Mandy Beaumont

Mandy Beaumont is an Australian author and educator known for her deeply personal and impactful writing, often influenced by real-life crime and tragedy. Her latest novel, 'The Thrill of It', explores the complexities of crime and media representation, drawing from her own experience of loss when her nephew, Angus, was murdered in 2020. Beaumont holds a PhD in creative writing and has previously taught at Griffith University. She is also recognized for her earlier work, 'The Furies', which was nominated for the Stella Prize and delves into themes of feminism and societal injustice.