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 Ranalletta 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.

Loud + Queer is the voice of Melbourne/Naarm's queer culture shapers and change makers.  Listen live on SYN 90.7FM, digital radio and online.  And stream anytime online with your preferred podcast platform; just search 'Loud + Queer SYN.'

On The Beat broadcasts from SYN Media's Melbourne/Naarm studios in the eastern Kulin nation.  SYN recognises this land is unceded and respectfully acknowledges the Wurundjeri people.