Nikki Gemmell

Poured everything into this one. Everything I've observed, felt, lived in the twenty-odd years since 'The Bride Stripped Bare.'
Then lit a match (boom!)

W I N G is out in October. Available for pre order now (cover reveal very soon.)

So fricken excited.

HarperCollins
HarperCollins Books Australia
4th Estate Books

I don't usually post my columns on here (should I? Now and then?) but this one has just received a huge response...
Who knew there were so many of us out there.
Introverts unite (quietly, in our particular cocoon of solitude.)

Nikki Gemmell in conversation with Jane Caro
Date: Sunday 26 Feb
Time: 9.00am to 9.45am

Nikki Gemmell is known as one of Australia’s most provocative, and honest, writers. She is the bestselling author of some twenty books, including Dissolve, Shiver, The Bride Stripped Bare, Why You Are Australian and After; as well as the Kensington Reptilariam and Coco Banjo series for children. She writes a popular and controversial column in the Weekend Australian Magazine, which often challenges the newspaper’s readers to think in different ways. She was born in Wollongong, New South Wales, and was a journalist for both the ABC and BBC before turning to writing full time. Her books have been translated into twenty-two languages.

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Nikki Gemmell

These women.

All through my working life I've been supported by magnificent female mentors/editors/publishers who've lifted, protected, guided and buoyed me; and recently, at the Walkley Awards for journalism, I got to hug in gratitude three of my most cherished; titans all in their respective fields.

Christine Middap, who as editor of the Weekend Australian magazine took a punt on me as a columnist 11 years ago; Shona Martyn, who as Harper Collins publishing director steered me so compassionately through the Bride Stripped Bare years and beyond and Michelle Gunn, who edits not only the Australian newspaper but the Weekend Australian (how's that for a mum of two.) I salute their generosity of spirit and their continual championing of other women - inspirational, the lot of them. I couldn't have done it without them.

And that lethal weapon I'm holding? Well, it's a Walkley award. For columnist/opinion writer of the year in Australia. I remain gobsmacked and so very, very chuffed. And want to dedicate the gong to all the glorious women out there who nurture other women to fly, in a professional capacity, thank you.

(Also thanks to the magnificent Emma from Luxe de Valentina for dressing me; another fabulous woman's woman.)

The whole night - best birthday present ever x