Pete Mitchell is a Western Australian writer whose fiction blends emotional depth with sharp observation and a darkly comic edge. His debut novel, Darwin's Wake, explores identity, loss, and reinvention, while his short fiction ranges from speculative satire to tender suburban portraits. In 2025, Pete won the Margaret River Readers and Writers Festival Flash Fiction Competition, adding to a growing list of accolades that recognise his versatility and narrative precision. His collection, Read My Shorts features standout stories such as Into the Wolf's Mouth, No Second Chances, and Beware the Golden Hamster, each showcasing his flair for distinctive voice and resonant themes-spanning homelessness, media manipulation, and suburban secrets.