Inga Simpson began her career as a professional writer for government before gaining a PhD in creative writing and a second PhD in English literature. In 2011, she took part in the Queensland Writer's Centre Manuscript Development Program and as a result, Hachette published her first novel, the acclaimed MR WIGG, in 2013, followed by NEST in 2014, and WHERE THE TREES WERE in 2016. Her memoir, UNDERSTORY, will publish in 2017. For more information visit Inga's website www.ingasimpson.com.au.
atmospheric and absorbing - SUNDAY AGE a poignant and page-turning story that touches on important themes - BOOKS + PUBLISHING imagined with notable intelligence and sympathy - SYDNEY MORNING HERALD a particularly fine writer of place - THE AUSTRALIAN An entrancing novel from a powerful new voice in Australian literature - THE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S WEEKLY perfectly rendered - BIG ISSUE