Kelly Gardiner
Kelly Gardiner is a writer, editor, and educator who writes historical fiction, crime, and fantasy for readers of all ages. She has taught creative writing at La Trobe University and now runs writing retreats and masterclasses. Gardiner was born in Melbourne, Australia, and has also lived in Sydney and on Waiheke Island, New Zealand. She holds a BA in Professional Writing and Editing, a Master of Arts (Literature), and a PhD in English (Creative Writing). She is the President of Sisters in Crime Australia and Deputy Chair of the Australian Society of Authors.
Awards
["Shortlisted for the NSW Premier's History Awards Young People's History Prize for '1917: Australia's Great War'", "Shortlisted for the Asher Award for '1917: Australia's Great War'", "Shortlisted for the NSW Premier's Literary Awards for 'Act of Faith' and 'The Sultan's Eyes'", "Shortlisted for the Ethel Turner Prize in the NSW Premier's Literary Awards for 'Act of Faith' and 'The Sultan's Eyes'", "Shortlisted for the Gold Inky Award for 'Act of Faith'", "Highly Commended in the Barbara Jefferis Award for 'Act of Faith'", "Children's Book Council of Australia Notable Book for 'Act of Faith' and 'The Sultan's Eyes'"]
Notable Works
['Miss Caroline Bingley, Private Detective (co-authored with Sharmini Kumar)', 'The Firewatcher Chronicles (trilogy)', "1917: Australia's Great War", 'Goddess', "The Sultan's Eyes", 'Act of Faith', 'Swashbuckler trilogy']
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