About the Author

After graduating from the University of Melbourne with a Creative Writing degree, Alex Dyson became a co-host of the national triple j breakfast show when he was just twenty-one years old. In his seven years there he woke up with approximately one million listeners every morning, and has interviewed everyone from Arnold Schwarzenegger to Julia Gillard, as well as almost every up-and-coming musician the country has to offer. Since leaving radio, he has DJ-ed at clubs and music festivals around Australia, hosted MTV Unplugged, opened a bar, run for parliament, and has now dusted off his writing degree to release his debut young adult novel, When It Drops, in May 2020. 
 
 

Reviews

‘Cheeky, irreverent and heartwarming.’ —Didirri‘A precious coming-of-age story that Australia needs.’ —Alice Ivy‘A captivating story of navigating adolescence, self-esteem and drum programming. Caleb’s coming-of-age really spoke to me.’ —Japanese Wallpaper‘The true-life story of the SoundCloud generation ... This Alex Dyson masterpiece might be The Castle of 2020.’ —What So Not‘A funny and sincere debut novel that offers great insight into the backstory behind overnight success and the self-doubt that comes with all creative processes. A journey of self-belief and the importance of surrounding yourself with good people.’ —Woodes‘They should make ARIA awards for books, then give them all to Alex.’ —Suffa, Hilltop Hoods