Glenda Adams

Who was Glenda Adams?

Glenda Emilie Adams was an Australian novelist and short story writer, probably best known as the winner of the 1987 Miles Franklin Award for Dancing on Coral. She was also a teacher of creative writing, and helped develop writing programs.

Adams' work is found in her own books and short story collections, in numerous short story anthologies, and in journals and magazines. Essays, stories and articles by her have been published in: Meanjin, The New York Times Book Review, Island, Panorama, Quadrant, Southerly, Westerly, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Good Weekend, Vogue Australia, The Observer and The Village Voice.