Romy Ash Romy Ash is a writer of fiction and non-fiction. Her first novel Floundering was shortlisted for the Miles Franklin, among other awards. She is a teacher of creative writing at The University of Melbourne, and a PhD candidate at RMIT. All essays by Romy Ash The Collective Essay: Romy AshRose Michaelon talking writing A Third Space: Giving voice to works in progress Romy Ash and Rose Michael recount the birth of NovelLab in the midst of finding different ways to talk writing. Jul. 2023 • • The Collective