Chris Kirby-Ryan
Chris’s love of writing was triggered from an early age. Being brought up in a family that owned several cinemas back in the fifties and sixties, Chris would watch the movies over and over again, inspiring her to create stories of her own.
She entered advertising at the age of eighteen and became a copywriter, working in many large, multi-national advertising agencies at senior writer and creative director level. She has had hundreds of articles and editorials published and has written across a broad spectrum of media. Chris opened her own advertising agency in the eighties, then later became a full-time freelance writer. Now as an author, editor, publisher, Chris enjoys helping others tell their stories and get them into the public eye.
Chris currently lives in the Brisbane seaside suburb of Redcliffe, Queensland, with her husband, John.
RICHARD DENHAM
Richard has worked in some of the world’s largest advertising agencies and has been awarded, amongst many others, the prestigious Cannes Gold Lion Award for his work on Garuda Airlines. As Senior Art Director and Creative Director, Richard has led many teams to success and now, as part of CKR Publishing, Richard leads the creative team to produce engaging book covers, enticing interiors and a range of exclusive and captivating marketing materials.
Richard is a great asset to CKR Publishing. He currently lives in the Sydney suburb of Cremorne and enjoys the energy and cultural environment the harbour city offers.
PAIGE VAN KEMPEN
Our youngest team member, Paige was born with a laptop under her arm. Switched onto all things digital, and young and brave enough to conquer the world online, Paige keeps us on-the-ball with social media and all the newest advancements that make a difference to the world of writing and publishing.
Having studied a film and television course, Paige opted to tackle life in the real world and now as Media Manager at CKR Publishing, Paige’s talents and opinions, particularly when it comes to the younger market, are invaluable.
Paige currently lives in Brisbane’s northern suburbs and is a lover of all living creatures except leeches and cane toads.
