Pete MitchellPete Mitchell lives in Boorloo (Perth, Western Australia) on Wadjuck Noongar land. With a previous career in science, he has recently turned his attention to things more literary. His novel 'Darwin's Wake' marked his debut into fiction. A collection f short stories, 'Read My Shorts', was released in late 2025. His guide for first-time authors, 'From Idea to Impact', was released in 2026.He is the winner of the 2025 Margaret River Literary Festival prize for short fiction and is a member of The Writers Collective, Writing WA and Writers Victoria. His work has appeared in Jimmy Hornet, Blood+Honey, The Ultramarine Literary Review and The Weekend Australian Magazine.When not writing, he explores the Australian bush, reads widely, and observes the absurdities in the quiet corners of everyday lives. Read More Read Less