Melbourne/Naarm-based author Danielle Scrimshaw is a historian researching queer women’s narratives in Australian history.  Her debut book 'She And Her Pretty Friend' explores the stories of convicts, a pastoralist, a doctor and the owners of Melbourne’s first female-only gym.  She spoke to Mia Ranaletta about the challenges of writing as a newly ‘out’ queer person.

Keep up with Scrimshaw's work @dani_delivers on Instagram and read 'She And Her Pretty Friend' where you get your books.

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