Leanbh Pearson (Any)lives on Ngunnawal Country in Canberra, Australia. An award-winning LGBTQ and disability author of horror and dark fantasy, writing inspired by folklore, fairytales, myth, history and climate. Leanbh' s judged numerous awards, an invited panelist and avid book reviewer and has been awarded ASA, AHWA and HWA mentorships and 2023 HWA Diversity Grant. Leanbh's alter-ego is an academic in archaeology, evolution and prehistory. A museum devotee, insomniac and photography enthusiast, Leanbh is always aided by canine assistants.