Rachel Givney has worked for many of Australia’s most beloved and critically acclaimed shows including Offspring, McLeod’s Daughters, All Saints and The Warriors.
Her short films have been official selections at Tropfest, Flickerfest and the Sydney Film Festival.
Her debut novel, Jane in Love, received a starred review from Booklist and was shortlisted for the Virginia Prize. It has been published in 14 countries and translated into ten languages so far. Film rights have been optioned by DiNovi pictures, the producers of Little Women.
Her second novel, Secrets My Father Kept, was released to critical acclaim in 2021.
Rachel’s most recent novel, Don’t Say His Name, was published by Ultimo Press in 2025.
Praise for Don’t Say His Name
“This novel had me on the edge of my seat, compelled and too chilled to the bone to look away. This book will cast a spell over you from the first page to the very last.” Readings, Book of the Month
“A superior command of pace, action, and cinematic detail.” The Age/SMH
Praise for Jane in Love
‘Outstanding… a must-read for all who like lively, smart, and provocative fiction.’ Booklist Magazine (starred review)
‘Just wonderful… artfully written and engaging, a lively effusion of wit and humour.’ Graeme Simsion
‘A genuinely funny read, as well as deeply moving.’ Sunday Times
Praise for Secrets My Father Kept
‘Intimate and character-driven… with a clever twist.’ The Sydney Morning Herald
‘WHAT. A. TWIST.’ Glam Adelaide