Alison Croggon is a contemporary Australian poet, playwright, fantasy novelist, and librettist, celebrated for her multifaceted contributions to the literary world. She first rose to prominence with her acclaimed fantasy series The Books of Pellinor, which captivated readers worldwide. Croggon's narrative prowess extends beyond fantasy into science fiction with Fleshers, the first book of a new SF series co-authored with her husband, Daniel Keene, a renowned playwright.

Her work in the fantasy genre has garnered critical acclaim, with The Bone Queen, a prequel to The Books of Pellinor, being a finalist for the 2016 Aurealis Awards Best Young Adult Book. Other notable works include Black Spring, shortlisted for the Young People's Writing Award at the 2014 NSW Premier's Literary Awards, and The River and the Book, which won the Wilderness Society's Environmental Writing for Children prize.

Beyond her novels, Croggon is a prize-winning poet and theatre critic, whose insights into the arts have been greatly valued. Her oeuvre also includes seven collections of poetry, demonstrating her versatility and depth as a writer.