Control Room: Inga Simpson

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Inga Simpson began her career as a professional writer for government before gaining a PhD in creative writing and a second PhD in English literature. In 2011, she took part in the Queensland Writer’s Centre Manuscript Development Program and as a result, Hachette published her first novel, the acclaimed Mr Wigg, in 2013, followed by Nest in 2014, and Where The Trees Were in 2016. Her memoir, Understory, will publish in 2017.