Michelle has taught literature and creative writing at Macquarie University since 2008. She's had articles and writing published in both international (Parallax & Antipodes) and Australian journals (Southerly, Meanjin, Cordite and Island). She has worked as editor at the literary journals, Southerly and Mascara. Her area of expertise is Algerian politics and history and she travels regularly to Algeria. She also co-hosts the English Department's podcast, From the Lighthouse:https://www.fromthelighthouse.org/