Jane Messer

(she/her)

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I am an esteemed  fiction and nonfiction writer, writing  mentor, and Director of StorySALOON, a live show and podcast dedicated to promoting the best of contemporary Australian short stories. I'm a current Visiting Fellow (remote), Centre for Cultural and Creative Research, University of Canberra.

My publications include novels, anthologies radio plays, essays, short stories and opinion pieces. My scholarly research and  publications have focused on work life, mothering as work, and literary representations of mothering; and secular German Jewish history, especially as it relates to British Mandate Palestine, Israel and the Palestinian Territories.

I live and work in Sydney on unceded Gadigal and Wangal land. (she/her)

Experience

  • 2023–present
    Visiting Fellow, Centre for Creative and Cultural Research, University of Canberra
  • 2021–2023
    Honorary Associate Professor, Department of MCCALL, Macquarie University
  • 2004–2021
    Associate Professor, Department of MCCALL, Macquarie University

Education

  • 2013 
    Macquarie University, Graduate Certificate in Higher Education
  • 2002 
    University of Technology, Sydney, Doctor of Creative Arts
  • 1993 
    The Johns Hopkins University, Master of Fiction Writing
  • 1987 
    Macquarie University, Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)

Grants and Contracts

  • 2021
    Known Woman: Raven Mother
    Role:
    Author/CI
    Funding Source:
    Create NSW
  • 2020
    Raven Mother
    Role:
    Author/CI
    Funding Source:
    Australia Council for the Arts

Professional Memberships

  • Australian Society of Authors, full member

Honours

OLT Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning 2014

Contact Jane for

  • General
  • Media request
  • Speaking request
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration
  • Research supervision