Claudine Tinellis
Claudine Tinellis is a Sydney-based author, podcaster and presenter/moderator. A former corporate lawyer, Claudine ventured into the world of publishing in 2014 as the editor of Coastal Chef: Culinary Art of Seaweed & Algae in the 21st Century. In the years since, Claudine has dedicated herself to writing fiction and finding ways to support the world of Australian literature.
In 2018, Claudine established popular podcast Talking Aussie Books. With more than 300 interviews to date conducted through her podcast and other literary events (book launches, literary luncheons and library talks), Claudine has become a much respected and in-demand interviewer and facilitator.
Claudine became an executive founding member of the Northern Beaches Readers Festival in 2019 and continued her work with that organisation until 2025 – helping to deliver two highly successful and acclaimed commercial fiction festivals.
In 2023, Claudine was appointed the Fiction Category Judge for the prestigious Woollahra Digital Literary Award. Serving two consecutive terms, Claudine has now become the official Ambassador for the DLA. For more information about this award, visit: woollahra.nsw.gov.au/Library/Digital-literary-award
Recently, Claudine was appointed an Associate Judge for the popular Newcastle Short Story Award. For details see: https://hunterwriterscentre.org/2025-newcastle-short-story-award/
When Claudine isn’t writing, reading or podcasting she enjoys spending time with her husband, three adult children and puppies, hiking, drinking whisky, hosting book launches, visiting libraries and hanging out at literary festivals (though not necessarily in that order!).