
Michael Robotham
Before becoming a novelist, Michael Robotham was a former feature writer and investigative reporter working in Britain, Australia and America, and with clinical and forensic
2023 Presenters
We have an incredible line up of speakers and presenters attending the 2023 Capricorn Coast Writers Festival and we cannot wait for you to meet them. Read a little bit about each of the wonderful authors, illustrators and industry professionals you will have a chance to learn from and find out which events are a must see.
Before becoming a novelist, Michael Robotham was a former feature writer and investigative reporter working in Britain, Australia and America, and with clinical and forensic
Chris Hammer is a leading Australian crime fiction author. His books have been praised for their sense of place, their intricate plots, their colourful characters
Jade Goodwin is an illustrator, producer and proud Gamilaroi woman. Her passion for creating colourful work aimed at a younger audience (such as children’s illustrations)
Mirandi Riwoe’s Stone Sky Gold Mountain won the inaugural ARA Historical Novel Prize and the Queensland Literary Award as well as being shortlisted for the
Award-winning Australian romance author Ally Blake has sold over four million copies of her more than forty published novels. An ambassador for romantic literature
Plucked from the Random House slush pile, Kylie Kaden is an internationally published author of women’s fiction and domestic noir novels. She knew writing
Based out of Melbourne, Australia, Joel McKerrow is an award winning poet, creativity specialist, educator, artist, and, having performed for hundreds of thousands of people
Shelby Rhodina was born and raised in Rockhampton, Australia, and always dreamed of becoming a published author. She started writing her first original series The
Alex Adsett is a literary agent with 25 years’ experience working in the publishing and bookselling industry. She has managed Alex Adsett Literary since 2008,
Cathy Vallance is a senior editor with over fourteen years’ experience in the publishing industry. She has collaborated with many talented and award-winning writers, including
Jan-Andrew Henderson is the author of 38 children’s, teen, YA and adult fiction and non-fiction books, published in the UK, USA, Australia, Canada and Europe
Kate Cuthbert is the Editor/Publisher at Pantera Press. Previously, she held senior roles at Writers Victoria and launched the Escape Publishing brand at Harlequin Australia.
Lori-Jay Ellis is a creative executive leader, with a diverse and eclectic background in global marketing. She is a skilled builder of brands and a
Sandra Makaresz is the editor of Queensland Writers Centre’s quarterly magazine, WQ. She is a freelance editor and writes for the screen. She’s worked
The Capricorn Coast Writers Festival aims to foster the importance of books and reading by bringing together an exciting mix of authors, editors, publishers and industry professionals from all over Australia and our own community, to share their vast wealth of knowledge and passion. Join us at Stories By The Sea for a jam-packed weekend of learning, curiosity and inspiration – all against the backdrop of the beautiful Capricorn Coast.
OUR 2023 PARTNERS AND SPONSORS
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