Dylan Verdun Sullivan

Dylan Verdun Sullivan is an Australian author whose memoir, Kissed by Death, has been officially archived by the National Library of Australia (NED403456) and selected for the North American Indie Author Project, recognising excellence in independent publishing.

Born with life-threatening conditions and a survivor of meningococcal disease, Dylan’s life is a raw and redemptive journey through trauma, addiction, and healing. In 2025, his story was featured by Woolworths Supermarkets, reaching thousands across Australia and celebrating his journey from the deli at Runaway Bay on the Gold Coast to becoming a published author.

Through his writing, Dylan offers hope to those navigating darkness, showing that beauty can rise from the ashes and that brokenness doesn’t have to be the end of the story.