'Tricia Dearborn is a veteran of Australian literature, with ‘Autobiochemistry’ being her latest long-awaited release. A poetry anthology collection broken into five sections, we move through events in Dearborn’s life as though she sits gently close by and guides us through memories, relationshipsand moments of both pain and triumph. No stranger to detail or frighteningly honest expressions, Dearborn provides us with highly personal, intricate pieces that flow tremendously well. This air of cohesiveness and passage remains intact between each respective section, including a minor segment inspired by (and featuring) the works of Virginia Woolf. Combining the realms of both science and art has curated a work that taps into the intimacies of life, at times being metaphoric and others extremely literal.' (Introduction)
'Every person has the right to participate equally, to be valued, to be heard; therefore, exclusion narratives need to be revealed and scrutinised. Through these stories, we learn from the past and can shape a better future. They are stories of stereotyping, discrimination and mistreatment, and they come from negative attitudes and beliefs. They tell us the accepted norms of the day and enlighten us regarding the future.' (Introduction)
'Dr. Lee Kofman is a Russian-born Israeli-Australian author, who has edited two anthologies and penned five books. In addition to her long-form and editorial work, her poetry, short stories and creative non-fiction pieces have featured in a wealth of publications, including Harper’s Bazaar, Meanjin and The Griffith Review, among numerous others. Beyond her own writing, Kofman has also interviewed several literary luminaries, including Heather Morris, Ceridwen Dovey and Sofie Laguna.' (Introduction)
