Steve's passion is to write books for children with a unique blend of heart, hope, humour, and help to create stories that touch and tickle hearts. Maximus, his first middle-grade novel, was published by Serenity Press in 2018. His first trade-published picture book, Ling Li's Lantern, was published by MidnightSun Publishing in 2020. Diploma of Children's Writing and Publishing, Australian College - 2015. Steve is the founder of Nurture Works Foundation and developed the acclaimed 'BUZ - Build Up Zone' programs for children. He received an Order of Australia Medal in 2016 for his contribution to the social and emotional well-being of children.