Jamie Marina Lau
jamieml@hotmail.com
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I'm a writer and the author of two internationally acclaimed novels-- 'Pink Mountain on Locust Island' and 'Gunk Baby'
published by Hachette, Astra House and Coffee House Press.
I also produce and write music under the moniker, ZK king.
I teach and care about process-driven creative practices. I value question-asking, ephemerality, and world-building in the work I seek to make.
In 2024, I became the inaugural recipient of the Paragraph Fellowship. I had the privilege
of representing Australia at the University of Iowa International Writers Program supported by a full ECA funded scholarship in 2022.
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. 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 fellow writers & artists in the capacity of
mentorship, manuscript assessment, grant-writing, and workshop facilitation.
My areas of expertise includes: world building, manuscript development and industry development.
I'm also really interested in working on the intersection of technology and literature, exploring how storytelling and inquiry can shape the future,
while experimenting with how technology can be harnessed to expand creative possibilities.
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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