Helen Asher (also known as Helen Ulrich, 1927 – 19 October 2001) was an Australian novelist and short story writer.
Helen Asher | |
|---|---|
| Born | Waltraud Helene Rosalie Ulrich 1927 Germany |
| Died | 19 October 2001[1] Australia |
| Occupation | Novelist and short story writer |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Notable works | Tilly's Fortunes |
Biography
editBorn Waltraud Helene Rosalie Ulrich, Asher migrated to Australia from Germany as a post-World War II refugee.[2] Asher and her husband Mervyn were active in the Australian literary scene.[3]
Asher published Tilly's Fortunes through Penguin in 1986.[4] She also wrote under the name Helen Ulrich, and her short stories were featured in numerous anthologies.[5]
Asher bequeathed money to the Australia Council for the establishment of a biennial prize to be awarded to “a female author whose work carries an anti-war theme”. The $12,000 Asher Award was administered by the Australian Society of Authors from 2005 to 2017.[6]
Bibliography
editNovels
- Tilly's Fortunes (Penguin Books, 1986)[7][8]
References
edit- ^ "Cemetery record". centennialpark.discovereverafter.com. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
- ^ "Asher Award 2017 shortlist announced | Queensland Writers Centre". Archived from the original on 17 May 2019. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
- ^ "The Asher Literary Award - Australian Society of Authors (ASA)". www.asauthors.org. Archived from the original on 17 May 2019. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
- ^ "Deakin University / All Locations". library2.deakin.edu.au. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
- ^ "The Asher Literary Award - Australian Society of Authors (ASA)". www.asauthors.org. Archived from the original on 17 May 2019. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
- ^ "The Asher Literary Award - Australian Society of Authors (ASA)". www.asauthors.org. Archived from the original on 17 May 2019. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
- ^ "Deakin University / All Locations". library2.deakin.edu.au. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
- ^ Asher, Helen (1986). Tilly's fortunes. Ringwood, Vic., Australia ; New York, N.Y., U.S.A. : Penguin Books. ISBN 9780140084412.
External links
edit- List of Asher Award winners Archived 17 May 2019 at the Wayback Machine
- Trove record for Tilly's Fortunes