
Dr Kate Forsyth is an award-winning author, poet and performance storyteller called one of ‘the finest writers of this generation’.
Novels for adults include Psykhe, a reimagining of the ancient Greek myth; The Crimson Thread, set in Crete during World War II; and Bitter Greens, a retelling of Rapunzel which won the ALA for Best Historical Fiction.
Non-fiction titles include Searching for Charlotte: The Fascinating Story of Australia’s First Children’s Author, longlisted for the 2021 Readings Non-Fiction Prize. Her books for children include Kate Forsyth's Long-Lost Fairy-Tales, illustrated by Lorena Carrington. She runs literary and creative writing retreats in Australia, Greece, and the UK.