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Rosetta Allan

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Rosetta Allan is a multi-talented writer with a passion for poetry that began in her formative years. Rosetta honed her skills and achieved recognition through prestigious awards such as the Kathleen Grattan Poetry and the Metonymy Poetry Awards.
In 2017, Rosetta solidified her commitment to her craft by earning a Master of Creative Writing with First-Class Honours First Division from the University of Auckland. Her talent and dedication were duly acknowledged with the coveted Wallace Trust Scholarship.
Beyond her writing, Rosetta has embraced her role as a mentor, teacher, and manuscript assessor, sharing her knowledge and guiding aspiring writers on their creative journeys. As an essayist, she fearlessly explores intricate subjects, delving
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New essay published in Griffith Review

Griffith Review #48
Enduring Legacies
Essay by Rosetta Allan - 'Dear Mother - Songs of the Kamikaze'
Released April 15, 2015.
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