By Justin Zhang In his most well-known book, Saltwater Boy, Christmas tells the tale of Matthew, a city boy who comes to a coastal rural community after suffering hardship. Settling into the tight-knit community of Crawley Point, he meets and befriends Bill, a mysterious local figure. Matthew begins to build […]
Joel McKerrow’s guide to writing with heart
Story by Leo Liu and Harry Benscher Joel McKerrow’s recipe for writing is simple: to reflect your own personality and conflicts into your stories. Do this and he believes your writing will pop. It is reflected in the books that he’s written, including Heist and Urban Legend Hunters. These mystery […]
From Google’s Snack Draw to Bestseller
Story by Sam Eyers Cover Photo by Ryan Low Pip Harry started her journey off as a magazine reporter for companies such as “TV Week” and “New Weekly”. She moved on to working for McDonalds and later Google in Singapore. She enjoyed her time at Google, and fondly remembered the […]
Scot Gardner’s Character Insights
Story by Aiden Plumbe Cover Photo by Ryan Low Scot Gardner is an Australian realistic fiction author who began his writing career in the early 2000s. He is known for his novels that explore adolescent experiences and portray coming of age stories. He depicts themes of identity, mental health and […]