Malcom McCullough

Malcom C. McCullough lives in Cairns, Far North Queensland, Australia. His writing draws deeply from lived experience of childhood hardship, recovery from serious illness, and decades of service in the not-for-profit sector.

'Shadows of Your Past', is his debut novel, a powerful exploration of trauma, redemption, and the enduring strength of family and community.

'Growth Without The Bullsh*t', is his second publication focusing on personal growth development and how to overcome, adversity, trauma and 'just having a bad day', using the knowledge of Neuroscience, in a practical and accessible manner.

"Beyond the Shadows', is the sequel to 'Shadows of Your Past' and is in development, with a release date in May 2026.

He brings to his writing a range of personal and professional experiences, drawn from his own lived experiences as a child and young adult, as well as decades of service in the not-for-profit sector. With a distinctive voice shaped by both his own hardship of loss, redemption and hope, Shadows of Your Past, began as a personal reckoning following recovery from prostate cancer and heart surgery.

He has had a highly diverse career history including, in a range of Government and Community Services, including Infantry Soldier, Police Officer, Youth Services, Homeless Accommodation Services, Drug and Alcohol Accommodation Service. Before his retirement he was an Executive Officer caring for Veterans’ and their families.

From this community service and military history he has experienced, first hand, the wide ranging personal, family and community impacts that individuals and families endure in the face of loss, pain and trauma.

Malcom has also continually given back to the communities he has lived in, through undertaking a term as a Town Councillor, and volunteering in varied Community Service Agencies.

He is a Fellow the Goulburn Valley Community Leadership Program and Fellow of the Institute of Community Directors Australia. He has studied and attained, Advanced Diploma of Community Service Management, Diploma Neuroscience of Leadership, Diploma Community Development, Diploma Community Services, Diploma Business (Governance).