The Emerging Writers’ Festival work, learn and play largely on the land of the Kulin nation, and pay our respects to their Elders, past and present.

EWF celebrates the history and creativity of the world’s oldest living culture.

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Fiona Hardy

Fiona Hardy is a writer, bookseller, reviewer and general word-put-together-er from Melbourne. Among her published works include three middle fiction books, including the CBCA Notable How to Make a Movie in 12 Days, and two adult crime books, including Unbury the Dead, which was shortlisted for the 2025 Ned Kelly Awards.

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