Meet the Team
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Bob Karlsson Business Owner |
Likes: Family, swimming, coffee, good movies, travel Dislikes: Vegemite, dishonesty About Me: InHouse is a big part of me. I started it from scratch and it’s amazing where it is going—thanks also to the others involved. When not at work I have simple tastes: fresh air, a good cup of coffee, peace—and by the way, it’s me that makes the coffee. I’m happy to potter around at home, fixing things. My Saturday treat is a cheese platter by the pool with my wife and poodle. We are now the family elders, as all parents have passed. Spending time with the grandchildren is a good way to pass the time and it’s great to watch them grow and develop. I was born in Stockholm and have been back twice to see parents and family, once accompanied by our eight-year-old granddaughter, who had never seen snow. |
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Diane Karlsson Business Owner |
Likes: Fresh air, travelling, reading educational books Dislikes: Arrogance, selfies, lockdowns About Me: I was born in England, had my 3 girls in New Zealand, and I have been living in Australia for over 40 years, and now have 15 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. I was a hairdresser by trade for 20 years and held various cooking positions for catteries. I worked for a couple of printing companies before Bob started our business, so I wasn’t a complete novice. I love to read books and garden, but the garden takes up most of my hobby time. We have 33 fruit trees on our 600m square block, and they take a bit of looking after. |
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Mikaylah Matthews-Mullen Bookstore Manager |
Likes: Family, music, and the ocean Dislikes: Hypocrites, invalidation of others' opinions, and mosquitos About Me: I am a very family-orientated person and have been blessed with the best. I have three incredible siblings (Jamon, Sam and Charlie), a beautiful mother – Chrisstie (lead designer and one of the OG’s here at InHouse) and an awesome stepdad – Dean. Outside of work, you’ll find me at any one of two places. 1) Hanging with Mum and Dean or 2) Out on the water with a fishing line in the ocean, pretending I have all the patience in the world. |
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Courtney Dunn Bookstore Assistant |
Likes: Books, Greek mythology, anime, dogs, Japanese food, photography Dislikes: Asparagus, crowded public transport, animal cruelty, loud chewing, mumbling About Me: My rescue German Shepherd, Rasta, is the most important part of my life. When I am not playing with him in the garden or taking him on walks, we are usually curled up on the couch reading fantasy books or watching anime – Rasta and I are all about the quiet life. When I am not working, I am studying for my master’s degree in writing, editing and publishing. While at university, I spend a lot of time rewriting and modernising Greek myths. |
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Elaelah Harley Bookstore Assistant |
Likes: Creative writing, lists, sooky dogs, music, movie marathons and Korean hot pot Dislikes: Feeling disorganised, dark rooms, and salad onions About Me: I have been writing books ever since I can remember – with one of my first readable stories being a Winnie the Pooh fanfiction (there were a lot of spelling mistakes). I love to hang out with friends and family, but I also need my alone time to recharge, with a good book or a favourite movie. When I’m not working, writing or studying my Masters of Editing and Publishing, I’m usually driving somewhere. I often do the weekend trip to my hometown in Kingaroy, where I see my Great Dane Ophelia, Bertie the chocolate Labrador and Ganesh the stoic Tabby. |
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Debbie Davison Administration |
Likes: Everything about my life now Dislikes: Snakes (the reptilian type) and two-legged (human versions) and warm wine About Me: I am the mother of three very grown children and the very proud grandmother I have rediscovered my love of life, Parkrun, dance both rock & roll and modern jive |
