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A stage/production manager, lighting and sound designer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and stage performer, DIANA DALY worked for several years as managing producer of Wonderbolt Productions' St. John's International CircusFest. A WONDERFUL BIGNESS, her first book, is based on a stage show about her family that she performed in and co-wrote. Newfoundland-born, Vancouver-based Bruce Alcock is an award-winning multi-media filmmaker and creative director. In addition to films like Impromptu, 54 Hours, and At the Quinte Hotel, Alcock has also directed more than 500 commercials. Working in a mix of all physical and digital techniques, Alcock is above all an experimental artist -- pushing the boundaries, trying new things, and creating meaningful new work.

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Antje Damm is a celebrated children’s writer and illustrator. Born in 1965 in Wiesbaden, Germany, she now lives with her husband and four children near Giessen. She has worked as an architect and has written and illustrated over a dozen books for children.

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After assisting many other authors, Darin decided it was time for him to write his own stories and share his unique humour. Drawing on his life experiences he crafts novels with a cast of characters that you just keep wanting more of and a tale that is both current and timeless. When he is not hunting down “out of print” books in charity shops and other odd places to add to his own extensive library, you can find Darin coaxing vegetables to grow, working out the best way to mix a cocktail or doting on a stray cat.

Mark Danenhauer has a BA in environmental studies and a MA in natural resources and sustainable development. Originally from America, Mark works for DoC and has travelled extensively around New Zealand since coming to live here seven years ago.  

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Liam Dann is one of New Zealand's most trusted business and finance journalists, with a writing and reporting career spanning over 25 years. Currently Business Editor at Large at the New Zealand Herald, he delivers insightful, unbiased, accessible opinion and commentary covering markets, economics and politics. He hosts the podcast Money Talks and video show Market Watch and regularly appears as a guest commentator across a wide range of media. From his unlikely origins as a surfer, part-time DJ and self-described bogan, Liam worked in London's banking sector and travelled extensively before evolving into one of New Zealand's most respected commentators. He spends his money on records and sneakers and lives with his family in Auckland.

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