Angel Hellyer

Angel is a queer writer and communication professional.

An avid reader as a young person, Angel loved losing themselves in fantasy novels and roleplaying games. But they didn’t consider themselves creative and, following a rough childhood, prioritised clarity in life, so they studied maths and computing.

As Angel grew into their authentic self, they developed a love for the greys between the blacks and whites. They moved into a communication career and built belief in their imagination.

After a vivid dream that they thought would make a great book chapter, Angel wrote their first novel, ‘The Design of Resistance’, and eventually self-published it.

Over time, they became far more progressive than they would ever have expected from their rural Queensland upbringing, working both personally and professionally to advance social justice, equity and equality. This inspired their second novel, ‘Just Human’.

Angel lives in Canberra with a chatty and fluffy cat.