“The term firebrand was created for Deveny. She’s provocative, borderline insane, and above all very, very fine writer.”

Marieke Hardy – hedonist

“Wildly funny. Deeply intelligent. Sharp as a tack. Deveny is also a masterful teacher. Her Masterclasses are seamlessly facilitated.”

Samuel Townsend

“Deveny as the courage to say what so many of us think. I wish she was my mother.”

Adam Elliot- Academy Award winning creator of Harvey Crumpet

“Deveny as the courage to say what so many of us think. I wish she was my mother.”

Adam Elliot- Academy Award winning creator of Harvey Crumpet

“Deveny is sexier and funnier than Richard Dawkins and more ethical than George Pell.”

Peter Singer – Professor of Bioethics, Princeton University

“Catherine injected a fabulous dose of energy into the conference. Feedback was resoundingly positive.”

Centre For Excellence In Peer Support Conference

“Gunnas Masterclass was one of the best things I’ve done for myself.I reconnected with my enjoyment of writing and sharing stories.”

Biheng Zhang

“Deveny tells the truth to power, habit, conformity, timidity and comfort. Dangerous and seductive, she makes me laugh and laugh.”

Barry Jones AO – former politician

“Deveny never ceases to sing from her big and furious heart. There are so many writers in Australia and so few have anything to say.”

Daniel Burt – The Age

“Catherine brought humour, humility and heart to the inaugural Not-For-Profit People Conference as our emcee. A big whopping thank you!”

Krystal Cox- Ethical Jobs