Lainie Anderson

Lainie Anderson is the author of The Death of Dora Black and Long Flight Home. Her 35-year career in journalism and public relations includes 17 years as a columnist with Sunday Mail, as well as stints at the Herald Sun, London's The Times and the South Australian Tourism Commission. After being awarded a Churchill Fellowship, Lainie published her debut novel Long Flight Home in 2019. In 2024, Lainie completed a PhD with the University of South Australia, researching the life of Kate Cocks, the inspiration behind The Death of Dora Black.