Natalie Scott

Born and educated in Sydney, Natalie Scott was a freelance writer before her acclaimed novels, short stories, non-fiction, books for children, and audiobooks were published internationally. A columnist for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Australian, she also wrote for television and radio and has contributed to many literary magazines, including the Griffith Review, Southerly, Westerly and Meanjin and ran courses in creative writing at both NSW and Macquarie Universities. Her most recent book A Secret Grief was published in 2025. Her latest novel, The Rim of the Sky, will be released in May 2026.