Eva Collins is a Polish born Melbourne writer and photographer. She holds a Diploma in Professional Writing, Bachelor of Arts degrees in Philosophy/Psychology, and separately in Fine Art Photography and a Master’s degree in Contemporary Art. Her verse memoir, Ask No Questions, (Puncher & Wattmann) was shortlisted for the 2023 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards, CBCA Book of the Year Awards and Mary Gilmore Award. Eva’s interview is on ABC Radio National’s Conversations. Her poems have appeared in The Best Australian Poems, Quadrant, Southerly, Westerly, Cordite Review and the Newcastle Poetry Prize Anthology. Some of Eva’s photographs are in the National Portrait Gallery, State Library of Victoria and Council offices and her films have won awards in international film festivals. Eva was shortlisted for the Newcastle Poetry Prize 2026 and her second book will be coming out early next year.
Eva Collins
