Dr Helen Edwards Children's Author
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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.

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With thanks to Arts SA for supporting both of these projects.

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Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards The Rebels of Mount Buffalo

New and Upcoming Books

Latest from Helen's Blog

Instant Karma Roses & Fairtrade Flowers, do you know where your roses are coming from this Valentine’s Day?

By Helen Edwards | January 24, 2014

Instant Karma Roses is owned and operated by husband and wife team Jennifer Chaput and Ric Webster. They are the first and only registered licensee of Fairtrade Certified flowers in Australia, established in 2011. They distribute Fairtrade flowers during holidays and events to like minded clients (organic grocers, coffee shops, etc.) within the Melbourne metro…

Bronnie Masefau on training kids & giving them a tool kit

By Helen Edwards | January 16, 2014

A Designing Mums post today from Bronnie Masefau, a working mum, designer, business owner and best selling author. Her design portfolio includes projects both locally, throughout Australia, as well as internationally. Bronnie identifies as more of a homemaker rather than an interior designer. I have all of her books, “Australian Vintage Living, putting the heart back into home”…

That is enough, saying no & doing the big things

By Helen Edwards | January 1, 2014

Happy New Year! Christmas Rewind 7, October Post, Saying No & doing the big things I get a lot of opportunities to travel in my work and PhD study and have done a lot of it over the past 10 years. Some has been to far flung places like South Africa (which was the best…

My Vintage Christmas Table

By Helen Edwards | December 30, 2013

How are you all after the Christmas festivities? I had a wonderful time making my Vintage Christmas Table this year, using China, Glass, Tablecloths and trimmings full of memories and the past – some from my Mother In Law no longer with us; some from my 99 year old Grandma; my two dear friends no…

And now you are gone, in memory of Denice

By Helen Edwards | December 25, 2013

Merry Christmas! Christmas Rewind 2 – for those who are missing loved ones today, here is my May post rewind, in memory of all those we have loved and lost Helen xx And now you are gone. You didn’t mention your pain, like always, the gracious friend not looking inwards, just out to others like…

tips on creating recycled, handmade and sustainable christmas gifts

Christmas is just one miracle day, savour them all

By Helen Edwards | December 23, 2013

This is the last official blog post for a few days. I will be taking some much needed time with family to relax and retreat at our beach shack, where I can watch entire sunsets, hear the ocean, smell the salty air and walk with my toes in the sand. I will also be cuddling…

Thank You & Decorating for a Sustainable Christmas

By Helen Edwards | December 18, 2013

  It has been an amazing year for me starting the blog, and I can not believe how much and how fast the community has grown! This is due to you lovely readers and your support of my aim to promote the message of “Healthy Planet, Healthy People, Healthy Home”. Thank you all for following…

Finding the Sweet Spot in a Creative Life

By Helen Edwards | November 28, 2013

  I used to be a runner. Then I stopped. As you do when life gets in the way and you start to do other things, like fall in love, go to university, have kids, experience changes in your body that stop you from this motion. I used to find the sweet spot in running, where you…

Josh’s House, building a sustainable house in the suburbs

By Helen Edwards | November 13, 2013

Josh’s House, building a sustainable house in the suburbs I am very excited to be sharing my chat with Josh Byrne with you today, who you may know as the popular WA presenter on ABC’s Gardening Australia. Over the past 10 years in particular, we have watched him as he has shared all sorts of different practical and…

Awards & Memberships

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Individual Project Grant 2023
Individual Project Grant 2023
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1st Place Winner
Recipient Richard Llewellyn Deaf and Disability Grant 2021
Recipient Richard Llewellyn Deaf and Disability Grant 2021
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