What is the difference between jealousy, envy and admiration? Are we more likely to envy those with talent or those with luck? Is everyone jealous and, if not, when does jealousy begin? This session looks at both the experience of jealousy and its practical side, considering ways in which we can process and negate the emotion or transform it into an advantage, using it in our work. 

Robyn Dennison is a writer living in Narrm / Melbourne. Her debut novel, Blind Spot, is out now with Text publishing, and her short fiction has appeared in Australian literary journals, including as a runner-up for the Overland VU Short Story Prize. She is currently completing a PhD at Melbourne University, researching the history of queer girls in Australian YA.

Thabani Tshuma is a multi-award-winning Zimbabwean writer and performance poet. His work can be found in publications such as Dichotomi magazine, Cordite Poetry Review, CUBBY ART, and ABC ArtWorks’ SLAMMED. Thabani is co-curator of Thin Red Lines and his debut collection, The Gospel of Unmade Creation, released in 2023 through Recent Work Press. Writing is the aperture through which he views the world and experiences self in relation to others. 

Dea Jeremic with moderate this event. Dea is the co-founder of Arthouse Selective, where she curates exhibitions showcasing emerging artists. With expertise in event coordination, artist collaboration, and production, Dea is also a film reviewer and script consultant. She is dedicated to promoting creativity across the arts and enhancing storytelling experiences.