Hilary Bell (writer)
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Best fantasy short story
1996 Mirror, Mirror
Hilary Bell | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 July 1966 |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Notable awards | Aurealis Award Best fantasy short story 1996 Mirror, Mirror |
| Spouse | Phillip Johnston |
| Relatives | Lucy Bell (sister) |
| Website | |
| www | |
Hilary Bell (born 19 July 1966) is an Australian writer of stage, fiction, radio, screen, and theatre.
Hilary Bell was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, UK, on 19 July 1966, the daughter of John Bell (founder of the Bell Shakespeare company) and Anna Volska.[1] She grew up in Sydney and attended high school with fellow Sydney writer Justine Ettler.[2]
She is a graduate of the National Institute of Dramatic Art, the Australian Film, Television and Radio School, and the Juilliard Playwrights' Studio in New York City.[3][4]
Career
Recognition and awards
In 1996, she joint won the 1996 Aurealis Award for best young-adult novel with her novel, Mirror, Mirror which is an adaptation of the 1995 television show which Bell was a writer for.[5]
She has also won awards for her work as a playwright; the Philip Parsons Young Playwrights Award, the Jill Blewett's Playwright's Award, the Bug'n'Bub Award, the Eric Kocher Playwrights' Award, the 2007 Inscription Award, and an AWGIE award.[2]
Personal life
Hilary Bell's sister is Lucy Bell. Hilary is married to Phillip Johnston.[1]
