Bronwyn Blake is the author of eight books for children, four of which were CBCA Notable titles, and one winning a Davitt Award; she also writes for adults and has won several short story awards.
Blake is based in rural Gippsland, Victoria, and has lived in Mount Isa, Townsville and Cairns. During her time in Far North Queensand she met women from the Gulf of Carpentaria, which resulted in the creation of Beyond the Outback.