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Elise Valmorbida

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Italian Australian author Elise Valmorbida won the Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for her fourth novel, The Madonna of the Mountains, published internationally in several languages to critical acclaim. She has written three works of non-fiction—including The Happy Writing Book, a positive guide to creative writing and wellbeing, inspired by her 20+ years of experience as writer-teacher. Elise is also an award-winning indie film producer and script consultant. 

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