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'''Mardi McConnochie''' (born 2 February 1971) is an Australian author and playwright.
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'''Mardi McConnochie''' (born 1971) is an Australian author and playwright.


She is the author of three novels, ''Coldwater'' (2001), ''The Snow Queen'' (2003), ''Fivestar'' (2005), several plays and two books for children, ''Melissa, Queen of Evil'' (2006) and ''Dangerous Games'' (2007). McConnochie's novels have grappled with questions about celebrity and the possibilities open to women and women artists.
She is the author of three novels, ''Coldwater'' (2001), ''The Snow Queen'' (2003), ''Fivestar'' (2005), several plays and two books for children, ''Melissa, Queen of Evil'' (2006) and ''Dangerous Games'' (2007). McConnochie's novels have grappled with questions about celebrity and the possibilities open to women and women artists.


As well as novels, McConnochie has written for the stage and for television. Her television credits include ''[[Home and Away]]'', ''[[Always Greener]]'', ''[[McLeod's Daughters]]'' and ''[[Pacific Drive]]''.
As well as novels, McConnochie has written for the stage and for television. Her television credits include ''[[Home and Away]]'', ''[[Always Greener]]'', ''[[McLeod's Daughters]]'' and ''[[Pacific Drive (TV series)|Pacific Drive]]''.


McConnochie lives in [[Sydney]] with her partner, the novelist, [[James Bradley (Australian writer)|James Bradley]].
McConnochie lives in [[Sydney]] with her partner, the novelist, [[James Bradley (Australian writer)|James Bradley]].
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McConnochie was born in [[Armidale, New South Wales|Armidale]], [[New South Wales]] and raised in [[Adelaide, South Australia|Adelaide]], [[South Australia]]. She has a [[Doctor of Philosophy|PhD]] in English Literature from the [[University of Sydney]].
McConnochie was born in [[Armidale, New South Wales|Armidale]], [[New South Wales]] and raised in [[Adelaide, South Australia|Adelaide]], [[South Australia]]. She has a [[Doctor of Philosophy|PhD]] in English Literature from the [[University of Sydney]].


McConnochie's novels have grappled with questions about celebrity and the possibilities open to women and women artists. The first, ''Coldwater'', transplants the [[Brontë|Brontë sisters]] to a penal colony off the coast of New South Wales, using their plight to explore different approaches to art, life and love. It was shortlisted in the "Best First Book (SE Asia and Pacific Region)" category for the [[Commonwealth Writers Prize]],{{cn|date=September 2017}} and was named by ''[[The Washington Post]]'' as one of the Books of the Year.{{cn|date=September 2017}}
McConnochie's novels have grappled with questions about celebrity and the possibilities open to women and women artists. The first, ''Coldwater'', transplants the [[Brontë|Brontë sisters]] to a penal colony off the coast of New South Wales, using their plight to explore different approaches to art, life and love. It was shortlisted in the "Best First Book (SE Asia and Pacific Region)" category for the [[Commonwealth Writers Prize]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.penguin.com.au/authors/mardi-mcconnochie|title=Mardi McConnochie|publisher=Penguin Random House|access-date=5 March 2018}}</ref> and was named by ''[[The Washington Post]]'' as one of the Books of the Year.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/entertainment/books/2001/12/02/a-look-back-at-the-titles-of-2001-that-won-the-greatest-praise-from-our-reviewers-in-their-own-words/d597073c-2f1f-44d8-8cc6-1dcf5a96a65a/|title=A look back at the titles of 2001 that won the greatest praise from our reviewers -- in their own words.|date=2 December 2001|work=The Washington Post|access-date=5 March 2018}}</ref>


Her second novel, ''The Snow Queen'' is set in [[Adelaide, Australia|Adelaide]] and tells the story of a former Russian ballerina stranded in post-war Australia. It saw McConnochie voted one of the Best Young Australian Novelists by ''[[The Sydney Morning Herald]] in 2004.''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/books/the-sydney-morning-herald-best-young-australian-novelists-awards-turn-20-20160506-goojvx.html|title=The Sydney Morning Herald Best Young Australian Novelists Awards Turn 20|last=Wyndham|first=Susan|date=9 May 2016|website=|publisher=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=5 March 2018}}</ref>
Her second novel, ''The Snow Queen'' is set in [[Adelaide, Australia|Adelaide]] and tells the story of a former Russian ballerina stranded in post-war Australia. It saw McConnochie voted one of the Best Young Australian Novelists by ''[[The Sydney Morning Herald]] in 2004.''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/books/the-sydney-morning-herald-best-young-australian-novelists-awards-turn-20-20160506-goojvx.html|title=The Sydney Morning Herald Best Young Australian Novelists Awards Turn 20|last=Wyndham|first=Susan|date=9 May 2016|access-date=5 March 2018}}</ref>


Her third novel, ''Fivestar'' focuses on contemporary notions of celebrity, charting the rise and fall of an antipodean girl group reminiscent of [[The Spice Girls]].
Her third novel, ''Fivestar'' focuses on contemporary notions of celebrity, charting the rise and fall of an antipodean girl group reminiscent of [[The Spice Girls]].


