Michelle Wright is an award-winning writer who brings to life a remarkable range of characters, winning many awards, including The Age short story competition. Her collection of short stories, Fine, was shortlisted for the Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for an Unpublished Manuscript and published in 2016. Michelle's debut novel, Small Acts of Defiance, is the fruit of her deep love for Paris - her home for 12 years - as well as her decades of passion for French language, culture and history.