About the WordFam Leaders
The WordFam is a community, and every community needs people at its head. They might be called leaders, coordinators, moderators, or admins. Previously, they were affectionately known as WordParents. Now we know them as our Family Heads, who lead our way forward and watch over the whole group, and Family Arms, who reach out and look after more focussed responsibilities
They’re here to guide, facilitate, organise, coordinate, and moderate our wonderful group and its activities. They make sure the WordFam stays true to its values and goals, and moves forward in the right direction.
The WordFam leaders are a small, diverse team who work together closely to make the WordFam wonderful.
Family Heads
Kess
Kess (she/her) is a technical writer currently living in Brisbane, Australia. She has a degree in English Literature and Creative Writing, and has been a professional writer for more than 17 years. She started writing stories when she was old enough to hold a pen, and writes across a spectrum of speculative fiction. She has been running writing community events and groups for over 15 years.
Roo
Roo has been helping people make the most out of their words for more than 10 years. Roo has supported fiction writers as a NaNoWriMo ML since 2016, and has supported factual writers as a court reporter and legal services manager since 2013. He is yet to meet a plot bunny he hasn’t wanted to pet.
Family Arms
Jade
Jade is a speculative fiction writer who has been dabbling in the craft for fifteen years. After publishing her first book in 2018, she is now working on a queer fiction series. Jade delights in magic, spaceships and healthy, functional relationships. She believes that stories are at the heart of human growth and connection and loves nothing more than having a good gasbag about the craft of storytelling.