Anthologia II: A Collection of Stories by Women

Anthologia II celebrates truth, courage, and connection.

An expansive collection from a stellar line-up of twenty-two women, written with verve and clear insight. Powerful, tender, and intimate, Anthologia II is engaging and emotionally resonant – a celebration of womanhood in all its complexity.

I’m honoured to be featured as one of the contributing authors with Chapter 3: The Stories We Tell – a deeply personal reflection on creativity, identity, and the stories that shape who we become. Through snapshots from childhood to motherhood, I explore how our early narratives about worthiness and “doing it right” can dim our light, and how reclaiming creative expression can bring us home to our true selves.

Each essay in this collection offers a glimpse into the courage it takes to speak truthfully about our experiences, to illuminate what has long been unspoken, and to remind us that none of us walk alone.

An expansive collection from a stellar line-up of twenty-two women, written with verve and clear insight. Powerful, tender, and intimate, Anthologia II is engaging and emotionally resonant – a celebration of womanhood in all its complexity.

Curated by Natasha Gilmour and Daniella Libri Elias

Daniella Libri Elias, Rose Mascaro, Benita Bensch, Courtney Zerafa, Kellie Hannah, S. Jo-Anne, Joanne Willmott, Jacqueline Gaul, Zoe Perry, Elizabeth Hammang, Kristina Garla, S. A. Sisika, Jacqui Doyle, Donna Walsh, Stacey Howes, Claudia Callisto, Natarsha Wilson, Christie-Lee Didovich, Emma Rigney, Natalie Simes, Ashlee Candy Sam, Sarah Ross

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I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which I live, work, and create – the Yorta Yorta people. I pay my respects to Elders past and present, and honour the deep wisdom, stories, and ongoing connection to Country.