Arty Owens (they/them) is a queer, chronically ill writer based in Naarm (Melbourne). Along with writing young adult fiction and children’s literature, they write non-fiction short stories. Their craft is informed by their illness, anxiety and devastating awkwardness.

I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. I pay my respects to their Elders past and present. Sovereignty was never ceded.