About Nicole
Nicole Plüss is an Australian playwright and novelist, based in London. She has degrees in arts, law and a creative arts PhD. Nicole has undertaken two life-changing literature residencies to Bhutan, supported by the Australia Council. In 2015, Nicole co-founded the Bhutan Girls’ Project, with the goal to introduce Days for Girls to Bhutan to improve educational outcomes for girls. Nicole received the 2022 Gusi International Peace Prize for literature through her work in Bhutan.
Biography
ACADEMICS
Doctor of Philosophy,
Macquarie University, 2011.
Bachelor of Arts Law,
University of Sydney, 1985.
Bachelor of Communications (Theatre/Media), Charles Sturt University, Bathurst,
Part Degree 1986-89.
AWARDS
Gusi International Peace Prize, 2022.
Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature, Carclew Fellowship, 2010.
Wilderness Society, Environment Award for Literature, 2006.
LITERATURE RESIDENCIES
Australia Council, Bhutan, 2011.
Asialink, Melbourne University, Bhutan, 2005.
Varuna Fellowships 1995 & 1997.
MENTORSHIPS
ArtsSA Literature Board,
2008-2010.
Varuna Longlines Program,
2007-2008.
NOVELS: YOUNG ADULT & KIDS
SCOUT, Penguin, 2010.
HOPE BAY, Penguin, 2005.
BEACH BABY, Penguin, 1997.
KINDRED, Harper Collins, 1995.
BLACK BELT, Harper Collins, 1994.
THEATRE
RIPE, 2017, Playwright.
DADDY ALGORITHM, 2023, Playwright.
MASSAGE THERAPY, 2023, Playwright.
THE WRONG SISTER, 2025, Playwright.
FILMS: SHORTS
GALLOP APACE, 2001,
Writer & Director.
THE KISSING GAME, 1999,
Writer & Director.
COMMENDATIONS
NSW Premier’s History Awards, 2011.
Children’s Book Council of Australia, Book of the Year, Notable Book 2011, 2006, 1998, 1996 & 1995.
NSW State Literary Awards: Ethel Turner Prize, 2006.
KOALA Awards, 1995.
Children’s Peace Literature Award, 1995.
Family Therapy Award, 1995.
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