About the Author

Pete Mitchell lives, as a guest of the Wadjuck Noongar people, in Boorloo (Perth). After publishing one non-fiction work and more than 50 scientific papers Darwin's Wake is his first work of fiction. With a background in science and tertiary qualifications in chemistry and business, his previous studies have provided him with a unique perspective on the environment in which he finds himself. Previous jobs have included roles in customer service, chicken farming, and door-to-door sales from which he has drawn experiences and inspiration for the unique character descriptions within his works. A love of travel, a keen sense of social justice and an eye for the intricacies of human behaviour are demonstrated in his works. Pete is a member of Writers Victoria and is expecting to have his first short story published in Azuria in mid-2023.When he is not writing Pete enjoys getting out in the beautiful Australian bush, travelling and reading (as all writers should).