Before devoting himself to novels, Bill Condon had a long and successful career as a writer of short stories, plays and poetry for young people. His work encompasses many genres and he has close to 100 titles to his credit. He lives on the south coast of New South Wales with his wife, the well-known children's author Di Bates.
Peter Hardy has performed for theatre, television and film, in bands and on radio. He toured The Tempest in Bali and The French Revolution through Australia. He has performed the one-man play Chasing Rabbits in Melbourne and New York, as well as performing in the hit musical Mamma Mia.