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Leading Australian author recognised at graduation
20 April, 2006
Gary Crew, senior lecturer in creative writing at
the University of the Sunshine Coast, is the most highly
awarded author of youth fiction in Australia, his books are
published on every continent in the world in 15 languages and
he is about to receive the title of 'doctor'.
Mr Crew will be awarded his Doctorate of Creative Arts (DCA) at
the 2006 graduation ceremony on Thursday April 20 and officially
become Dr Crew.
His DCA is also one of the first to be awarded by the
University.
His PhD thesis led to the novel Sam Silverthorne: Quest
and he already has a publishing contract to write two more -
turning Sam Silverthorne's 'red-blooded' adventure books
into a trilogy.
The creative writing course at USC, which was developed by Dr
Crew, is a true success story with many graduates becoming
published authors through his guidance and expertise.
Dr Crew will also be recognised during the graduation ceremony
for his outstanding research in writing Sam Silverthorne:
Quest, receiving the Vice-Chancellor's Medal for Outstanding
University Researcher.