As a passionate "rights crusader", however, Anita loves to express herself through both fiction and non-fiction, having also published 2 thrillers featuring unique money-motivated crimes (Crystal Coffin and Project Apocalypse) as well as the Kirby’s Crusader series of financial comedies for children. In the last 10 years, she's also published nearly 200 short stories, poems and articles under various pen-names and genres.

Over 600,000 BOOKS SOLD IN AUSTRALIA!

Anita's additional credits include:

¨       Her first short story won the Penguin Award in the Scarlet Stiletto Crime Writers Awards, 1999.

¨       Her first non-fiction article was published in Hoofbeats Magazine, where the managing editor remarked when she first saw it: "…didn't get a chance to read it until last night, then I couldn't put it down!… so hard to edit anything out… three of us had a go and we were all saying it's too good, we can't cut it [meaning shorten the wordcount]…" so they included it and themed the rest of the monthly edition, including the cover, editorial and other articles around it.

¨       Her first finance book, Your Mortgage and How to Pay it off in Five Years, was runner up with Aussie icon Bryce Courtnay for Overall Bestselling Australian Title (1999).

¨       Her first novel, Crystal Coffin, was shortlisted for a Ned Kelly Award in 2003. Free student and teacher notes are available via website. www.anitabell.com

¨       Her first novella, Tagged by Dead Dogs, a financial thriller for children, won the International Crime Stoppers Award, 2003. (The first novel ever to be awarded this prize!) Interactive educational website with student/teacher notes, virtual book tours and prize quizzes at: www.kirbyscrusaders.com

¨       Her first two pocket jargon books, both became popular finance reference titles for both students and professionals.

¨       In 2009, Anita celebrates the 10th Anniversary of "Your Mortgage" with the new Savings Edition: How to save $50,000 to $250,000 per Property.

Anita's motto: Age is no barrier to success

Feedback from recent events:

“A remarkable woman! I've never been so inspired… She's got me… I could talk to her on air for hours…" - Nicole Duffy, Radio Q92 in Queenstown, NZ

“My goodness… certainly the flavour of the month up here. I don't want to freak you out but we have 400 confirmed bookings!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"[After hoping for about 60]  - Caron Robinson, Mortgage Choice Franchisee and Event Director, Noosa

“It was a great pleasure to meet you and introduce you... [the audience were] thrilled to hear your experiences... " -Annie Ferguson, Manager of Written Dimension Bookshop.

“The one hour session [with students of various ages] about books and writing ran almost two hours into overtime… such a great response! Even better and more personal than previous sessions with visiting authors! It was fantastic for the students to experience Anita’s passion for writing and to have someone of her stature encourage and praise them. From a teacher’s point of view it was amazing to see students so motivated and captivated by an experience…" - Sue Flavin, Librarian, Chandler College, Vic, as reported in The Age.

“Anita's sessions have attracted people from a broad spectrum of the community from teens to retirees, handicapped persons to professionals and feedback has always been most positive. [Anita] provides inspiration and incentive to participants, while her willingness to answer questions and tailor sessions to suit particular audience needs guarantees the information is relevant and comprehensive… always friendly and professional. Participants respond well… I have no hesitation recommending Anita Bell as an interesting and informative speaker.” - C Moore, Program Coordinator, Ipswich City Council.

"A sell-out audience (over 260 people) & huge waiting list (more than 100)... refreshingly honest… original and down to earth… creative common sense approach. Anita was the last speaker, however immediately put the audience at ease by her friendly approach, plain English delivery & very humorous anecdotes… very entertaining. The audience, [of ulumni and students] often a quiet breed, were frequently roaring with laughter… I can say that we are definitely very keen to utilise Anita’s expertise and adept public speaking ability for alumni-related events in the future." - L Parasuramar, Development Officer, University of SA