Emily Maguire is the author of the novels Taming the Beast (2004), an international bestseller and finalist for the Dylan Thomas Prize and the Kathleen Mitchell Award, The Gospel According to Luke (2006), Smoke in the Room (2009) and Fishing for Tigers (2012).

She enjoys a high profile in Australia as a social commentator, with her articles and essays on sex, religion and culture appearing in a wide variety of publications.

She lives in Sydney with her husband.

Read more about Emily at emilymaguire.com.au.