Cassandra Atherton is the Professor of Writing and Literature School of Communication and Creative Arts, Faculty of Arts and Education, Deakin University. She is also Associate editor, MadHat Press (US): https://madhat-press.com ; Commissioning editor, Westerly magazine; https://westerlymag.com.au and Senior editor, Spineless Wonders: https://shortaustralianstories.com.au