Krissy Kneen

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Krissy Kneen
Born1968
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NationalityAustralian
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Krissy Kneen is a Brisbane-based bookseller and writer. Kneen has been shortlisted three times for the Queensland Premier's Literary Award, and in 2014 won the Thomas Shapcott Poetry Prize.

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She is the author of a short collection of erotica, Swallow the Sound, and a memoir, Affection. Kneen has also penned a collection of erotica entitled Triptych. Her first novel, Steeplechase, was published in 2013. Her work is described as "Transgressive, sardonic, lyrical, comic; irresistibly erotic yet also romantic, Krissy Kneen's writing has been acclaimed for its fearless honesty. In this suite of linked stories, she addresses taboos of all kinds with a subtle wit and an insistence on sexual pleasure that will delight readers" [1]

She is founding member of Eatbooks Inc and is the marketing and promotions officer at Avid Reader bookshop. [2] She lives in New Farm, Brisbane, with her husband and no pets. [3]

She appeared in 4 events at the 2017 Brisbane Writers Festival in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. [4]

Published works

Novels

Poetry

Contributed chapter

Awards and nominations

Australian Book Industry Awards

Queensland Premier's Literary Awards: Emerging Manuscript

Queensland Premier's Literary Awards: Emerging Queensland Author Manuscript Award

Queensland Premier's Literary Awards: Non-Fiction Book Award

Stella Prize

Thomas Shapcott Poetry Prize

Queensland Literary Awards: Queensland Premier's Award for a work of State Significance

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References

  1. "Triptych, An Erotic Adventure: 3 Stories in 1, book by Kris Kneen". The Text Publishing Company. 3 October 2011.
  2. "Krissy Kneen – Melbourne Writers Festival". Archived from the original on 10 March 2011. Retrieved 4 June 2012.
  3. Author and blogger Krissy Kneen
  4. "Brisbane Writers' Festival 2017". Archived from the original on 11 September 2017. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
  5. ""Swallow the Sound, Krissy Kneen"". Archived from the original on 10 April 2015. Retrieved 4 June 2012.
  6. "Affection: A Memoir of Love, Sex & Intimacy, Krissy Kneen". Penguin Books Australia. Archived from the original on 8 March 2011.
  7. Krissy Kneen – National Library of Australia
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  10. "Queensland Premier's Literary Awards Shortlist Announced". Queensland Government. 16 August 2010. Retrieved 28 January 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. "The 2018 Stella Prize". Stella Prize. Retrieved 11 March 2018.
  12. "Eating My Grandmother: A Grief Cycle". Trove Books, National Library of Australia. Retrieved 10 February 2018.
  13. "2019 Queensland Literary Awards Winners and Finalists". State Library of Queensland. Retrieved 28 January 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)