Charlotte McConaghy
Australian writer
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Charlotte McConaghy is an Australian novelist and screenwriter. She is the author of Migrations (2020),[1][2] Once There Were Wolves (2021),[3] and Wild Dark Shore (2025).[4] Her novels explore subjects related to the climate.[5][6]
Born1988 (age 37–38)
Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
OccupationNovelist and screenwriter
CitizenshipAustralian
Notable worksWild Dark Shore (2025)
Charlotte McConaghy | |
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| Born | 1988 (age 37–38) Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia |
| Occupation | Novelist and screenwriter |
| Citizenship | Australian |
| Notable works | Wild Dark Shore (2025) |
| Website | |
| charlottemcconaghy | |
McConaghy attended the Australian Film, Television and Radio School, from which she received a master's degree in 2012.[7][8]
Awards and honours
Once There Were Wolves and Wild Dark Shore were New York Times bestselling novels.[9][10]
| Year | Title | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Once There Were Wolves | Davitt Award for Best Adult Crime Novel | Winner | [11] |
| 2026 | Wild Dark Shore | Aspen Words Literary Prize | Finalist | [12] |
| Stella Prize | Longlist | [13] | ||
| Women's Prize for Fiction | Longlist | [14] | ||
| Literary Fiction Book of the Year, Australian Book Industry Awards | Winner | [15] |
Publications
- Migrations. Flatiron Books. 2020. ISBN 978-1-250-20402-8.
- Once There Were Wolves. Flatiron Books. 2021. ISBN 978-1-250-24414-7.
- Wild Dark Shore. Flatiron Books. 2025. ISBN 978-1-250-24414-7.
