Newcastle-born Narelle M. Harris has travelled widely, including periods living and teaching in Egypt and Poland. Her father was in the Royal Australian Air Force, which meant a peripatetic childhood.
She has also worked as a business writer and has been a playwright, songwriter, actor, editor, public servant kitchen hand and - 'once only - a very bad telemarketer'.
Most recently, she has been based in Melbourne.
Her works have been longlisted and shortlisted for Ditmar, Chronos, and Davitt Awards.
Source: Narelle M. Harris's website, http://www.narrellemharris.com/