I’m interested in stories that take on the complexity of human character and behaviour in ways that are compassionate, wise and ultimately hopeful. That’s why I read, that’s why I write.

 

About Maryrose

Maryrose Cuskelly is a writer of fiction and non-fiction.

She is the best-selling author of The Cane (Allen & Uwin 2022), shortlisted for best debut in the 2023 Davitt Awards.

In 2019, her book Wedderburn: A True Tale of Blood and Dust (Allen & Unwin, 2018), was longlisted for Best Debut and Best True Crime in the 2019 Davitt Awards.

In 2016, she was awarded the New England Thunderbolt Prize for Crime Writing (non-fiction) for her essay on the 1972 abduction and murder of Marilyn Wallman.

She is the author of Original Skin: Exploring the Marvels of the Human Hide (Scribe 2010) and The End of Charity: Time for Social Enterprise (Allen & Unwin 2008) co-written with Nic Frances, and winner of the Iremonger Award for Writing on Public Issues.

Her essays and articles have been published in a range of magazines, journals, and newspapers, including Crikey, The Age, The Australian and The Melbourne Magazine.

She has twice been awarded fellowships at Varuna, the National Writers’ House, most recently in 2020 for her novel The Campers, which will be published by Allen & Unwin in early 2025.

 
 
I have it on good authority that tickets to this event are selling fast. Thrilled to be amongst these authors who’ll be taking about their books. Ticket link in bio.
This is what happens when I’m away from the studio for three weeks. Now I’m trying to remember that damn enchantment to break the spell.
The good folk at @dymockstooronga have relaunched the First Tuesday Book Club at Village Cinemas Rivoli and I’m chuffed to be in the first cab off the rank for 2025 along with legends @muirmoir and @melanielabrooyauthor on 4 February. Bookings
Gearing up for the publication of #thecampers in February. Would love to see you at one (or both!) of these events with the indomitable @vikkipetraitis and the indubitable @chrissiekeighery #allenandunwin #newausfiction #fiction2025 @readingsbooks @b