Award-winning Australian author Tim Winton was born under the Leo sun sign on August 4, 1960. He is best known for his Man Booker Prize-nominated novels Dirt Music and The Riders, but Winton has also written several successful children's books, including The Bugalugs Bum Thief and the Lockie Leonard series.

Winton's novels often explore the complexities of human relationships, and his characters are often deeply affected by their environment and the people around them. His unique voice and ability to capture the beauty and danger of the Australian landscape have earned him critical acclaim both at home and abroad.