Monica McInerney and friends in Kyneton

One of the stars of Australian fiction, Monica is the author of 13 internationally bestselling books for adults, including most recently The Godmothers, shortlisted for the 2021 ABIA General Fiction Book of the Year, and her first children's book, Marcie Gill and the Caravan Park Cat.

Monica grew up in a family of seven children in the Clare Valley of South Australia.

She and her Irish husband have been living between Australia and Ireland for thirty years. They currently live in Dublin.

Tess Woods is an award-winning Australian author of contemporary fiction, known for her heartfelt stories exploring relationships, family, resilience and the connections between women.

Tess combines her career as a physiotherapist with her passion for storytelling. Her novels have gained international recognition, including her bestselling novel The Venice Hotel, which was shortlisted for the Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIA) General Fiction Book of the Year.

Lorena Carrington is an award-winning author, illustrator and visual storyteller based in regional Victoria.

Known for her intricate photographic montage artwork, Lorena creates imaginative stories that blend folklore, fairy tales, mystery and visual storytelling.

Her work spans picture books, junior fiction, non-fiction and book illustration, and she has collaborated with many Australian writers.

Lorena’s creative practice celebrates curiosity, imagination and the magic found within stories.