About Me

I was born in Canberra, Australia, and now live in Karawang, Indonesia, where I’m fortunate to pursue my creative passions, writing, photography, and art. My love for storytelling began during my time in the Royal Australian Navy, and it has only grown since then. Inspired by writers like Robert Louis Stevenson, I explore a range of genres, sharing everything from whimsical children’s tales to deeply personal stories of resilience.

One of my most meaningful works, The Longest Way Home, is a memoir shaped by a life altering accident that changed how I see the world and deepened my love for the written word. I also enjoy crafting children’s books like Bag Chip Bird, which invites readers into an imaginative journey from a bird’s perspective. With more than 24 published titles in paperback, eBook, and audiobook formats, my writing continues to reflect stories and ideas I feel called to share. You can find all my published books easily, just click on writing in the menu above.

Alongside writing, photography has always been an essential part of how I observe and respond to the world. Whether it's a fleeting moment captured through the lens or a quiet scene noticed in passing, this creative process helps me hold on to small details that might otherwise go unnoticed.

Living in Indonesia offers rich inspiration, whether I’m writing on the balcony in Karawang or taking a photo during a quiet walk through the streets of Bandung. On my Substack blog, W. D. Mayberry, I share book reviews, life reflections, and insights into my creative process. My series Things I Blog offers a behind-the-scenes look at the themes and experiences that shape my work.

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I would love for you to subscribe and be part of this creative journey. You can sign up through my Substack blog, W. D. Mayberry, to receive first access to new book releases, behind scenes updates, and personal reflections. I also share insights into my photography, images from my latest shoot and ideas that bring each piece to life.

Thank you for being here. I hope my stories, images, and illustrations offer something meaningful in return.

Happy reading, viewing, and exploring.