Meet the Crew

These are the people who work all year to bring you the three days of calm, connections and creativity.

CHARMAINE CLANCY

Founder and host of the Rainforest Writing Retreat. Charmaine writes fiction for young teens and mystery short stories for the grown-ups. She publishes through Hot Doggy Press. She has a Masters in Creative Writing and enjoys teaching storytelling to both children and adults.

CHRIS TITHERADGE

Host of RWR. Chris makes sure our Retreaters are well-fed with scrumptious cakes and treats. She also manages the submissions, critiques and organises the typesetting for the RWR anthologies.

Paul Smith

RWR Crew Smithy makes sure everyone gets where they need to. He books the shuttles and organises pick-up for Presenters flying in from interstate.

Anthony Puttee

Although Anthony now operates out of the US, he is still our sometimes Co-host and Presenter. Anthony is our media guru and the founder of The Self-publishing Lab.

'Fantastic effort, organisers and presenters.Very well done, indeed.'

Frank Prem (poet & Retreater)

'The presentations by Charmaine and Anthony were packed with useful information, and the interaction of those involved made me feel so lucky to be part of this talented group of writers. Huge thanks to the amazing Christine and Charmaine for organising this!'

Robin Thomas (Author & Retreater)

'As a newbie to RWR it was such an enjoyable experience. I learnt so much and everyone was so welcoming. It was very well put together and I look foward to the next one!! Big thanks to Charmaine and Christine!'

Sarah Tegerdine (Author & Retreater)

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