Penny Smits is a writer, communications consultant, and ghostwriter based in Melbourne. Professionally, Penny supports clients in the travel and hospitality sectors through strategy, writing, and publicity services.
Penny has a diverse range of creative writing interests. Her areas of practice include poetry, short stories, memoir, and digital storytelling across a wide range of genres. Penny’s work has been featured in various mediums including print, online, and radio.
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Penny Smits
HIBERNAL: under the moon
What better way to celebrate the winter solstice than listening to powerful tales around a fire? Rug up to commune beneath the moon on the longest night of the year for a night of aural storytelling.
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