Louise Wrightson is a Wellington writer.

Her work has been published in literary magazines and anthologies, online poetry sites and used in creative writing courses.

Her new book Otari: Poems and Prose is published by Otari Press with the assistance of a grant from Creative New Zealand.

Greg O'Brien named Otari and Tree Space (Maria McMillan) joint winners of the 2014 Green Prize for 'nature' poetry.

Louise has written a book about place that is dedicated, funny and beautifully produced — Dinah Hawken.

On being a fortunate poet — New Zealand Book Council Booknotes Unbound.