KIM ULRICK

“What I love about writing is the unexpected. When my characters and story come alive on the page and surprise me.”

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“When the bodies of teenage football stars Benny and Jordy Thompson are discovered at the bottom of the local gorge, everyone is shocked.

Everyone, except 18-year-old Laura Murray. Laura has the gift of second sight, it’s a gift she’s never wanted and struggles to accept. Laura is drawn to the gorge, ignoring the warnings of her best friend Joanna and her family to stay away”.

"In her debut novel, Bad Country, Kim Ulrick intertwines the chilling suspense of a serial killer on the loose with the haunting eeriness of the Australian bush. Set against the rugged beauty and inherent darkness of natural gorges, this YA Australian gothic will captivate readers. Wallaby Rock isn’t just a setting - it’s a character in its own right, a silent witness to the secrets that lurk in its shadows and in its past."

Kate McCaffrey - author of YOUNG ADULT Australian fiction

Short Story

SHAME THE STARS

“Your short story was wonderful, a privilege to read. The beginning inspired the reader to read on. Your plot was very believable and reflective of times past. I particularly liked your use of language."

Banjo Paterson Writing Awards Judge

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