Louise's first novel, ‘The Sisters’ Song' (A&U 2018) won the 2018 Tina Kane Emergent Writer Award. Prior to publication, it was shortlisted for the City of Fremantle—TAG Hungerford Award and awarded a Varuna Residential Fellowship. She was the Katharine Susannah Prichard Scholarship Writer in Residence in 2019. Louise grew up in Tasmania, Australia, and her first career was as a doctor. She is now a full-time writer and mentor. Louise also enjoys swimming, music, reading and nature. She lives in Western Australia with her family and two dogs.