Publications & Projects
Books​​
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•The Taylor Family (working title), Tale Mapper Pty Ltd (ongoing project).
A multi-generational chronicle of one of Western Australia’s oldest and most successful families, exploring themes of resilience, legacy, and perseverance. This narrative uncovers the untold stories of triumph and survival, offering readers a profound connection to history and the enduring power of family bonds.
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•Life, Lines & Enlightenment, High, D.J., Ed. Kerwin, J. M,, Tale Mapper Pty Ltd, Perth, 2024.
Amazon #1 Bestseller.​​
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•Shadows and Whispers: Short Stories, Kerwin, J.M., Tale Mapper Pty Ltd, Perth, 2023.
Also published as Kindle Edition, Amazon.com.​
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•Stories of Pinjarra, Kerwin, J.M., Tale Mapper Pty Ltd (awaiting funding).​​
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•A Fox at Darcy Docks, Kerwin, J.M., 2013.
A children's rhyming picture book introducing early counting concepts.
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Selected Short Works
• Steering, If Not Now When? A Compendium of Short Stories, Films Books Anything Publishing, 2023.​​​
• My Sun and Stars: A Letter of Grief, Dualities: A Compilation of Stories, Paper Dreams Press (Digi-Anth Publishing), 2021.
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Magazine Articles (Sheds of WA, Nov 2023 issue)​
•On the Road to Mental Health: The Motorcycle Men's Shed
•Langford Aboriginal Association's Men's Shed: Fostering Mental Health and Community Support​
•A Sustainable Triumph: Norseman Men's Shed
•Manning Men's Shed Illuminating Unity Through Art
•Bridging the Divide: Bayswater Women's Shed - Pioneering a Path to Empowerment and Inclusivity
•Crafting Excellence in the Men's Shed: A Royal Marmalade Tale
•Shed in Focus: Pinjarra Community Men's Shed
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Copywriting​
•Cosmopolitan Collection Brochure, Henley Properties, HIVE Creative, 2014.​
•Cinema Advertising, Village Cinema, HIVE Creative, 2014​.
•Radio Advertising, Village Cinema, HIVE Creative, 2014​.
•Artist Biographies & Content, ArtcoTextchur, 2014.
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Photography & Editing:​​
•Platform Magazine, Victoria University – Photographer & Editor (2012-2013).
•PWE Book, Victoria University – Photographer & Editor (2012-2013).
•ArtcoTextchur – Photography printed on T-shirts, 2013​.​​​
Education, Awards, Events & Media
Academic Background
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Deakin University
Bachelor of Arts (Honours), 2021
Honours Thesis: Storying the Quest — including the creative artefact Totara and exegesis A Writer’s Quest for Identity in a Post-mythic World.
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Victoria University
Bachelor of Professional and Creative Writing, 2019
Graduated with High Distinction (GPA 6.54/7; 93.42%).
Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing, 2014
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Monash University
Juris Doctor (Commenced 2020)
Completed first year before redirecting focus to literary research during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Curtin University
Doctor of Philosophy (Accepted 2023)
Accepted into the PhD program in Perth, but elected to found Tale Mapper Pty Ltd instead, pursuing a vision to create bespoke literary works of lasting value.
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Awards​
•2024 – Publisher and Editor of Amazon #1 Bestseller: Life, Lines & Enlightenment, D.J. High (Ed. J.M. Kerwin), Tale Mapper Pty Ltd, Perth.
•2024 – First place winner of the Ideas Place pitch night competition​
•2021 – Recipient, Specialist Academic Scholarship, Graduate Women Victoria.​
•2013 – Winner, Yen Magazine Writing Competition, sponsored by Sollis Jewellery.
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Speaking and Presentations​
•Guest Speaker, Rotary, Pinjarra, WA, Feb 2023
•Radio Interview, ABC Radio, VIC, Apr 2024
•TV Interview, South West Local News, VIC, Mar 2023
•Pitch Presentation, The Ideas Place, Port Fairy, VIC, Mar 2024
•Public Speaking Course, Warrnambool City Council, VIC, Mar 2024
•Eulogy Delivery, Private Memorial, New Zealand, Dec 2024​​​
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Certificates and Workshops​
•2024 – Kickstarter Challenge, Enterprising Me, Australia
•2024 – AccelerateHER workshop hosted by Enterprising ME at Spacecubed in Perth.​​
•2024 –Female Founder Festival, Enterprising Me, Perth, Western Australia​
•2024 – The Ideas Place Boot Camp​
•2023 – The Ideas Place Ignite Program​
•2023 – Cyber Warden Training - COSBOA
•2023 – Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, Institute of Applied Technology
•2022 – Cert III in Entrepreneurship & New Business with AETS​​​
•2021 – Writing Workshop 'Rewild Your Words', led by acclaimed writers Ilka Tampa and Michelle Scott Tucker in Mount Macedon.​​​
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Press & Media Highlights​
•The Standard – 'All these crazy things happened': Big idea takes Jean on new adventure, August 2024. Read More​
•Corangamite News – Helping great ideas come to life, Winter 2024. Read More
•The Mirage News – See South West Start-ups At Live Pitch Night, Aug 2024. Read More​​
•ABC Radio – Tale Mapper Interview on Breakfast Show with Jeremy Lee, Apr 2024. Listen Here
•South West News – Life Writing by Tale Mapper Wins Pitch Competition, Mar 2024. Watch Here
•Warrnambool City Council – Write idea lands South West start-up $10,000, Mar 2024. Read More
•The Standard – Writer helping people immortalise stories for future generations wins $10k, Mar 2024. Read More​
•The Murray Community News – Stories of The Men's Shed, Jun 2022.