5 writers 5 minutes by Lian Tanner, Tristan Bancks, Sarah Armstrong, Deb Abela & Zanni Louise

Mary Anastasiou has been telling stories her whole life. From the outlandish and silly tales she told as a child growing up in Melbourne, Australia, to the response–driven marketing campaigns she delivers in her career as a freelance book designer for Larrikin House.

If Vikki seems distracted, it's probably because she's thinking about a new story. She writes most nights and is constantly updating the notes app on her phone to keep track of new ideas.