Welcome! My name is Dr Helen Edwards. I have a PhD in Psychology and I'm an Australian author of books for children and young adults, represented by Golvan Arts Management.

My debut middle-grade novel - an Australian historical fiction time-slip adventure, set at Mt Buffalo, inspired by and featuring Guide Alice Manfield, will be published in 2023, by Riveted Press!

On my blog, I write book reviews and stories about other Australian authors; share some of my own author story and learnings in life; and write about sustainability, wellbeing and nature.

I'm also a freelance writer and speaker. I am available to speak to schools, at literary events and community gatherings, book shops, libraries and more, on a range of topics. Find my writing and speaking services here.

I spent many years working in mental health and in 2001 I founded an online counselling service to support people living with diabetes. It was the first in the world and it was a hit! You can see more here.

I've had type 1 diabetes since 1979 and a few other chronic conditions that can make life tricky. I live with anxiety and ADHD and like to include characters in my stories who are neurodivergent and/or who live with physical and mental health conditions, out in the world, having adventures.

In 2013 I started a sustainable blog, which is now merged here. I'm passionate about nature and inspiring action for our children's future. Animals and the healing power of nature often feature in my books.

I look forward to sharing stories with you, because they really can change the world.

x Helen