''Melissa, Queen of Evil'', her first novel for children, won the 2006 [[Aurealis Award]] for Best Children's Novel.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://blogs.smh.com.au/entertainment/archives/undercover/010149.html|title=Shock, Horror|last=Wyndham|first=Susan|date=10 February 2007|work=The Sydney Morning Herald Blogs: Entertainment|access-date=5 March 2018|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=}}</ref>
''Melissa, Queen of Evil'', her first novel for children, won the 2006 [[Aurealis Award]] for Best Children's Novel.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://blogs.smh.com.au/entertainment/archives/undercover/010149.html|title=Shock, Horror|last=Wyndham|first=Susan|date=10 February 2007|work=The Sydney Morning Herald Blogs: Entertainment|access-date=5 March 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.aurealisawards.com/downloads/aurealis-1995-2009-compiled-lists.pdf|title=Aurealis 1995-2009 compiled lists|access-date=5 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707185328/http://www.aurealisawards.com/downloads/aurealis-1995-2009-compiled-lists.pdf|archive-date=7 July 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref>

''The Flooded Earth'' (Also known as "Quest of the Sunfish") won the Best Children's Fiction prize at the US 2019 Green Earth Book Awards.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.booksandpublishing.com.au/articles/2019/04/24/132019/mcconnochies-the-flooded-earth-wins-green-earth-book-awards-for-childrens-fiction/|title=McConnochie wins Green Earth Book Award for Children’s Fiction|date=24 April 2019|website=Books+Publishing|language=en-AU|access-date=2019-04-26}}</ref>


== Novels ==
== Novels ==
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* ''Fivestar'' (2005)
* ''Fivestar'' (2005)
* ''The Voyagers'' (2011)
* ''The Voyagers'' (2011)
* '' Quest of the Sunfish: Escape to the Moon Islands '' (2016)
* ''Quest of the Sunfish: The Castle in the Sea'' (2017)
* '' Quest of the Sunfish: The Skeleton Coast'' (2017)


==References==
==References==
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*Selinger-Morris, Samantha: [http://www.smh.com.au/news/books/every-plot-a-drama/2005/07/01/1119724798773.html Every plot a drama], ''[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]'', July 2, 2005.
*Selinger-Morris, Samantha: [http://www.smh.com.au/news/books/every-plot-a-drama/2005/07/01/1119724798773.html Every plot a drama], ''[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]'', July 2, 2005.
*Griffin, Michelle: [http://www.theage.com.au/news/books/freefloating-stars/2005/08/13/1123353541282.html Free-floating stars], ''[[The Age]]'', August 14, 2005.
*Griffin, Michelle: [http://www.theage.com.au/news/books/freefloating-stars/2005/08/13/1123353541282.html Free-floating stars], ''[[The Age]]'', August 14, 2005.

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==External links==
==External links==
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[[Category:Writers from Sydney]]
[[Category:Writers from Sydney]]
[[Category:Australian women children's writers]]
[[Category:Australian women children's writers]]
[[Category:21st-century women writers]]
[[Category:21st-century Australian women writers]]
[[Category:21st-century Australian screenwriters]]

Latest revision as of 05:27, 4 March 2024

Mardi McConnochie (born 1971) is an Australian author and playwright.

She is the author of three novels, Coldwater (2001), The Snow Queen (2003), Fivestar (2005), several plays and two books for children, Melissa, Queen of Evil (2006) and Dangerous Games (2007). McConnochie's novels have grappled with questions about celebrity and the possibilities open to women and women artists.

As well as novels, McConnochie has written for the stage and for television. Her television credits include Home and Away, Always Greener, McLeod's Daughters and Pacific Drive.

McConnochie lives in Sydney with her partner, the novelist, James Bradley.

Life and work[edit]

McConnochie was born in Armidale, New South Wales and raised in Adelaide, South Australia. She has a PhD in English Literature from the University of Sydney.

McConnochie's novels have grappled with questions about celebrity and the possibilities open to women and women artists. The first, Coldwater, transplants the Brontë sisters to a penal colony off the coast of New South Wales, using their plight to explore different approaches to art, life and love. It was shortlisted in the "Best First Book (SE Asia and Pacific Region)" category for the Commonwealth Writers Prize,[1] and was named by The Washington Post as one of the Books of the Year.[2]

Her second novel, The Snow Queen is set in Adelaide and tells the story of a former Russian ballerina stranded in post-war Australia. It saw McConnochie voted one of the Best Young Australian Novelists by The Sydney Morning Herald in 2004.[3]

Her third novel, Fivestar focuses on contemporary notions of celebrity, charting the rise and fall of an antipodean girl group reminiscent of The Spice Girls.

Melissa, Queen of Evil, her first novel for children, won the 2006 Aurealis Award for Best Children's Novel.[4][5]

The Flooded Earth (Also known as "Quest of the Sunfish") won the Best Children's Fiction prize at the US 2019 Green Earth Book Awards.[6]

Novels[edit]

  • Coldwater (2001)
  • The Snow Queen (2003)
  • Fivestar (2005)
  • The Voyagers (2011)
  • Quest of the Sunfish: Escape to the Moon Islands (2016)
  • Quest of the Sunfish: The Castle in the Sea (2017)
  • Quest of the Sunfish: The Skeleton Coast (2017)

References[edit]

Specific
  1. ^ "Mardi McConnochie". Penguin Random House. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
  2. ^ "A look back at the titles of 2001 that won the greatest praise from our reviewers -- in their own words". The Washington Post. 2 December 2001. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
  3. ^ Wyndham, Susan (9 May 2016). "The Sydney Morning Herald Best Young Australian Novelists Awards Turn 20". Retrieved 5 March 2018.
  4. ^ Wyndham, Susan (10 February 2007). "Shock, Horror". The Sydney Morning Herald Blogs: Entertainment. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
  5. ^ "Aurealis 1995-2009 compiled lists" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 July 2011. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
  6. ^ "McConnochie wins Green Earth Book Award for Children's Fiction". Books+Publishing. 24 April 2019. Retrieved 26 April 2019.

External links[edit]

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