Originally from Mossman, Debra is the author of 'The Girl Who Left’, the story of her mother’s life as a child in an occupied village during WWII, her proxy marriage and her life as a migrant to Australia.

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Kirsty grew up in Sydney and lived in Alice Springs, Darwin, and London before moving to Cairns in 2010. She wrote her first book, 'Himalayan Dreams: The Story of Som Tamang' after a life-changing visit to Nepal following the 2015 earthquakes.

Joining us from Townsville, Mary published her first non-fiction book, 'Weighed Down: Unlearning the Lies Sold to us About our Bodies' in 2024. A collaborative project, 'Weighed Down' explains body image issues, diet culture and disordered eating in a way that anyone can understand.

Nicola is a passionate storyteller, advocate, and mother from Ravenshoe. She is the author of 3 titles, including 'The Thing About Jed', a moving and honest portrayal of her son’s diagnosis with Moyamoya Disease.

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Mila has called tropical Cairns home for most of her life. Mila writes twisty historical fiction with a splash of romance, blending real-life mysteries with her own discoveries from genealogy and DNA sleuthing. Her latest title, 'Yours as Ever, Sam', is her 4th publication.

More authors announced soon...​

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