The Emerging Writers’ Festival work, learn and play largely on the land of the Kulin nation, and pay our respects to their Elders, past and present.

EWF celebrates the history and creativity of the world’s oldest living culture.

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Tina Strachan

Tina Strachan is a children’s author whose debut middle-grade book, ‘Neeka and the Missing Key’, was published by HarperCollins Publishers in January 2025. It’s the first book of the Wilder Zoo series which now includes ‘Neeka and the Storm’ and ‘Neeka and the Great Search’. The series was inspired by her career in wildlife conservation.

Tina is also the co-host of The Book Deal podcast, where she interviews authors and industry professionals about writing craft, author tips and publication journeys.

Tina lives on the Gold Coast in Queensland, with her husband, two kids and loudly-snoring cavoodle.

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