PERHAPS A GIFT VOUCHER FOR MUM?: MOTHER'S DAY
Emma Darragh lives and works on Dharawal Country. She holds a PhD in Creative Writing from the University of Wollongong and her writing has appeared in numerous Australian publications, including Cordite, Westerly, Meniscus, TEXT, and The Big Issue Fiction Edition. In addition to being a writer, Emma works as a mentor with the South Coast Writers Centre and is a sessional academic in The School of Arts, English, and Media at the University of Wollongong.
'Emma has captured something rare and true with this book. A truly original novel about maternal ambivalence, the ferocity of maternal love, and what binds us to our sisters. I was so moved.' Bridie Jabour, author of Trivial Grievances 'A moving tale about the joy and despair of motherhood, told in fragments which come together in stark clarity. Vivid, poignant, hopeful. You will laugh and cry with the people in these pages.' Nina Wan, author of The Albatross 'With this smart, funny, heartbreaking book, Emma Darragh bursts onto the scene as your new favourite Australian writer.' Hayley Scrivenor, author of Dirt Town 'Thanks for Having Me is a masterful debut about fear, love, self and other, and how sweet and sordid an ordinary life is. Darragh has sewn together the parts we don't always see, and the patchwork is wonky and beautiful.' Laura McPhee-Browne, author of Cherry Beach
