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Di Morrissey is one of the most successful writers Australia has ever produced, and with 16 consecutive bestsellers to her name, she shows no sign of slowing down.
Andy Griffiths
Andy Griffiths is one of Australia's funniest, successful and most versatile writers. He is the author of 15 books ranging from nonsense verse, short stories, comic novels, creative writing textbooks as well as a parent's guide for creating a healthier lifestyle for their children.
Kathryn Fox is a medical practitioner with a special interest in forensic medicine. She is the author of the internationally bestselling and critically acclaimed thrillers Malicious Intent and Without Consent.
Markus Zusak was born in 1975 and is the author of five books, including the international bestseller, The Book Thief.
At 33, Matthew Reilly is the international bestselling author of eight novels, Ice Station, Temple, Contest, Area 7, Scarecrow, Hover Car Racer and Seven Ancient Wonders and The Six Sacred Stones.
When he was 28, John Marsden began a teaching course, which he loved from the start. Embarking on a teaching career, he also became more and more interested in writing, and in 1987 succeeded in getting his first book published. John has now sold more thantwo and a half million books in Australia alone, but is also an international bestseller, with many major awards to his credit.