The Daily Mystic BOOK LAUNCH

Ann Rennie
Ann is a Melbourne-based writer and educator whose voice has been shaping conversations about faith, life, and culture for more than two decades. A long-time contributor to The Age Faith column, Ann has been published widely across Australia’s mainstream media, bringing warmth, insight, and clarity to her writing. From poetry and travel to education, small wonders, Elvis, and the quiet joys of reading and writing, Ann’s work ranges widely while always returning to what matters most. She is a regular columnist for Australian Catholic, writes monthly reflections for her local parish, and has produced commissioned work for religious orders and schools across the country. Above all, Ann writes with hope. She believes in good news, and in the enduring power of the Good News.

Michael McGirr
Michael is a bestselling author, commentator, presenter, educator and was a Jesuit for twenty years. His articles, essays, stories, and book reviews have been published in countless publications locally and internationally, such as The New York Times (USA), The Tablet (UK), The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald, and The Canberra Times. He has been the publisher at Eureka Street, editor of Australian Catholics, a fiction editor of Meanjin, and a familiar voice on radio. He is also Mission Facilitator & Melbourne Diocesan Director at Caritas Australia.

David McLean
David is an author, actor, broadcaster, educator, presenter, publisher, and is co-host of the program Published… Or Not on 3CR. He creates educational resources for a variety of curriculum needs in Australia and overseas. David also provides professional development for teachers and educational support for students.