Himali McInnes is a family doctor who works in a busy Auckland practice and in the prison system. She enjoys writing short stories, essays, articles, flash fiction and mediocre poetry. She has been published locally and internationally, and has either won or been short-listed in several writing competitions. She is an NZSA Mentorship recipient for 2020. Himali is also a maker of messes - through gardening, beekeeping, cooking and chicken farming. She is the 2020 Verb Wellington Writer in Residence with Katherine Mansfield House & Garden and Park Hotel.

Verb Festival 2020 appearances:
8.30pm, Nov 7: Fear Factor: Come Into My Snake Box (LitCrawl)