Man holding children's book.

About the Author.

Nicholas Bucholtz is an Australian author, musician, and producer with a passion for storytelling and community. Balancing his creative endeavors with a career in the disability sector, Bucholtz brings a unique perspective to his debut childrens book, "Billie and the Mountain Place" where he intertwines tales inspired by his upbringing in the picturesque Blue Mountains of New South Wales, Australia. His work reflects a deep connection to his hometown and the colourful characters that inhabit his imagination.

About the Illustrator.

Andy Catling is a professional illustrator with more than 70 illustrated titles under his belt. He has worked for many publishers such as Oxford University Press, Caterpillar books, Quarto, Harper, Lion Hudson and others in the UK and around the world. Andy loves illustrating Picture books and books for older children using a more mature style.He works in traditional mediums and digital wot-nots to make artwork with a rigorous mangle-like process. 

If a story has dragons, knights, pirates, monsters or the like, then Andy will want to illustrate it!

Andy lives in Hampshire in the UK where he spends his time… well illustrating. View Andy’s website.