Stella Peg Carruthers

WRITER

An emerging writer from Aotearoa New Zealand I have published poetry, short fiction and creative non-fiction both in my home country and internationally. I have placed in a number of short story and poetry competitions, and I am currently working on my debut novel.

As a poet, my love of lyrical language places my writing in the context of wider artistic practice. I draw on my art history degree in the way I like to try to paint pictures with words. My fiction often explores mental health contexts, and I use my own lived experience in these stories. I also celebrate the small gratitudes of the domestic daily.

This idea of writing for a more sustainable world is an area I am is increasingly focusing my attention on. Whether it be through protest poems, copy writing for NGO’s or social media posts to promote social justice issues, I live my belief that words can change the world.