Stef Hickman is an Australian author and illustrator.

Stef's cat companions are the stars of all her childen's stories. These cats have more personality than most humans, and they provide Stef with endless inspiration.

When she's not busy dreaming up new stories, you can find Stef perfecting her pilates moves. And if you want to catch her in her natural habitat, head to the beach. Stef loves nothing more than soaking up the sun, listening to the waves, and getting inspiration for her next book.