Damien Crespan

Damien was born on the 4^th of April, 1984 in Townsville, Queensland, and began his schooling years in Mount Isa, returning to Townsville to complete his studies.  As a young child, he showed a passion and talent for drawing and was influenced by the humour and style of the Asterix comics. This led to him studying Animation at Griffith University in Brisbane, before transferring to Film and Television, but unfortunately having to withdraw due to health issues. It was almost inevitable, that when his brother Haydn mentioned he had written a children’s story, Damien would illustrate it. The brothers moved to Brisbane together and the rest is history.

The first book in the The Adventures of Triz series, The Babysitter was published by Boolarong Press in May of 2021 and the second book, Triz Destroys the Sun was released in October of 2023.  Damien also co-authored the second book and is colour blind, which is not without its challenges; and he also has Asperger’s.

When Damien is not busy writing in a variety of genres, including film, as well as planning the next book, he can be found around the city, with Haydn, doing book signings and School Presentations.