Chandani Lokuge is a Sri Lankan-born novelist, literary editor, and academic whose work bridges cultures and explores themes of migration, identity, and belonging. Now based in Australia, she has authored several books and short stories, including acclaimed novels like Softly, as I leave you, If the Moon Smiled and Turtle Nest, as well as scholarly works. A former Commonwealth Scholar, Lokuge has held prestigious academic positions at Monash University and Australian National University. Her evocative storytelling and dedication to fostering postcolonial literature make her a significant voice in contemporary writing.
