Top 5 'New' Writers in Australia

1. Alexandra Adornetto ( Children's Fantasy & Teen Romance, 18 yrs, 3 books published, two more this year)

2. Steph Bowe (16 yrs, first book due out in September, but Steph's an excellent blogger at www.heyteenager.blogspot.com)

3. William Kostakis (21, one book published when he was 19. More due out soon, but his voice is fabulous!) 

4. Dee White (Though an adult and mother, her first novel Letters to Leonardo was published last year, and she has more books out this year. A fabulous author, and great writing friend!

5. Rebbecca James (Also, an adult, and mother, she is author of Beautiful Malice, not yet published but expected in May '10. She received a $1 million advance for her book, and was called 'Australia's JK Rowling' so it must be a darn good book!!)