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www.allentiller.com.au 

Allen Tiller is an award-winning historian, genealogist, author, and researcher from South Australia, specialising in historical true crime, paranormal history, and folklore. Widely regarded as one of Australia's most respected and experienced paranormal historians, Allen combines rigorous academic research with engaging storytelling to bring the past to life for contemporary audiences.

Allen was recently commissioned by South Australian government departments to research the haunted histories of Adelaide, Port Adelaide, and Salisbury. His work resulted in the development of four historically based ghost and heritage tours that use true crime, folklore, and paranormal narratives to engage audiences who might not otherwise connect with local history.

Allen gained international recognition through his appearance on the television series Haunting: Australia and has featured on numerous Australian television programs, including Today Tonight, A Current Affair, SA Life, and Studio 10. A sought-after commentator, he has also appeared extensively across radio, print, and digital media, with interviews on ABC Radio, Nova, Triple M Limestone Coast, and various international outlets.His distinctive combination of historical scholarship and paranormal investigation has established him as a leading voice in paranormal history, theory, and investigative methodology. Allen is also a published author and the only Australian paranormal investigator to have two research projects preserved within the National Library of Australia's Pandora Archive, recognising the significance of his contributions to both historical and paranormal research.

Through his research, writing, public speaking, media appearances, and heritage tours, Allen continues to make history accessible, engaging, and relevant, inspiring audiences to explore the stories, people, and mysteries that have shaped Australia's past

www.buoncattivipress.com 

Buon-Cattivi Press is a micro-publishing label based on Kaurna Country (Adelaide, South Australia). South Australia is lucky to have a history of publishers dedicated to the release of local, creative content and Buon-Cattivi Press seeks to complement this local publishing space with its niche angles and concepts.

The concept of including another micro-publishing label in the South Australian publishing scene arose from founder Dr Alex Dunkin’s work researching the contemporary literary scene in Italy. The name Buon-Cattivi (Good Villains) originated from this work as a nod to the cannibale genre and how the best writing can arise from messing with and breaking conventions.

Since its inception in 2018, Buon-Cattivi Press has focussed its attention on publishing emerging and experimental voices. Its boutique approach allows for a more collaborative process with each new writer and text to produce a final product that realises the author’s intent behind their stories.

https://mattpike.co/ 

Matt J Pike has spent two decades building worlds where things go catastrophically, and sometimes hilariously, wrong — from zombie-infested, or post-comet-strike Adelaide to the bridge of a starship that's usually on fire. Across six series spanning middle grade to adult, he writes apocalypses (or is that apocalypsi?) for readers who'd rather rapid page turn or laugh than despair (hey, why not do them all). He lives in Adelaide, which he has now destroyed in fiction more times than seems polite. He did buy flowers though, sooo... we're good, right? Right?

https://bio.site/portia.stantonnoble 

I live in the Mid North of SA - I live in my own hotel with my son. I always wanted to be a writer since I was 8 years old. I tend to write murder mystery blended with romance, but more recently I am enjoying time travel. I have 8 published novels, which are mainly set in SA. My first book is being adapted into a movie.

https://rianbirchauthor.com/ 

Rian Birch is a best-selling author of fun and witty sapphic rom-coms for fans of low-angst romance who love a splash of emotional growth with their happily ever after. The perfect balance of sweet and spicy with a good dash of Aussie humour.

She lives in Adelaide with her wife where she likes to potter in her backyard food forest and cycle to new cafes around the city. Every one of her childhood stories ended with her characters coming home and having a cup of tea. She promises to write new endings for her adult novels.

https://www.blackskybooks.com/

Robert Tillsley is the author of several science fiction and fantasy novels for adults and children. Whether it’s zombie care in a picture book or a deadly grandma crossing the multiverse, he always has an unexpected take on a genre.

www.susielee.co.nz 

www.rosielee.co.nz 

Sue Carpenter is passionate about bringing books to people of all reading abilities. Refusing to fully grow up, she keeps her imagination young by writing for children and teens. Her goal is to make stories that are easy to dive into—no barriers, no fluff. That's why her books use simple, clear language, are shorter in length, and are thoughtfully designed to be dyslexia-friendly, ensuring every reader can find joy in a story.

Her storytelling has earned recognition across multiple platforms. She won First Place in the IWW Sci-Fi/Fantasy competition with a short story set in her Blood Protectors world, and received a Highly Commended mention for Lavender Hill in Kids' Lit. Her work has also been recognised as a finalist for the 2025 Te Pae Tawhiti Outstanding Achievement Award for the Blood Protectors collection, and she was longlisted for the 2026 Saint Julius Vogel Awards for Best Youth Novel with Puzzles and Pearls.

www.shortwomanpress.com

Robyn is a local girl, growing up in Salisbury. After living in London and Canberra, She recently returned to Adelaide because, as every croweater knows, it is heaps good. Her first literary achievement was to win a writing competition in the 1990’s. At the time the prize was worth more than her car. With her children grown, she returned to writing and in 2022 achieved an honourable mention in the E M Fletcher short story awards. Writing as Tilley Baxter, Robyn’s debut novel, At the Hem of the Empire, based on the life of Ann Neilson Smith, wife of the founder of Smithfield, reprises the often lost voice of women in the early history of Australian and New Zealand colonisation.

www.fifteenfeettall.com 

A story of overcoming abandonment Set against the backdrop of suburban South Australia, Fifteen Feet Tall explores childhood trauma through Warren’s eyes. Fast-paced and deeply engaging, Warren shares his life’s journey with vulnerability, humour, and raw, unflinching reflection. If you're looking for a book that makes you feel deeply, Fifteen Feet Tall offers a rare insight into the workings of the Australian foster care system and its impact on young minds. About the author Warren Rankine is a South Australian man who has spent the majority of his life growing up in Adelaide’s Western suburbs. A Ngarrindjeri descendant with no formal education, he started an award-winning brand and building company in 2005. His ongoing success story is one of drive, persistence and continuous improvement in the wake of significant childhood trauma. As a first-time author, he is no stranger to personal development, growth, and achievement through his relentless and energetic approach to life.