Penelope Janu is a multi-award-winning Australian author who has published eight novels and three novellas to date. She has a passion for creating stories that explore social and environmental issues, while celebrating Australian characters and communities. Janu's first novel, In at the Deep End, came out in 2017, followed by On the Right Track, On the Same Page, Up on Horseshoe Hill, Starting from Scratch, Clouds on the Horizon, Shelter from the Storm and Sunshine through the Rain, as well as four novellas: The Six Rules of Christmas, The Countdown to Christmas, A Fairytale for Christmas and The Night Before Christmas. Janu lives on the coast in northern Sydney with a distracting husband, a very large dog and six delightful grownup children who come and go.
Elise Marianne is a voice artist who has worked across audiobooks, radio, television, podcasts, and digital media. Her voice credits include campaigns for a range of productions and brands, as well as narrative projects across broadcast and digital platforms. With experience in both commercial and long-form voice work, Elise has recorded for a variety of audiences and formats. Her voice is often described as warm, natural, and conversational. She enjoys the collaborative nature of voice work and the role that voice plays in storytelling. Alongside her voice work, Elise has performed in theatre and worked on numerous film and television projects. Her experience across different areas of the performing arts has informed her work as a voice artist.