Dr Robyn Ferrell is a writer and researcher, currently attached in cultural studies at the University of Sydney. She has taught art history and theory, cultural studies, philosophy and creative writing at several universities throughout Australia. She trained as a journalist on the Sydney Morning Herald before completing her doctorate in philosophy and aesthetics. Dr […]

Emma Darragh lives in Sydney on Gadigal Land and grew up in Wollongong, on Dharawal Country. She holds a PhD in Creative Writing from the University of Wollongong, where she has worked as an academic since 2019. Her work has appeared in numerous Australian publications, and her debut novel-in-stories, Thanks for Having Me, won the […]

Bronwyn Lea is an award-winning poet and editor, described by The Princeton Encyclopedia of Poetry and Poetics as a shaper of Australian poetry. She is the author of four acclaimed collections, including Flight Animals (UQP), The Other Way Out (Giramondo), and The Deep North (George Braziller). A former poetry editor at UQP and Meanjin, and […]

Angie Faye Martin is the author of Melaleuca, her debut crime novel released in 2025, which received widespread praise for its vivid and immersive settings. Writing place-based fiction is one of her passions: she draws on her upbringing and deep connection to Country to craft richly textured descriptions that ground her stories in a strong […]

Jessica Raschke is a writer, poet, artist, and therapist based in the Southern Highlands. She has had three poetry collections published by Ginninderra Press—Luscious Glass Cage, The Beguilings, and Lightning Shades—while her most recent art installations were featured at Articulate Project Space and Way Out (Kandos). Jessica has a BA from University of Melbourne and […]

Journalist Jenny Valentish is best known for her deep dives into the human psyche. Her fifth book, The Introvert’s Guide to Leaving the House, is for socially awkward and socially reluctant people who could do with some game plans for excruciating social scenarios. Since 2015, she has taught memoir, media training, self-promotion, and journalism as […]

Dr Erin O’Dwyer is an award-winning journalist, author, editor, and writing coach whose work spans print, digital, broadcast, and publishing. She has been a regular contributor to The Sydney Morning Herald for more than two decades, including its flagship Good Weekend magazine. Erin is a winner and two-time finalist in the Australian UN Media Peace […]

Darcy Tindale is an author, dramatic arts teacher, actor, theatresports player, director, and has appeared in television commercials, film, and on stage. She has directed plays at Newtown Theatre, St Martin’s Theatre in Victoria, Parramatta Riverside Theatre, State Theatre, Belvoir Theatre, and the Seymour Centre. ​Apart from novels, she has written comedy for radio, stage, […]

Jemima Shafei-Ongu is a Dharug/Sydney-based writer who is passionate about picture books. She has a professional background in psychology and teaching, and believes in the power of picture books to connect readers, of all ages, through honouring and celebrating diverse cultures and experiences. In her writing, Jemima explores themes of belonging, well-being and inclusion. Some […]