When he's not hanging out with the local magpie population in simply beautiful Bridgetown Western Australia, Steve uses his forty years of experience working with children in social/ emotional wellbeing to cultivate and underpin his writing. He blends the elements of heart, hope, humour and help to create childrens books that touch and tickle hearts. Steve received an Order of Australia Medal in the 2016 Queens birthday honours for his contribution to the social and emotional well-being of children.