Kim Wilkins


Kim Wilkins is an Australian writer of popular fiction based in Brisbane, Queensland. She is the author of more than twenty-five mass-market novels, including her debut horror novel, The Infernal, which won Aurealis Awards for both horror and fantasy. She has been published in twenty languages. She also writes general women's fiction as Kimberley Freeman.
Kim Wilkins was educated at the University of Queensland. She has a first class honours degree in literature, an MA and a PhD. She was awarded the University Medal for academic achievement in 1998 and is currently Professor of Writing there.

Early life

Wilkins was born in London and grew up in Redcliffe, Queensland.

Adult fiction

The Infernal Grimoire The Resurrectionists Angel of Ruin The Autumn Castle Giants of the Frost Rosa and the Veil of Gold Duet, as Kimberley FreemanGold Dust, as Kimberley FreemanWildflower Hill, as Kimberley FreemanLighthouse Bay, as Kimberley FreemanEmber Island, as Kimberley FreemanThe Year of Ancient Ghosts Evergreen Falls, as Kimberley FreemanDaughters of the Storm Sisters of the Fire Odin's Girl Stars Across the Ocean, as Kimberley FreemanThe Silver Well, with Kate Forsyth
  • ''Queens of the Sea''

Young-adult fiction

Bloodlace Fireheart Moonstorm Witchsong Nightshade
  • ''The Pearl Hunters''

Children's fiction

Space Boogers Ghost Ship Tide Stealers Sorcerer of the Waves
  • ''The Star Queen''

Short fiction

The House at Candle Grove Vanity's Bewitchment in Difficult LoveThe Death of Pamela Dreamless The Forest Crown of Rowan
  • ''In Horned Wood''