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Joanne Patmore is a devoted amateur historian, an insatiable reader, and a guardian of family stories. She grew up in the fading timber town of Karridale, spending summers swimming in the Blackwood River with her three older siblings. Seeking identity beyond her roots, she moved to the city for study and work before venturing abroad. During her Master of Arts at York St John University, homesickness for Australia inspired her debut novel, reimagining the landscapes and stories of her childhood. Now back in Bridgetown, on Pibulmum and Wadandi land, Joanne has reconnected with her past. She spends her days reading, writing, and uncovering history—turning forgotten stories into fiction.
