‘Fiona Robertson deftly delivers the complexity of contemporary life in exactly the kind of clear-eyed uncomplicated prose that I most want to read.’
Nick Earls
If You’re Happy
is an insightful collection of stories about how we pursue happiness in a turbulent world by the winner of the 2020 QLA Glendower Award.
‘A tender and insightful collection. The beautiful stories in If You’re Happy will move and transport you.’
Mirandi Riwoe
‘Mapping a terrain of loneliness, compromise, ageing and tension, these short sharp pieces set across wide-ranging locales create pockets of surprise and solace in unexpected places.’
Cate Kennedy
‘Robertson easily takes her place among these literary heavy hitters ... [If You're Happy] showcases the dexterity of its writer within a form that can contain as many genres and styles as any literary canon.’
The AU Review
Cass Moriarty
‘An expansive, wide-ranging and yet intimate selection of diverse stories. Robertson’s prose is beautiful, with evocative description, authentic dialogue and many ethical and moral questions. A brilliant collection.’
About Fiona
Fiona Robertson is the author of the award-winning short story collection If You’re Happy. Her short fiction has been published in literary magazines and anthologies in Australia and the UK, and has been shortlisted for international competitions.
Short Stories & Other Writing
Fiona’s short fiction has been published in literary magazines and anthologies in Australia and the UK, and has been shortlisted for international competitions.
