Chris Flynn, born in Belfast, now lives in regional Victoria. He is the author of Mammoth, The Glass Kingdom, A Tiger in Eden, and the story collection Here Be Leviathans, along with three children’s books with Museums Victoria. His work has appeared in McSweeney’s, The Paris Review, The Guardian, and more. His books have won or been shortlisted for awards like the Indie Book Award and Commonwealth Book Prize. He grew up with over 100 foster siblings under nine. His latest book is Orpheus Nine.

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