Alaina Dean

Writer & Reader

If you’re keen to get in touch about writing or creative opportunities, please email alainadeanwrites@gmail.com

Writing

Awards + Publications

  • Shortlisted | Peter Carey Short Story Awards | 2026
  • 2nd Prize | Write or Die Fiction Competition | 2025
  • Published “Growing Up” ~ Galah: Stories of Life Outside the City ~ 2024
  • Longlisted | Furphy Literary Prize | 2023
  • Shortlisted | Albury City Short Story Award | 2023
  • Highly commended | Rachel Funari Prize for Fiction | 2023
  • 1st Prize | Questions Writing Prize | 2023
  • Published “it is all before us” ~ Growing Up in Country Australia ~ 2022
  • Shortlisted | Olga Masters Short Story Award | 2021
  • Shortlisted for | Rachel Funari Prize for Fiction | 2021
  • Runner up | Better Read Writing Competition | 2021
  • 1st Prize | Grace Marion Wilson Emerging Writers Competition | 2020