Nardi Simpson is a Yuwaalaraay writer, musician, composer and educator from North West NSW freshwater plains. A founding member of Indigenous folk duo Stiff Gins, Nardi has been performing nationally and internationally for over twenty years. Her award-winning debut novel, Song of the Crocodile, was a 2018 winner of a black&write! writing fellowship.  

While working on her second novel, Nardi continues to perform with Stiff Gins, works with student ensembles and directs cross cultural choir Barayagal at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. She is also currently undertaking a PhD with the ANU School of Music.