Cameron Stewart lives and works on Gadigal land in Sydney, Australia. He grew up on farm near Mullumbimby, by way of Alice Springs, Canberra and Cairns. Diversity of place informs much of his writing as does an interest in flawed characters trying to do their best. Cameron holds an MA (Creative Writing) from the University of Technology, Sydney and a BA (Performing Arts) from the University of Western Sydney. His debut novel, Why Do Horses Run? (Allen & Unwin), was released on April 30 2024.