Matthew grew up as an avid reader in his formative years and has always had a passion for creativity. He feels fortunate to be able to combine his career in sales with his love of the arts and enjoys speaking with authors and publishers about their works. When he is not working with READALOT he is spending time with his family and friends and catching up on the latest in film and television.
Amanda’s first memory is of being read to by her nan, her first pocket money went towards buying a Little Golden Book and her favourite teacher in high school was her years 10 and 11 English teacher. So, it was no surprise to anyone she ended up as a writer/editor and found her way to Readalot Magazine. Amanda says she has never not finished a book she's started, and loves to be challenged, entertained and occasionally bamboozled with what she has read, but believes that’s part of the absolute pleasure of being transported to another world. She thinks Australian authors rock!
Mark has a Bachelor of Arts (Writing & Literature) and a Master of Writing and Publishing from RMIT.
He grew up on a farm in South Gippsland, and from an early age fell in love with reading, writing and art. After moving to Melbourne for university, he started work in an art gallery doing design and admin, while pursuing his aspirations of being a fantasy author. He is interested in Australian stories and history and promoting diverse Australian voices.
Elizabeth is an unapologetic bookworm from a young age, Liz was inspired to blend her love for design and books into a career. She is now living the dream, immersed in the rich world of Australian authors and books, crafting everything READALOT for your viewing pleasure, from the magazine itself to the advertising and social media.
Matt is an experienced designer who loves storytelling as much as he loves a great cup of coffee. Having a background in visual arts, multimedia, and communication design, Matt uses these varied skills and interests to drive him to create images that express the worlds created by the authors he works with. He’s also a music fan, and lover of fantasy and sci-fi books and film, and enjoys exploring different worlds through tabletop gaming.
Hilary is a Melbourne-based Media communications student at RMIT. She’s all about Claymation, writing, and film. Always online, she’s a meme enthusiast and avid stalker of all your favourite podcasts. Hilary enjoys getting busy at her local community TV station, doing anything from set design to producing in her free time. She is passionate about books, as this is where stories begin, and is keen to help Shawline and Playtime books build its presence in the social media and global market space.