Jamie Marina Lau
jamieml@hotmail.com
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I'm a writer and the author of two internationally published novels -
'Pink Mountain on Locust Island' published with Hachette and Coffeehouse Press and
'Gunk Baby' published with W&N and Astra House.
I also compose and write music under the moniker, ZK king.
In my work and teaching I value the interrogative process of long-form writing and see the
process of writing and reading as an open-ended practice of staying curious and open to learning.
As an Emerging Writers Festival Ambassador and Red Room Poetry Youth Ambassador,
I was part of initiatives dedicated to amplifying writers’ voices and growing creative communities.
In 2024 I became the inaugural recipient of the Paragraph Fellowship.
I also had the privilege of representing my country at the University of Iowa International Writers Program
supported by a full ECA funded scholarship in 2022.
Earlier in my career, I received the Melbourne Prize for Literature 'Readings Residency Award',
named Sydney Morning Herald's 'Best Young Novelist', and was recognised as a New York Times 'Editor’s Choice'.
At the moment, I'm focused on working with writers & artists in the capacity of
mentorship, manuscript assessment and workshop instruction.
I currently teach Advanced Novel-Writing at Lighthouse Writers Workshop.
Some things I love teaching : world building, experimentation and manuscript development.
As a musician, I aspire to create brand new worlds and soundscapes to rest in.
Email me to collaborate, or just to chat. I am always open and looking for new creative projects to work on x.
jamieml@hotmail.com
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