Nigel Featherstone is a writer for the page, stage and music. His most recent work is The Story of the Oars, a play with music (by Jay Cameron) which had its world premiere on 19 September 2025 at The Street Theatre in Canberra. He is the founder of Hell Herons, a spokenword and music collective (featuring Melinda Smith, Stuart Barnes, and CJ Bowerbird) that released its debut album The Wreck Event in 2024. Nigel’s novels include Bodies of Men, which was longlisted for the ARA Historical Prize, shortlisted in the Queensland Literary Awards, and shortlisted for the ACT Book of the Year, and My Heart is a Little Wild Thing. He lives with Gundangara Country, Ngunnawal Country, and Ngambri Country. More at https://www.nigelfeatherstone.com.au/ 

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