North Sydney Council is thrilled to announce Denise O’Hagan as the Don Bank Writer in Residence for 2024.
Denise O’Hagan, an internationally recognised and award-winning poet and editor, brings a wealth of experience and talent to our studio.
Born in Rome, she has published two critically acclaimed poetry collections: The Beating Heart (Ginninderra Press, 2020) and Anamnesis (Recent Work Press, 2022). Her latest collection, Anamnesis, which explores the role of memory in the world we create through language, has received high praise, being a finalist in the Eric Hoffer Book Award (USA), the Eyelands Book Awards (Greece) and shortlisted for the Rubery Book Award (UK).
In addition to her literary achievements, Denise has a background in academic book publishing in both London and Sydney. Through her imprint, Black Quill Press, she provides editorial support and mentoring to independent authors, fostering new voices in the literary world.
Denise embarks on her residency with plans to complete her third poetry collection.
We are excited to collaborate with Denise on various community programs throughout the year and eagerly anticipate the results of her creative endeavours during her time at Don Bank Studio.
About the Don Bank Writer in Residence Program
North Sydney Council’s Writer in Residence program offers writers a unique opportunity to work in the tranquil and historic Don Bank Museum, a heritage building set in a serene garden in the heart of North Sydney. The program supports writers at all stages of their careers, providing a dedicated workspace and opportunities to engage with the local community through workshops and public programs.