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Creative Net represents over 170 authors and illustrators across Australia.

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  • Ciddor, Anna

    • Author
    • Illustrator
    Audience:
    Primary age, Secondary age
    Format:
    Talks, Workshops
    Home state:
    Victoria (VIC)

    Anna Ciddor has made her name as a versatile writer and illustrator of fiction, travel and historical books. She is the winner of the 2021 Nance Donkin Award for Children’s Literature. Anna has a new novel, A Message Through Time, coming out in April 2023. This is a stand-alone companion to . . .

    Anna Ciddor has made her name as a versatile writer and illustrator of fiction, travel and historical books. She is the winner of the 2021 Nance Donkin Award for Children’s Literature. Anna has a new novel, A Message Through Time, coming out in April 2023. This is a stand-alone companion to . . .

  • Clancy, Charmaine

    • Author
    Audience:
    Primary age, Secondary age, Adults
    Format:
    Talks, Workshops
    Home state:
    Queensland (QLD)

    Charmaine is a high school English teacher and writing workshop presenter. Her published works include My Zombie Dog, Dognapped? and Undead Kev. talks and workshops Charmaine’s workshop style is fun, enthusiastic and high energy. Workshops can be tailored to suit children, teens or adults. Her workshops are always quite interactive as she encourages audience . . .

    Charmaine is a high school English teacher and writing workshop presenter. Her published works include My Zombie Dog, Dognapped? and Undead Kev. talks and workshops Charmaine’s workshop style is fun, enthusiastic and high energy. Workshops can be tailored to suit children, teens or adults. Her workshops are always quite interactive as she encourages audience . . .

  • Clark, Margaret

    • Author
    Audience:
    Teachers, Parents
    Format:
    Talks, Workshops, Presentations
    Home state:
    Victoria (VIC)

    Margaret has written over 100 books about relationships, friendships, and social issues under the guise of humour. Margaret’s books include Pugwall (1987), which was made into a TV series, and The Chickabees series. Her latest book is an Aussie Nibble called Blast Off! Margaret has a Doctorate in Education, with a major in children’s literature, . . .

    Margaret has written over 100 books about relationships, friendships, and social issues under the guise of humour. Margaret’s books include Pugwall (1987), which was made into a TV series, and The Chickabees series. Her latest book is an Aussie Nibble called Blast Off! Margaret has a Doctorate in Education, with a major in children’s literature, . . .

  • Clark, T.M.

    • Author
    • Storyteller
    Audience:
    Primary age, Secondary age, Adults, Pre-school age, Tertiary age
    Format:
    Talks, Workshops
    Home state:
    Queensland (QLD)

    Zimbabwean-born T.M. Clark combines her passion for storytelling, different cultures and wildlife with her love for the wilder places, across both children’s and adult writing. Her books include My Brother-But-One (nominated in the 2014 Queensland Literary Awards) and her picture book, Slowly! Slowly! was a Children’s Book Council Notable Book . . .

    Zimbabwean-born T.M. Clark combines her passion for storytelling, different cultures and wildlife with her love for the wilder places, across both children’s and adult writing. Her books include My Brother-But-One (nominated in the 2014 Queensland Literary Awards) and her picture book, Slowly! Slowly! was a Children’s Book Council Notable Book . . .

  • Collin, Chris

    • Author
    • Musician
    Audience:
    Primary age, Pre-school age
    Format:
    Workshops, Presentations
    Home state:
    Queensland (QLD)

    Chris is an award-winning independent children’s author, based on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. He has published four books – Funky Chicken: A Bushy Tale of Crocs and Chooks, A Bug Called Doug & Funky Chicken: Chooks in Space (winner Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year) and Funky Chicken Mission InCROCible!. Chris’s mission is . . .

    Chris is an award-winning independent children’s author, based on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. He has published four books – Funky Chicken: A Bushy Tale of Crocs and Chooks, A Bug Called Doug & Funky Chicken: Chooks in Space (winner Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year) and Funky Chicken Mission InCROCible!. Chris’s mission is . . .

  • Collins, Paul

    • Author
    Audience:
    Primary age, Secondary age, Adults, Tertiary age
    Format:
    Talks, Workshops, Presentations, Masterclass
    Home state:
    Victoria (VIC)

    Paul has written many books for young adults. He is best known for his fantasy and science fiction titles in The Jelindel Chronicles and The Quentaris Chronicles. The Earthborn Wars trilogy was published by Tor in the US. He has many strings to his bow. He’s been an agent, publisher, writer and editor.

    Paul has written many books for young adults. He is best known for his fantasy and science fiction titles in The Jelindel Chronicles and The Quentaris Chronicles. The Earthborn Wars trilogy was published by Tor in the US. He has many strings to his bow. He’s been an agent, publisher, writer and editor.

  • Connell, Michael

    • Motivational speaker
    Audience:
    Secondary age
    Format:
    Talks, Presentations
    Home state:
    Victoria (VIC)

    Michael began his comedy career after winning a comedy competition in high school. Since then he has appeared on TV shows such as Australia’s Got Talent, given countless high school motivational talks, and performed in all of Australia’s best comedy clubs. Michael Connell explains how his high school education helped him . . .

    Michael began his comedy career after winning a comedy competition in high school. Since then he has appeared on TV shows such as Australia’s Got Talent, given countless high school motivational talks, and performed in all of Australia’s best comedy clubs. Michael Connell explains how his high school education helped him . . .

  • Coote, Maree

    • Artist
    • Author
    • Illustrator
    Audience:
    Primary age, Secondary age, Adults

    Maree is an energetic inspirational speaker. She writes on history, art and design for adults and for children. Her childrens’ books explore creative concepts like art, architecture and typography. Spellbound was awarded Winner of the Bologna Ragazzi Special Mention Prize, Azaria was awarded the Bronze Medal in the CBCA Awards and Maree’s other . . .

    Maree is an energetic inspirational speaker. She writes on history, art and design for adults and for children. Her childrens’ books explore creative concepts like art, architecture and typography. Spellbound was awarded Winner of the Bologna Ragazzi Special Mention Prize, Azaria was awarded the Bronze Medal in the CBCA Awards and Maree’s other . . .

  • Cormick, Craig

    • Author
    Audience:
    Primary age, Secondary age, Tertiary age
    Format:
    Talks, Workshops, Presentations
    Home state:
    Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

    Craig Cormick is a multi-award winning author of over 20 works of fiction and non-fiction, for many different age groups. He has travelled widely, including to Antarctica, and has a love of history and humour. He has taught writing at university and in schools. His books include Time Vandals, Valdur the . . .

    Craig Cormick is a multi-award winning author of over 20 works of fiction and non-fiction, for many different age groups. He has travelled widely, including to Antarctica, and has a love of history and humour. He has taught writing at university and in schools. His books include Time Vandals, Valdur the . . .

  • Corocher, Crystal

    • Author
    Audience:
    Primary age, Secondary age, Pre-school age
    Home state:
    Victoria (VIC)

    Crystal is an Australia Reads Ambassador Author and a passionate advocate for diversity in children’s literature. With dynamic sessions to engage reluctant readers through to development of gifted writers, your enrichment session with Crystal will be jam-packed with new tips, tricks and techniques to get creating! talks and workshops Crystal . . .

    Crystal is an Australia Reads Ambassador Author and a passionate advocate for diversity in children’s literature. With dynamic sessions to engage reluctant readers through to development of gifted writers, your enrichment session with Crystal will be jam-packed with new tips, tricks and techniques to get creating! talks and workshops Crystal . . .

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