Arts Canvass Interview

Jessica Southern-Reid was all set to apply for a UK residency when Covid-19 scuttled all her plans. But in true creative style she managed to turn adversity into a raging success by penning a crime short story ‘Death in the Skies’ about the little known exploits of women fighter pilots in World War 2 . She is the 23rd Scarlet Stiletto award winner.

In addition to the fetching shoe, recipients also receive a small cash prize and it is Australia’s only crime fiction awards solely for female writers.

Broadcast on Arts Canvass Byron Bay FM 99.9 December 3 ,2020