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Heather Blakey is a writer and scholar at the University of Western Australia whose work examines the intersections of technology, intimacy, and the environment as explored through video games, literature, and virtual worlds. She has published academic articles and book chapters focusing on themes of intimacy and aesthetics in video games, as well as creative works that have been published both nationally and internationally. In 2023, Heather was awarded the UWA Convocation Matilda Award for Cultural Excellence in Literature and was shortlisted for the Letter Review Prize and Heroines Prize for Women's Writing. Prior to obtaining her PhD, she worked as a publisher in Australia and the UK. Heather is also the co-host of the game studies podcast 'Meaningful Play', available on platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Her teaching encompasses courses such as ENGL1401 Narrative in the Digital Age and COMM1004 Storytelling in Media Industries, where she also serves as the HDR representative on the School of Humanities Board and Research Committee.
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