Scott Bevan was born in Newcastle and is a writer, journalist, broadcaster and playwright. He is the author of eight books, including The Harbour, Return To The Hunter, Battle Lines: Australian Artists At War, Water from the Moon: A Biography of John Fawcett and Bill: The Life of William Dobell. His documentary work includes Oll: The Life and Art of Margaret Olley, The Hunter and Arthur Phillip: Governor, Sailor, Spy.