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Kristina
Olsson

Kristina Olsson is a biographer, journalist and award-winning author. Her second novel, The China Garden, received the 2010 Barbara Jefferis Award for its empowering depiction of women in society. She has worked extensively as a teacher of creative writing and journalism. She lives in Brisbane, Australia.

Kristina Olsson is a biographer, journalist and award-winning author. Her second novel, The China Garden, received the 2010 Barbara Jefferis Award for its empowering depiction of women in society. She has worked extensively as a teacher of creative writing and journalism. She lives in Brisbane, Australia.

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