King of Cane Valley

Born and bred in Sydney, Lynne Wilding worked at a variety of office jobs and as a caberet singer under the name 'Linda Gaye' in the 1960's. She began writing seriously in 1981 and her first novel, a romance entitled The Sheikh, was published internationally in 1991. She continued to write bestsellers until her death in 2007, with Heart of the Outback, Whispers Through the Pines, Turn Left at Bindi Creek, This Time Forever and 52 Waratah Avenue being outstanding successes. Lynne was the inaugural president of Romance Writers of Australia Inc in 1991, an association that grew considerably under her commitment and expertise.

Stephanie Daniel spent several years acting in theatre, television and film in the UK and Europe and dubbing films into English in Munich, Paris and Rome. In Australia she has recorded countless audiobooks. Her television appearances include Mercury and Something in The Air. Films Stephanie has appeared in include The Castle and in the theatre in her acclaimed portrait of Jane Austen.