DOUG SOCKHILL had a successful career in the Australian sugar industry, working for CSR and Wilmar, in the Burdekin and Herbert mills for 36 years. In 1984 he rafted the Franklin River in Tasmania. That journey became the foundations for his action-based memoir: The Franklin River Springs to Life. From low points of jails and courthouses in North Queensland to the highs of soaring through the French Alps, to near-fatal experiences. Doug has travelled extensively around the world, pursuing adventure. He now works as an international consultant to sugar industries.

JENNIFER JUVENELLE is a Native American/French acclaimed writer born in Hollywood, raised in Detroit, and fashioned in France. Between writing the Daughter of Belial series and the magic of motherhood, Jennifer is an eager explorer, having lived in the hustle & bustle of L.A to a remote Mexican seaside-jungle village. She now calls the Burdekin home with her debonair Aussie husband and two young kids. Click the link to purchase Jennifer’s phenomenal debut, the electrifying dark thriller, ‘Daughter of Belial’

MARK T. RASMUSSEN is an Award Winning Australian author born by the sea, cultivated in the city, formed via the world. Previously a professional journalist and editor, Mark now writes evocative, thought provoking subject matter for his adult novels and screenplays, and fun, captivating, thoughtful books for children. An avid adventurer, he’s travelled to 60 countries across six continents but now lives in the Burdekin with his beautiful young family. For more info visit: MarkTRasmussen.com