‘William Fox reminds us that, behind the poetry, poets are human and are built from place. For years, Fox has crafted his voice to arrive at this magnificent debut: biding time, honing cadence, refining his ability to lure us to a bluestone precipice where, a few poems in, we become trapped in the hyper-realism of the author’s environments. The poetry is vulpine with calculation and footfall, attack and strategy and reflects the soundscape of a rural space. Don't even bother with a picnic … follow Fox into the bush and the hamlets found there. If you come back, read the collection again.’

—Kent MacCarter

William Fox lives in Melbourne. His work has appeared in most major Australian literary journals. He holds a PhD in Australian Literary Studies from Melbourne University and works in law.