In conjunction with the Rockhampton Library, we are holding a Local Author Expo – a chance for local authors to showcase and sell their books and give a talk on their writing and publishing journey, and for readers and writers to learn more about them and the publishing industry.
Come along and meet these eight local authors in the Southside Library Fitzroy Room from 10am to 3pm. Join us as they read from their books and give us information on writing in their genre.
Bring the children along to be entertained by these 3 local authors.
Their books all have an educational theme.
Ron Day holds many university degrees, including a PhD from Central Queensland University, and is a published author of education books, a children's book, and 3 books in his crime series.
Toby The Rainforest Kangaroo: He will talk to the children about the importance to animals of saving the forests, as his character Toby does in his book, Toby the Rainforest Warrior, and read some of the story. A slide show of the animals will be shown. More information on this book and his crime stories is on the other side of this leaflet. His books will be on display and for sale. |
Michelle Wilson, a seasoned professional in waste and recycling, has penned a captivating book to entertain children, educate them on the industry's workings, and cultivate an understanding of recycling's significance. Her inspiring work aims to foster environmental awareness and inspire responsible actions for adults, parents, and children alike.
Tidy Town Crew: Michelle will talk about her reasons for writing the book and read her entertaining book Tidy Town Crew, with a slide show of the pages. Her book will be on display and for sale. |
Elaine Ouston has a Master of Letters in Creative Writing. She has many published children's books with educational elements and themes. Elaine is passionate about teaching kids about Australian Megafauna. She also runs writing workshops for adults and children and visits schools promoting reading and writing.
Dippy the Dancing Diprotodon: Elaine will read from her book, Dippy the Dancing Diprotodon, a story featuring two of Australia’s megafauna, with a slide show of the pages, with information on the featured animals and the other Australian megafauna animals in the book. Her many children’s books will be on display and for sale.
Dippy the Dancing Diprotodon: Elaine will read from her book, Dippy the Dancing Diprotodon, a story featuring two of Australia’s megafauna, with a slide show of the pages, with information on the featured animals and the other Australian megafauna animals in the book. Her many children’s books will be on display and for sale.
Writers and readers will be entertained by our diverse mix of authors
as they talk about their writing genre and read from their books.
Elaine Ouston has a Master of Letters in Creative Writing. She has many published children's books with educational elements and themes.
Talking Writing: She will talk about the important aspects of writing for children and how to keep them engaged. Her books will be on display for sale. See more information on her website: www.elainejouston.com 
TC Phillips is a scribbler, mess maker, and storyteller by nature. He is the founder of Central Queensland's own independent press Specul8 Publishing, a member of the editorial team for Supanova Comic-Con, and a TV and Film News writer for Screen Rant. He is also an author of his own special brand of warped fiction, and he revels in delving headfirst into all things strange, bizarre and fantastical.
Talking Writing: He will talk to you about how speculative fiction encompasses everything from science fiction, fantasy, and horror and how to make it memorable. His books will be on display for sale. 
James Manning is a senior English, history and media teacher, documentary filmmaker and author. He resides on the Capricorn Coast and writes under the pen name J. P. Manning. In 2021, following the release of two novels in his, Guardians of the East trilogy, he released his debut feature documentary, Last Store Standing—an exploration of the rise and demise of video rental stores around the world. End of Morrow, the final novel in his trilogy, is due for release in October 2023.
Talking Writing: James will talk to us about writing a historical fiction epic, which he calls a bold undertaking, especially for a new writer. His books will be for sale. |
JB Heller is a quirky, thirty-something, USA Today Bestselling Author. She possesses a wicked sexy imagination. These days she writes mostly romantic comedies, drawing inspiration from the most random things in her everyday life.
Talking Writing: She will entertain us with a summary of her writing journey, her inspiration for her desire to write romance, and read you an extract from her bestselling book, Pink Bits. She will have her books on display to purchase. 
Phil Hore: Published in newspapers and magazines across the globe since 2007, Phil has been the paleo-author for the world's longest running dinosaur magazine, The Prehistoric Times. He has also been a comic shop manager, a cinema projectionist, a theatre technician and gutted chickens for a deli. All of these influences seem to make an appearance in his writing, especially the chicken guts bit.
Talking Writing: Phil will give an informative talk on writing science, history and horror. His books will be on display to purchase. 
Ron Day holds many university degrees, including a PhD from Central Queensland University, and is a published author of education books, a children's book, and 3 books in his crime series.
Talking Writing: Now working on the fourth book in his Can Be Deadly crime series, will talk about the challenges of writing crime, and the important aspects that add to the suspense needed. His books will be on display and for sale. |
Trevor Shaw is a multi-award-winning Australian Bush Poet who hails from Goovigen in CQ. Trevor attributes his successes to school experiences both as a student and a teacher; being inspired by fellow poets at numerous Poets' Breakfasts; reading; positive acceptance by readers and audiences; a quirky sense of humour; and, above all, a patient wife who is his most trusted critic. He has conducted numerous writing and performance workshops.
Talking Writing: Applying the K.I.S.S. principal, Trevor will endeavour to focus on: inspiration and perspiration; conventions for writing Australian Bush verse; the hazards or self-publishing, and conclude with a recitation. His books will be on display to purchase.
Talking Writing: Applying the K.I.S.S. principal, Trevor will endeavour to focus on: inspiration and perspiration; conventions for writing Australian Bush verse; the hazards or self-publishing, and conclude with a recitation. His books will be on display to purchase.
Download the brochure with details of their books that will be available on the day, by choosing the file below. Suitable for printing and display.
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