Surf's Up

Christine Keighery (who also writes as Chrissie Perry) is the author of more than 35 novels for children and young adults. Christine wrote 13 books in the hugely successful Go Girl! Series. Her YA title, Whisper, won a White Raven and IBBY award and was shortlisted for the CBCA and the WA Premier’s Awards. Her work has been published in 10 countries, including the US, UK, Spain, Brazil, Slovenia, and Korea. Her first novel for adults, The Half Brother won the 2023 Davitt Awards (Debut). We’re Not Us Without You is her second adult novel. Christine divides her time between coastal Fairhaven and Southbank, Victoria.

Ruby Rees-Wemyss has been a passionate book lover and teller of tales since a young age. She completed a three-year acting course at Limelight Drama School with Red Stitch Actress and drama teacher Olivia Connolly. Ruby is an avid voiceover artist, with audio credits to her name such as Honda, Alcoholics Anonymous and World Vision. She has played multiple screen rolls for both student and professional productions.