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L-R Dianne Porter and Zillah WilliamsFirst meeting to discuss viability of setting up Canberra Christian Writers' Group (CCWG) 2018 - photo by Dianne Williams (Zillah's daughter) In memory of Zillah Williams 1934-2022
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Dianne Porter
Founder and host of CCWG, editor and publisher of the annual Anthology, published author and songwriter. President of the Fellowship of Australian Writers (FAW) ACT & Region) Member Omega Writers till 2024. Lives in Canberra ACT Australia. Author of My Mother's Way of Dying Well 2014, 2021. Editor of Faces Places and Spaces by FAW 2023.
Entrant: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024 Contact: [email protected] |
Lesley IrvinePublished Poet, member of the Fellowship of Australian Writers (FAW) and CCWG.
Lives in Canberra ACT Australia. Published her first book of poetry Loves Voice in December 2024 Entrant: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024. Contact : [email protected] |
Anita BackmanSelf published author, and the author and creator of chapbooks she distributes herself. Former member CCWG and FAW ACT & Region.
Lives in Canberra ACT Australia. Entrant: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023 Contact: [email protected] |
Michael PorterPhotographer, illustrator, short story writer as the muse takes him. He does this for his personal enjoyment.
Technical advisor, member CCWG & FAW ACT & Region. Lives in Canberra ACT Australia. Entrant: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024 Contact: [email protected] |
Christopher HenryProfessional musician, teacher of the Bill Monroe Bluegrass style of playing music by ear, songwriter, technical producer of music and video. Lives in Charlotte NC USA.
Entrant:2019 |
Zillah Williams
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Jenny GlazebrookPublished author of the Aussie Sky and Bateman Family series of teenage fiction novels through Publisher Daughters of Love and Light. Finalist in the CALEB Awards for inspired Christian writing. Member Omega Writers. Member CCWG.
Lives in Gundagai NSW Australia. Entrant: 2019,2020 & 2021 |
Kevin StoneAuthor, editor, writer of sermons and musician. Regular Guest Member of CCWG. Kevin has been published in many publications and published the story of his wife Anne (Nee Pavey) called 'Memories of Ma' in 2021. Together with Charles Body he edited a history of parishes in the Canberra Goulburn Diocese called 'Deep and Lasting Foundations.'
President of the Diocesan Anglican Historical Society. Lives in Canberra ACT Australia. Entrant: 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023 Contact: [email protected] |
Pat RowlandWriter of editorial for regular publications. Maintains her own blog site. Member of CCWG. Lives in Nashville TN USA. Entrant: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024 Contact: [email protected] |
Trish Jean (Died 2024) |
Anjie CarpenterWriter Songwriter, pianist and writer of meditative reflections. Lives in the mountains near Charlotte NC USA.
Entrant: 2020 No contact details. |
Ken PerrinWriter of meditative poems that he signs in the nickname his daughter gave him Oldione-Kenobie.
Ken has retired to South Australia after many years service at Ainslie Church of Christ located on the corner of Limestone Ave and Grimes St, Ainslie, ACT 2602. Entrant: 2020 No contact details. |
Brother Ted MonkShares his story on his facebook page with the help of Baz Cooper. He has a furry companion called Bernice shown as an insert into his portrait. He met her in Canberra and they now travel the world with Baz Cooper and his wife Janey. Brother Ted Lives in Canberra ACT Australia. In 2022 Brother Ted sent a postcard via email to the CCWG Editor as his way of keeping in touch.
Entrant:2020 & 2022 No contact details. |
Baz CooperSongwriter and storyteller on facebook of the tales of Brother Ted Monk as well as his own adventures as an active musician. A true advocate and supporter of Brother Ted and his adventures. He goes to great lengths to ensure Brother Ted gets to meet his many relatives and friends around the world. Lives in Canberra ACT Australia.
Entrant: 2020 & 2022 |
Heather MinolWrites Christian reflections and stories based on her families history. Lives in Canberra ACT Australia.
Entrant: 2020 No contact details. |
Vicky CullenWriter of sermons, bible studies, and articles. Editor of Peter Cullens' papers following his death. Guest writer sharing the story of her call to the priesthood. She was in the group of the first female priests ordained in Canberra. Lives in Canberra ACT Australia.
Entrant: 2021 No contact details. |
Peter Cullen (1943 to 2008) and his grandson JoshuaPeter Cullen born May 1943 died March 2008 was an amazing encourager of his wife and all who came into his orbit. His passion for life, water and the environment was infectious. The content in CCWG is a memorial comment on his support of his wife Vicky Cullen as she answered her call to become one of the first ordained female priests in Canberra. He bought her a house so she could work as a priest. Previous resident of Canberra ACT Australia.
