Jillian Schedneck writes memoir, speculative and literary fiction that takes readers to new worlds and familiar dimensions.

She is the author of the memoir Abu Dhabi Days, Dubai Nights (Pan Macmillan) and the writing craft book Write Your Travel Memoir: A Step-by-Step Guide. Jillian has published many personal essays and short stories in American and Australian literary journals.

Jillian works as a Learning Adviser at the Australian National University in Canberra, where she lives with her partner and two daughters.