Kelly, Kim

Kim Kelly is the author of twelve books, including the acclaimed novella Wild Chicory and bestselling novel The Blue Mile. With distinctive warmth and lyrical charm, her stories explore Australia, its history, politics and people. Her work has gained shortlistings in The Hope Prize and Australia's premier short novel award, Viva la Novella - the latter for The Rat Catcher: A Love Story. A long-time book editor and sometime reviewer, Kim is a dedicated narrative addict and lover of true love. In fact, she takes love so seriously she once donated a kidney to her husband to prove it, and also to save his life. Originally from Sydney, today Kim lives in central New South Wales, on Wiradjuri Country, with her muse de bloke, two cats and some chickens, and occasionally the kids when they come home to graze.

Kim Kelly is the author of twelve books, including the acclaimed novella Wild Chicory and bestselling novel The Blue Mile. With distinctive warmth and lyrical charm, her stories explore Australia, its history, politics and people. Her work has gained shortlistings in The Hope Prize and Australia's premier short novel award, Viva la Novella - the latter for The Rat Catcher: A Love Story. A long-time book editor and sometime reviewer, Kim is a dedicated narrative addict and lover of true love. In fact, she takes love so seriously she once donated a kidney to her husband to prove it, and also to save his life. Originally from Sydney, today Kim lives in central New South Wales, on Wiradjuri Country, with her muse de bloke, two cats and some chickens, and occasionally the kids when they come home to graze.