Penny Flanagan is a writer and musician.
She is the author of three novels.
- Changing the Sky – Hodder Headline, 1993 – (‘Older readers’ children’s fiction)
- Sing to Me – Penguin, 1998 – (adult fiction)
- Surviving Hal – Puncher & Wattmann, 2019 (adult fiction)
Praise for Surviving Hal:
“A gripping and entertaining novel about marriage, a toxic in-law and a spectacularly dysfunctional destination wedding from hell.”
Richard Glover, ABC 702
“A substantial comedy of manners.”
Kerryn Goldsworthy, The Sydney Morning Herald
Surviving Hal is available to order here
Penny is a regular contributor to The Sydney Morning Herald and various other websites including, News.com.au, kidspot.com.au, babyology and Choice.com.au.
As a musician, Penny was originally one half of critically acclaimed folk-pop duo, Club Hoy and then a solo performer. Her music from both iterations was widely broadcast on the Triple J network.
She currently tours with her sister, comedian Kitty Flanagan, providing original music for Kitty’s popular stand-up shows.
You can view her full press folio here: Penny Flanagan’s press folio
Penny spoke to Sarah Macdonald about ‘Surviving Hal’ on ABC Nightlife, 7/6/19.
