Nope. It’s not a cultivated and curated professional shot that says writer. It’s eight hours and two thousand metres into my first marathon. I’m struggling. I’m hurting. I’m persevering. And I’m so happy to be in the mountains. That’s who I am.

I’ve also got some experience and some letters after my name.

PhD Creative Writing
University of Sydney 2020 - 2024

MSc Creative Writing
University of Edinburgh 2016 - 2019

BA English
University of Canterbury 2005 - 2008

Grad Dip Teaching (Sec)
NZGSE 2008 - 2009