Astrid Edwards
Academic, Interviewer and Writer
Country: Australia
Cohort: CCL Australia 2023
"Fictional representations of the climate crisis (and all the ways it will affect people and families and communities and countries) are essential. All forms of Art, including literature, are needed now to help us imagine what could come next."
About
Astrid is an academic, podcaster and literary critic. In 2023 she began a PhD at the University of Melbourne exploring how climate fiction is perceived by the publishing and bookselling industries in Australia. Astrid hosts ‘The Garret: Writers and Publishing’ and has interviewed more than 250 of Australia’s most prominent writers and publishers.
Project Highlights
The Garret: Writing and Publishing
The Garret: Writing and Publishing is a literary podcast featuring long form discussions with Australia’s best writers. Over the years we have curated many playlists, including ‘Writing the Climate’ and ‘First Nations Storytelling’.
