Megan Forward is an artist, author, illustrator, and writer who weaves together creativity, story, and sustainability with a deep appreciation for the interconnected wonders of the natural world. Working from her Manly, Queensland studio on Quandamooka Country, Megan creates picture books, paintings, assemblage sculptures, fine art prints, and greeting cards inspired by her surroundings. 

At her home you'll find sketches and glimpses of the fragile yet powerful beauty of North Stradbroke Island/Minjerribah in watercolours, pastels and acrylics....Trish has spent decades observing and immersed in the mystery of the island, ever since her parents first brought her as a baby to stay at Claytons Guest House at Cylinder Beach, Point Lookout/Mooloomba.

Karen writes the Dr Hamish Hart Murder Mystery Series. There are four books currently released in the series with each set in a fascinating part of South East Queensland in the 1880’s.