Entrant: 2021 No contact details. |
Kim Patricia Sami Life long journal keeper, poet and songwriter. Emerging as a writer in the public domain through her own book on poetry due out in 2021 and by sharing her work through the Fellowship of Australian Writers (FAW) and CCWG. Lives in Campbelltown NSW Australia.
Published Orisons Entrant:2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024 Web Site: Home - Kim P Sami - Writer and Social Worker Email: [email protected] |
Seher AydinlikA native from Turkey, poetry and visual arts practice were a big part of her life from a young age. Published author of books of her poetry and of CD's of her work. Member of Auburn Poets and Writers. Lives in Sydney NSW Australia.
Entrant:2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024 |
Laura ThomasA book lover, her dream is to become a published author of her own work. Being published in CCWG Anthology 2021 is her first step on her journey to being published as a writer. Lives in Canberra ACT Australia.
Member of CCWG. Entrant:2021 & 2022 Email: [email protected] |
Rudy Van Den BovenkampRudy the One Man Band is his authentic persona grown over a lifetime of building a relationship between people and the music he plays on a multiple of different instruments. He loves to learn what engages his audience and shares that story with an infectious joy that is engaging for the inner child in us all. In the 2021 edition of CCWG Anthology he shares his story in writing for the first time. Lives in Melbourne VIC Australia.
Entrant: 2021 Contact: [email protected] |
Jose GarciaA musical activist with a background in technical writing. Today he is a song writer and poet as well. His work has been published in several journals and books. Creator of posters and web sites for music and other events. Music in the Hills is an annual part of his Make Music Day activities on June 21 each year.
As a former soldier he is passionate about the Guitars for Vets program and sings one of his original songs on their fundraising CD. Lives in Queensland on Coochimudlo Island. Entrant: 2021 & 2022 |
Maia RoseWriter of inspired writing and prayers. In the future her hope is to write a book. Lives in Canberra ACT Australia.
Entrant: 2021 & 2022 |
Barbara WesterwayA gifted reader of stories to a live audience she is also a gifted writer of them as well. She has published two books, one with her husband Peter, and been a columnist for several magazines. Now retired she is an active writer, former member of the Canberra chapter of the Fellowship of Australian Writers (FAW) and a member of CCWG. Lives in Canberra ACT Australia.
Entrant: 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024 No contact details. |
Ann-Marie SophiaA joyful writer of prayers and reflections she shares with her friends and family on facebook along with photos to illustrate what she means visually. A collector and recorder of heritage recipes using food she grows or forages for in her surroundings. Her hope is to write a cookbook of these collected recipes and the stories about them. An active member of CCWG via internet correspondence. Lives near Minneapolis, Minnesota USA.
Entrant: 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024 Contact: [email protected] |
Roxanne Algeo A joyful painter of rocks which she hides for people to find. Creater of rock painting events for family, friends, neighbours and strangers who want to join the fun. Lives on Coochiemudlo Island Queensland Australia.
Entrant: 2022 CoochieRox | Facebook |
Robert Dew
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Julie DewJulie is the wife of Robert Dew and loves poetry. While she does not write it she loves to recite it. She gives flowers from her garden to people on special occasions or if you visit her home and there are some blooming at the time. While she is sharing she often recites a poem with her gift.
Lives in Canberra. Entrant:2022 No contact details. |
Belinda DewBelinda is the daughter of Robert Dew and loves writing poetry. She shares her verses with those she cares for on special occasions. It is her way of sharing what is in her heart.
Entrant: 2022 No contact details. |
Josie ForestierThe world of words has enabled Jo to share her heart and her feelings on so many aspects of her life. English is her second language after Italian as she migrated from Alicudi (Italy) and yet she helped children with writing most of her career in education. In her post retirement life she has been President of the Fellowship of Australian Writers ACT & Region and is still an active member supporting writers of all ages and skill levels wherever she can. While her work has been published her book 'Wordworks' published in 2020 is a collection of her many writing styles.
