Authors

Lulu Walters is a New Zealand author who creates entertaining, rhyming stories of mystery and delight for children. Nature always inspires her work. Having worked in New Zealand and London, Lulu has travelled to East Africa, Australasia, the United States and Europe. Often spellbound by our beautiful world, animals and people, Lulu aims to provide inspiration, joy and hope for a brighter future.

Sally Blundell, a journalist and writer in Christchurch, has a PhD in English literature from the University of Canterbury. She has been books and culture editor for the New Zealand Listener and was a fiction judge for the 2018 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards. Her essay contributions include 'Not Listening: Changing Conversations in the Wake of the Mosque Shootings' (Public Knowledge, ed. Emma Johnson, 2019) and 'Reoccupying Christchurch' (Extraordinary Anywhere, ed. Ingrid Horrocks and Cherie Lacey, 2016).

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Melissa Boardman is a Wellington-based illustrator with a passion for New Zealand's native birds. Melissa's illustrations are drawn from her own experiences. She frequently visits sanctuaries and offshore islands, where she spends time observing birds in their natural habitats. Melissa has a deep respect for nature, and enjoys nothing more than being surrounded by trees and birdsong.

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Historian, biographer, novelist and former international operatic and concert singer - Edmund Bohan was born in Christchurch on 5 October 1935. He is the author of ten published works of non-fiction and nine works of historical fiction. In the 2019 New Year Honours List, Edmund Bohan was awarded the MNZM for services to music, historical research and literature. He lives in Christchurch.

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Dr Alia Bojilova is a registered psychologist with a focus on resilience. She grew up in Eastern Europe during some of the most tumultuous times in recent history before immigrating to New Zealand at age 17. During her service with the NZDF, she worked as Lead Psychologist and Officer with the SAS. While serving as a UN military observer in Syria, Alia negotiated her release and the release of her team after they were taken hostage. She has a PhD from the University of Waikato, identifying the link between curiosity and resilience in the Special Forces. Since leaving the military Alia has served as coach and advisor to leaders and teams, globally and in New Zealand, and across a wide range of sectors including government, venture capital, peak performance sports, corporate services, creative industries, and more.