Maame Blue is the author of two novels; BAD LOVE, which won the 2021 Betty Trask award, and THE REST OF YOU, shortlisted for the 2025 Jhalak Prize. Her short stories have appeared in three anthologies, with another forthcoming in 2025 in BE GAY, DO CRIME. She has written for multiple publications, regularly mentors emerging writers working on their debut novels, and works as a manuscript editor and creative writing tutor for organisations including Writing New South Wales, Kill Your Darlings and Writers Victoria. Find out more about her work at maamebluewrites.com