Dan Osborn and Vincenzo Perrella are a creative team who have been working together for many years.

Their debut YA novel, Old Bertie, a hilarious tale about a man-eating giant squid and the island community that fears him, will be published by Fremantle Press in August. It is currently available for pre-order via the publisher, from online retailers including Booktopia and Dymocks, or in person at your favourite independent bookshop.

About

As a duo, Perrella & Osborn have written scripts and funny material for television projects, both live action and animation. Their award-winning short films, including This is Perth, It’s Just Gary and George Jones and the Giant Squid, which they wrote and directed as a pair, have screened at festivals around the world. They have performed together live at events such as Perth’s Fringe World and the Wild West Comedy Fest.

They are also in demand for creative writing lectures and workshops, and deliver highly engaging sessions for secondary school students, English teachers, and creative writing enthusiasts both young and old. Booking enquiries can be made via Fremantle Press, or by using the contact button below.