Wendy Richardson | |
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Born | 1933 (age 90–91) Singleton, New South Wales, Australia |
Alma mater | University of Wollongong |
Notable works | Windy Gully |
Wendy Richardson, OAM (born 1933) is one of Australia's most popular playwrights, best known as the author of Windy Gully. Richardson lives in Mount Kembla near Wollongong, New South Wales. She is very active in the local community, working with disabled and disadvantaged youth, assisting those in need, teaching Sunday School and participating in historical and literary events.
Richardson describes herself:
"I'm a teller of tales. I weave them out of what I hear and observe – some of them are true. I write about ordinary people who never consider themselves courageous or outstanding and who have led such extraordinary lives."[1][2]