Lives in Canberra ACT. Entrant: 2022, 2023 & 2024 No contact details. |
Jennifer WarrenA former nurse who trained at Royal Canberra Hospital, Jenni studied Writing for Publication at the Phillip TAFE College in Canberra. In collaboration with Janet Newman she co-wrote 'Royal Canberra Hospital - An Annecdotal History of Nursing.' Jenni has written many poems and articles that have been published with some winning awards. As a member of the Canberra Fellowship of Australian Writers she has served in many roles since the 1980's and resigned as the president last year after many years of service. Today she remains an active writer and member of the Fellowship of Australian Writers ACT & Region Branch. In 2022 her last duty was president was to launch the School Days Anthology at Canberra University in 2022 - she was co-editor of this book with Michael Moloney.
Entrant: 2022 Email: [email protected] |
Margaret MaggiA long term resident of Canberra who has now relocated to Queensland at the age of 95, Margaret would not describe herself as a writer but is a woman of prayer and contemplation who quietly cares for people in her own way. In front of her former home in Euree St is a bower of foliage that covers the footpath and provides shelter for those who pass under it. After her husband Paul died, she and her neighbour applied for permission to build a pergola to hold it up off the footpath so it could be maintained. Permission was granted. The story of the bower over the footpath is the reason her story is in this anthology at the editors request.
Entrant: 2022 No contact details. |
Keith BrodieWhen Keith reached his mid fifties he decided it was time he learned to read an write so he went to TAFE and learned to do just that. He won an Highly Commended award for his work. When he asked what he should write he was advised to write about his life. Samples of his work are included in the 2022 Anthology so a record of his achievement is part of the national record on TROVE. He writes like he talks and is a gifted raconteur. The editor was given access to his unpublished books to make a selection for the 2022 CCWG Anthology.
CCWG Entrant 2022, 2023 & 2024 No contact details. 
Lauren RobertsA member of FAW and a CCWG contributor. An emerging writer and artist. Lives in Canberra ACT Australia.
CCWG Entrant 2023 & 2024 No contact details. 
Carolyn Wanganeen
John ChristensenGuest writer for CCWG and a passionate advocate for teaching people about the Constitution of Australia through talks he gives called "A cup of tea and a slice of Constitution,"
During his working life he was a professional writer working in the Attorney Generals Department in Australia. CCWG Entrant 2023 No contact details. 
Barbara Parker (d: 2025)Guest author - as part of a family project Barbara was collating the story of her family and shared a poem written by her father Hamish Mackay written in 1969 with CCWG as a comment on the Yes/No Referendum for an Indigninous Voice to Parliament in Australia in 2023. (Note: The 'NO Vote' won)
Barbara Marian Parker, 26 September 1938 - 22 January 2025 (nee Mackay). CCWG Entrant 2023 No contact details. |
Lesley Elizabeth ButlerBeth said - I don’t regard myself as a writer. In fact, I have written for therapeutic reasons and relaxation! I was very average in English at school, so can’t understand how I came to be considered a good writer later in life! But I fell into being able to express myself on paper in administrative employment and publicity at the local church.
Entrant: 2023 No contact details. 
Susie McColloughGuest contributor - a passionate advocate for her mother Betty Stansbury who suffered from Alzheimers Disease and died in 2024. Lives in the USA.
CCWG Entrant 2024 No contact details. 
Kerrie WalkerA member of FAW and a CCWG contributor. An active reader, writer and helpful editor as a member and secretary of FAW in Canberra. Lives in Canberra ACT Australia.
CCWG Entrant 2024 No contact details. 
Chris MurrayGuest writer. As a hospital Chaplain Chris had upclose exposure to many stories of the people he was called to care for. He shares his story of being a hospital chaplain.
CCWG Entrant 2023. No contact details. |
Dane McCormackDane McCormack is an Author and former member of ACT and Region Branch of The Fellowship of Australian Writers NSW Inc. Following his battle with a cancer called T-Cell Lymphoma, where he also suffered an acquired brain injury from encephalitis after a wound got infected, he wrote a book about his Great Great Great Grandfather James Magee, with the support of his writing mentor Andrew Geraghty and Editing Coach Kellie Nissen.
Published in 2023 his book is called ‘Exiled to Exalted.’ Entrant: 2023 No contact details. 
Frances IngramGuest Contributor - a family historian whose ancestor was Barbara Potts died at age 22 and was the first person buried in St John's Graveyard in 1844.
CCWG Entrant 2023 No contact details. 
Dawn RobertsActive Photograher.
Lives in Canberra ACT Australia. CCWG Entrant 2024 No contact details. 
Claire MiddletonThis entry is a book review of her book called My Lucky Book under her pen name Ma Deva Kalpana.
CCWG Entrant 2023 No contact details. |