Author Bookings

I offer author talks and workshops in schools, libraries, festivals, conferences and more, across Australia, both virtually and in person. I am represented by a number of speaker agencies - see below for details. Or you can contact me directly to arrange a booking.

I'm an experienced speaker and have presented sessions both nationally and internationally, across a vast range of audiences, topics and age groups.

I write diverse stories of nature, magic and history. My debut middle-grade novel, The Rebels of Mount Buffalo is shorlisted in the Speech Pathology Australia Book Awards 2024.

I'm passionate about inspiring action for our beautiful, fragile planet and nature features in all my books. I find history fascinating and uncover stories that may have been forgotten, or hidden, and bring them into the light. I believe that fantastical things can happen and see magic in the everyday.

If you're looking for an author who speaks from the heart, who laughs loud and loves deep, who's passionate about people and planet, and who understands we come in a glorious rainbow of human beings, I'm your person.

As well as chatting about books and writing, I can present on a variety of topics. This includes caring for your mental health, understanding neurodiversity, chronic illness and mental illness, writing historical fiction, how to write nature in stories, using your senses and emotions in writing, and how to combine fact with fiction. My ideas are endless, so let me know what themes or topics you are interested in and I can put something together!

I am a Role Model for Books in Homes, part of the Author PenPals programme and on the committee for the South Australian branch of the Children's Book Council of Australia.

Get in touch below.

Bookings

Contact me directly or via the booking agencies below.

VICTORIA (and nationally)

Lamont Authors

(03) 87871700

bookings@lamontbooks.com.au

NEW SOUTH WALES (and nationally)

CKT Speakers Agency

0419 689 942

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Becky's Literary Bookings
0424 584 697

becky@beckysliterary.com.au

QUEENSLAND (and nationally)

Speakers Ink

info@speakers-ink.com.au
07 3040 8465

 

 

Please contact me below if you would like to chat more about booking me to speak at your school or event.

Helen

 

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"We were thrilled to welcome award-winning author Helen Edwards to our school for Book Week. Helen shared her inspiring journey of becoming an author. Her stories about finding inspiration in everyday life encouraged our students to look for stories around them. Helen's visit was not only interesting but also deeply motivating, leaving a lasting impression on everyone who had the pleasure of hearing her speak."

Year 8s Roma Mitchell. Book Week 2024.

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When the author (Helen Edwards) visited us, I had so much fun! She told us many interesting things.

Awi Ling, Myrtleford P-12.

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 "Very interesting and engaging presentation of her work and life experience. She captivated the students' attention, leading them to display excellent listening skills and inquire with numerous meaningful and fascinating questions."

Year 8s Roma Mitchell. Book Week 2024

"We found Helen to be very interesting and engaging! She was able to relate to the Y7s, showing them all sorts of fascinating realia related to her craft, even the very first book she wrote as a child! She took the time to explain terms and to reveal relevant personal details as well, which provide inspiration in her writing. The students liked looking at the photos on her PowerPoint presentation and noticed her promotional shoes and bag! Many students couldn't contain themselves and asked lots of relevant questions, demonstrating that she had enthused them, whilst relaying tips and the ways in which she approaches her art. We wish her continued success and thank her for taking time away from her writing."

Year 7s Roma Mitchell Book Week 2024

I liked learning about the cameras, Lyrebirds and Alice. I also liked learning about history of Mt Buffalo.

Kaitlyn Bugg, Myrtleford P-12.

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"Helen’s visit to our school was phenomenal! Her presentation was very informative, giving students an insight into the process and inspiration of her writing. Her presentation captured all student’s attention, engaging them through discussions, interactive examples, and props! All students thoroughly enjoyed Helen’s visit to our school!"

Sophie Van der Burg

Year 5-6 teacher Yarrawonga P-12

"Thank you Dr Helen Edwards for visiting our school during Book Week and introducing our students to your latest novel, The Rebels of Mount Buffalo. We can't wait for the next book so that we can have you back again!'

Natasha Lawson Forbes

Teacher, Mitcham Primary School, Kaurna Country

"Helen came to visit our school for Book Week this year, and presented a really interesting session about historical fiction. She included many fascinating images, artefacts and stories, and told us about the development of her new novel, "The Rebels of Mt Buffalo". She brought to life her own story of becoming a writer, right from childhood, and her highly engaging presentation style had our Year 5 students eagerly participating. We were all left excited about reading and writing!"

Miriam Doull

Teacher, Mitcham Primary School, Kaurna Country

"It was fantastic having Helen in person to talk with our students at Bright P-12 College. She was so engaging, and her presentation was intriguing with historical photographs and artifacts from the area. My students were keen to know more and to read ‘The Rebels of Buffalo’."

Renee Tanaskovic

Learning Specialist. Bright P-12 College

"It was a thrill to host Helen as our Book Week author. She captivated the interest of our Year 7s and 8s with a teaser of her upcoming book, complete with historical props. The students can’t wait to borrow a copy of Rebels of Mount Buffalo when it comes out!"

Rachel Wood

Teacher Librarian, Roma Mitchell Secondary College

"Helen is an extremely knowledgeable and experienced blogger and social media manager who engages her audience in a professional, yet authentic and relatable manner. Helen has a special skill and passion for building a genuine connection with people".

Kelly Wagner

KIDS YOGA

 

"Dr Helen Edwards ran a professional development session for the ASA on Representation & Inclusion: writing characters who have chronic illness, mental illness, and/or who are neurodivergent. Helen was highly professional to deal with and conducted a session which was expertly researched and presented. The engagement and subsequent feedback from the participants was excellent. We look forward to running future sessions with Helen."

Jodie Spiteri-James

Professional Development and Events Manager

Australian Society of Authors

 

"My Year 7s were thoroughly engaged by the story of how Helen's upcoming novel, The Rebels of Mount Buffalo, was born as an idea and came to fruition as a novel over a number of years, fitting well with this year's Book Week theme of Read, Grow and Inspire. The students were also amazed to see the old cameras that Helen brought in, which were from around the time the novel is set in the late 1800s. All in all, a fantastic start to Book Week".

Christian Stamatelopoulos

Year 7 Teacher, Roma Mitchell Secondary College

"I have worked with Helen since 2004, initially in her capacity of CEO of Diabetes Counselling Online, then as higher degree research student, and then as consultant for Decision Support Analytics.

Throughout this time, I have seen Helen present a diverse range of Seminars, Workshops, Lectures and Talks. She is a very competent speaker, able to engage with the audience through personal stories, while placing emphasis on the content and providing essential information in a clear and natural manner.

I highly recommend her to you

Prof Timothy Skinner
Head of Psychological and Clinical Sciences
Charles Darwin University

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