Leading female writers eye Western Australia's top book prize

By Candice Barnes
Updated September 29 2014 - 10:08am, first published 3:28pm
Local authors Dawn Barker, Yvette Walker and Sally-Ann Jones are in the running for WA's top book prize. Photo: Candice Barnes
Local authors Dawn Barker, Yvette Walker and Sally-Ann Jones are in the running for WA's top book prize. Photo: Candice Barnes
Local authors Dawn Barker, Yvette Walker and Sally-Ann Jones are in the running for WA's top book prize. Photo: Candice Barnes
Local authors Dawn Barker, Yvette Walker and Sally-Ann Jones are in the running for WA's top book prize. Photo: Candice Barnes
Local authors Dawn Barker, Yvette Walker and Sally-Ann Jones are in the running for WA's top book prize. Photo: Candice Barnes
Local authors Dawn Barker, Yvette Walker and Sally-Ann Jones are in the running for WA's top book prize. Photo: Candice Barnes
Local authors Dawn Barker, Yvette Walker and Sally-Ann Jones are in the running for WA's top book prize. Photo: Candice Barnes
Local authors Dawn Barker, Yvette Walker and Sally-Ann Jones are in the running for WA's top book prize. Photo: Candice Barnes

Forget the image of the tormented, reclusive author – some of Western Australia's best writers are vibrant, interesting women.