Win one of 5 x New Skin books by Miranda Nation valued at $32.99 each.
A powerful debut about first love and second chances from a stunning new voice in Australian fiction
Years later, when Alex and Leah are drawn together once more, will they make the right choice?
New Skin evokes a coming of age in the 1990s and charts the course of first love and its power to shape who we become. Spare and compelling, this powerful debut introduces a dazzling new voice in Australian fiction.
New Skin
by Miranda Nation
Allen & Unwin
RRP: $32.99
Miranda Nation is an award-winning writer and director. Originally working as an actor, Miranda trained at Jacques Lecoq in Paris (2003–05), before shifting her focus to writing and directing, completing a Graduate Diploma in Directing at the Australian Film, Television and Radio School (2010).
Miranda's original six-part series as creator/writer/EP, Playing Gracie Darling, will premiere on Paramount+ in 2025.
Miranda's critically acclaimed debut feature as writer/director, Undertow, premiered at Melbourne International Film Festival and was released in cinemas in early 2020. Her short film, Perception, won the Dendy Award for Best Short Film at the 2014 Sydney Film Festival.
Miranda has a slate of feature and long-form projects in development with leading production houses.
