Meet Dr Helen Edwards, Children's & YA Author, Speaker & Psychology PhD.
Dr Helen Edwards is an Australian children's & YA author and speaker who weaves diverse stories of nature, magic and history. Helen is a SA Literary Fellow for 2025, supported by Writers' SA and the State Library of South Australia. She will be working on a new magical historical novel featuring the wreck of the S.S Admella in South Australia and the Cape Jaffa lighthouse, as well as exploring the migration of blue whales, themes of ocean conservation and celestial navigation.
The Rebels of Mount Buffalo, is out now with Riveted Press. This middle-grade novel was shortlisted in the Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards. It was also longlisted in the DANZ - The Diversity in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand Children's Book Award.
Helen's second novel, Legend of the Lighthouse Moon is out now also with Riveted Press. Rich with folklore and brimming with adventure, Legend of the Lighthouse Moon is a dazzling tale of family, resilience, and the enduring magic of the sea. Join Mona McKenna on a journey of self-discovery where the whispers of the past guide her towards a future filled with hope, love, and legends brought to life.
With thanks to Arts SA for supporting both of these projects.
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