Marlish Glorie was born in Western Australian and has juggled a number of occupations throughout her life. She has worked as a nurse, environmentalist, art dealer and all round handy woman. Since the publication of The Bookshop on Jacaranda Street she has had a second novel published – Sea Dog Hotel. Marlish Glorie is married to Western Australian artist Lindsay Pow. They have two children and live in Palmyra.
