jude which was made into a television series for the ABC. Her novel, The Convent, has been reviewed widely and positively. Adolescents and adults alike read her novels. talks and workshops Maureen’s popular workshop . . .
Lorraine Marwood
- Author
- Poet
Lorraine brings her rural background and literacy training to her writing and workshops. She has four collections of poetry published, including A Ute Picnic and Other Australian Poems with Walker Books. Lorraine also writes chapter books and novels. Her verse novel, Star Jumps, won the 2010 Prime Minister’s Literary Award for . . .
Felicity Marshall
- Author
- Illustrator
Felicity is a children’s author and illustrator and has published three picture books: You and Me Murrawee, Sage’s Ark and The Star. Felicity grew up in the country, and was educated in Western Australia, UK and USA. She has also lived for several years in France and UK. After moving to Melbourne, she spent . . .
Deryn Mansell
- Author
While working and studying in Indonesia, Deryn drew on her in-country experiences and historical research to write Tiger Stone, a mystery adventure set in fourteenth-century Java. Tiger Stone was selected for the International Youth Library’s 2015 White Ravens Catalogue. Deryn is also a journalist and former editor of Inside Indonesia’s bilingual education supplement. talks . . .
Virginia Lowe
- Author
Virginia runs a manuscript assessment agency, Create a Kids’ Book, which has launched many successful writers and illustrators. She has been a municipal and school librarian, a judge for the CBCA Awards and an academic writer on children and books. Her published works include Stories, Pictures and Reality: Two Children Tell. . . .
Sue Lawson
- Author
Sue Lawson has worked as a teacher, radio announcer, MCG attendant, swimming teacher and nightclub DJ. She now does what she’s passionate about – writing, reading and encouraging young people to love both. An experienced teacher and presenter, Sue runs positive, fast-paced workshops for students, teachers and adults. When Sue’s . . .