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JACK HEATH

Jack Heath wrote his first novel in high school and sold it to a publisher at age 18.

He’s since written more than 40 books, which have been translated into 10 languages, shortlisted for dozens of awards and adapted for the screen. He lives in Canberra with his wife, cats, chickens, fish, possums, and a couple of human children.

His new novel for teens ‘I Know What You’re Hiding’ will be released on the 1st of April 2026.

TALKS

The rise and fall and rise of Jack Heath

Years 5-8

Discover how a weird kid became a literary celebrity, then a washed-up has-been, and then a literary celebrity again (and still weird).

From reading Doctor Who to writing Doctor Who

Years 5-8

How a lifelong nerd finally got the chance to pen a story about his favourite time-travelling alien.

WORKSHOPS

Kablam! Telling action-packed stories

Years 5-8

Learn to write fast and furious fiction with the bestselling author of 200 Minutes of Danger.

So you’re tied up in the boot of a car

Years 8-11

Practice writing creepy mysteries with the award-winning author of I Know What You’re Hiding.

Murder! A guide for the amateur enthusiast

Years 10-11

Explore the dark, disturbing and dastardly with the bestselling author of Kill Your Husbands.