James Phelan is the Melbourne-based award-winning author of over 30 books for adults and children, which have sold over 5 million copies. His work includes thrillers, a young adult post-apocalyptic trilogy, middle-grade adventures, and non-fiction.
After studying Architecture at RMIT and working on the Federation Square design team, he switched to English Literature, graduating with an MA in Writing and PhD in Literature. James spent six years as a staff writer at The Age newspaper, while undertaking postgraduate study.
James is a highly entertaining and engaging speaker who has delivered keynotes and presentations all around the world and divides his time between Australia and the USA. He is involved in many creative writing groups and regularly talks at literary events, festivals, schools and universities.
His novels have won numerous kids-choice awards, such as the YABBA, KOALA, COOL, CROC, YALSA and ABIA awards.
