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Alison Bicknell (SKWF co-director) started her working life as an internal auditor and moved quickly up (or down) the food chain to writing. She has worked variously in publishing, teaching and film. Four years ago she set up her own production company, Dashboard Animals, which survives on a mix of corporate and creative projects, as well as the occasional foray into theatre.

She has lived and worked in St Kilda for 18 years, three of which were spent running the now-notorious underground cabaret Kunst. She has degrees in French, English Literature, Creative Writing and Small Business Management and lives with a gas heater.
Email: alison@stkildawritersfestival.com.au

Bo Svoronos (SKWF co-director) has endured a life of ease and pleasure. His main focus has been to avoid lifting heavy objects or commit to any serious commitment that may see him committed. One of Bo’s main attributes is to hinder progress at any convenient time, particularly when he is not around or a square. If there are two words to describe Bo they would inevitably be censored due to his dismay. Bo is kind, gentle, lethargic and likes cats from a distance.

Email: director@stkildawritersfestival.com.au

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PR: Olivia Riddington, Lulu Consulting
Lulu’s focus is largely on the cultural and creative arts industries. As a publicist, I facilitate and carry out public relations, promotions, marketing and events-management strategies and campaigns. To date, my clients include local councils, writers, actors, performers and musicians as well as independent publishers and community groups and festivals. In order to build my business, I have surrounded it with a support team of writers, designers, advertisers, printers, direct marketers, stage and lighting specialists and event caterers. My client list includes: Maribyrnong City Council, Port Phillip City Council, St Kilda Writers’ Festival, Lentil as Anything, The Fringe Festival, Australiawide Student Accommodation, ‘Refugee’ the musical, and Jan Cornall boutique writers’ workshops. If you would like more information regarding Lulu Consulting please contact me via olivia@luluconsulting.com.au.

Volunteer coordinators: Lyla Dash and Alexia Naef (bios to come)

Webiste: Jo Tayler (Yoyo) is a freelance editor and dabbler in multimedia development. She cut her teeth last year on volunteer coordination for the 2005 SKWF and this year hopes to actually see some of the festival sessions.

Researcher: Kip Vreede