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Emily Paull is a Western Australian librarian, author and book reviewer. Having formerly worked in bookselling, Emily is an avid reader and a big supporter of the WA writing community who regularly moderates author interviews around Perth.
She is the author of the historical novel, The Distance Between Dreams (Fremantle Press, 2025) and the short story collection, Well-Behaved Women (Margaret River Press, 2019).
The Distance Between Dreams was shortlisted for the 2023 Fogarty Literary Award under the working title 'The Dreamers.' Emily was also highly commended for the 2021 Fogarty Literary Award for her manuscript, 'The Good Daughter.
When she's not writing, Emily can often be found with her nose in a book.
What readers have said about The Distance Between Dreams
'Emily Paull is a talented storyteller who makes 1940s Fremantle come alive in her sparkling debut novel.' - Natasha Lester
'This gem of a novel is a heart-storming and uplifting tale of two very real and unforgettable characters. An ode to Western Australia's war effort, this book has been lovingly researched and authentically told by a passionate writer.' - Sasha Wasley
'...The Distance Between Dreams enchants from beginning to end.' - Louise Allan
'Immersive and beguiling, The Distance Between Dreams asserts the power of endurance and love in a historical drama of epic yet intimate proportions.' - Josephine Taylor
'Paull's insightful storytelling and deep empathy for her characters make this a must read for fans of Natasha Lester and Victoria Purman or historical fiction that blends emotional depth with rich period detail.' - Emma Pei Yin for Books + Publishing
What readers have said about Well-Behaved Women
'These stories are terrific- tough and moving and gentle and wise.' - Robert Drewe
'These fabulous stories will make you smile and cry but most of all, will make you angry- on behalf of these quietly suffering and "well-behaved" women we all know so well.' - Melanie Cheng