Catriona McKeown is an award-winning Australian author who writes to inspire young people to be true to their genuine self and to avoid succumbing to peer and cultural pressures.
While at university, Catriona studied History, Politics, English, teaching, and more recently, Inclusive Education. By day, she has more than 20 years experience working with teenagers in Secondary Schools. She loves to encourage students to explore their passions, and to help those who don’t quite fit the ‘box’ school requires of them, to navigate the complexities of adolescence. By night, her studies have provided her with a wide scope of knowledge and experience, and she draws on all these areas when writing her novels and novellas.
As a mother of three, she also draws inspiration from her own experiences raising teenagers in today's world, enriching her storytelling with empathy and insight. Through her dual roles as an author and educator, Catriona endeavours to empower her audience with the confidence to embrace their individuality. Her commitment to instilling resilience and self-assurance in young minds resonates deeply in her work, leaving an indelible mark on readers as they embark on their own paths toward fulfilment and success.
You can follow along on Catriona’s writing journey through her website, on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Catriona's books with Wombat | Rhiza include:
The Boy in the Hoodie
Memphis Grace
Ways to Die Right
Good Luck and Other Lies
e-Revolution (coming 2026)