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Emma Lovell
Emma Lovell is on a mission to live a life she loves and to support others to do the same. As a coach, speaker and writer, Emma inspires her clients and audiences to focus on what they truly want and go after it wholeheartedly. As entrepreneurs, we don't start businesses to just give ourselves a job - we are here to create a life! Emma shares how she has run a business for 14 years while travelling the world, having a family and making time for herself. She believes you can combine business, travel and self care to live a life you love ... NOW!
Meet our Authors behind these books!
Lisa Mackenzie
Lisa is a dedicated children’s author with over 30 years of experience as a primary school teacher, specializing in creating imaginative spaces for young minds. With a rich background in mainstream Australian schools and Rudolf Steiner education in New Zealand, Lisa has always been passionate about fostering creativity and inner magic in children. Inspired by her own children and grandchildren, she has made it her mission to craft enchanting spaces within her books where children can reconnect with their imagination and appreciate the beauty of the world around them. Just like her characters, Starlight and Bridget Bantam, Lisa seeks to provide a sanctuary for children to explore their inner magic and enjoy the wonder of childhood.
Mary Garden
Mary Garden is a freelance journalist, with a PhD in journalism (USC). Her writing has appeared in a range of publications worldwide, including The Weekend Australian, The New Zealand Herald, Meanjin and The Guardian. Her memoir The Serpent Rising: a journey of spiritual seduction, a memoir of her years in India in the 1970s, won the High-Country Indie Book Award 2021. Sundowner of the Skies, a biography of her father, was short-listed for the NSW Premier’s History Award 2020 for a book of international significance. Her new book, My Father’s Suitcase, is a memoir of family violence and sibling abuse.
Stephanie Rowe
Self published two books, Fiercely ME & The World In Our Words, a poetry book with 22 other poets in it.
She has always written and enjoy spoken word performances and how the mix of writing and spoken word performance can dance together. She is an advocate for authors and have started Indie Pages.
Fiercely Me embraces the depths of oneself, welcoming and owning all parts. She speaks about her lived experiences, both joyful and traumatic. Steph shares how she learned to overcome debilitating depression, the return of suppressed childhood memories, as well as severe domestic violence and sexual abuse.
Determined to learn the skills that weren’t taught to her, Steph diligently set herself on a path of healing, self-development and resilience. Rewarding her with a creative and flourishing life.
Maggie Walters
Maggie Walters is trauma survivor, sharing her courageous journey towards wholeness. Challenging stereotypes around MPD/DID, she has appeared on numerous podcasts and regularly does author talks to educate and encourage others to break down the barriers and stigmas around mental health.
Maggie lives in the Northern Rivers of NSW, where she writes stories of healing and raises three children. An early version of SPLIT was long-listed for the 2022 Richell Emerging Writers Prize.
Ryll Ganter
Ryll Ganter, or Nana Ryll, was born in Brisbane, Australia in 1951. At the age of fourteen Ryll began work in the fashion industry. After many years of dedicated work she opened her own bridal design business receiving her first highly acclaimed fashion award in 1987.
Friends of the Flood is an Australian children’s story
inspired by the January 2011 floods that swept
across our great southern land.
The rain is pouring down and the river is rising fast.
Our Aussie bush animals are trapped and their lives are in great danger...who will save them? It could be the most unlikely hero of them all!
Carolyn Winchcombe
Carolyn Winchcombe is a teacher by day, author by night. She has 13 years of experience as a high school educator in Tasmania and has recently published her debut picture book “Paper Perfect” (with accompanying educational resources).
Carolyn believes in the transformative power of words and seeks to inspire, educate, and challenge readers of all ages to consider new perspectives.
Mirja Camphausen
In 2021, Mirja publisher her children's book "Heroes of the Quest - An Impossible Team", the first one in a series.
Mirja is a blogger on mental health, parenting, and spirituality. Follow her writing on worldofmiri.com. Amongst others, she has been featured as a guest blogger on tut.com
Mirja was born in Germany and has lived in Sydney, Australia since 2012. She loves traveling, spending time with her family, having deep conversations, great coffee, dark chocolate and the magic of words.
Chelsea Luker
Chelsea Luker, a psychologist in Northern New South Wales, Australia, founded Connect Us Psychology to support those with Autism and ADHD. Her book delves into the lives of neurodivergent individuals, drawing from her own experiences as an Autistic ADHDer and mother of two neurodivergent children. Chelsea's mission is to create a world where diversity is celebrated, inviting readers to join her on this journey towards understanding and acceptance.
Featured collection - Memoirs
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The Art of Bleisure, by Emma Lovell
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Fiercely Me, by Stephanie Rowe
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Man on a Mission: Pack-saddling the National Trail, by Ian Padgham
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SPLIT a life shared: living with Multiple Personality Disorder, by Maggie Walters
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