Already a Future Women? Sign in Books Why You Should Know Stella Miles Franklin’s Name As The Stella Prize longlist is announced, meet the woman behind two of Australia’s premier literature prizes. One named after her real name, the other after her male pseudonym - her only avenue to get published in the times. By Astrid Edwards Published 31 January, 2026 Books Why You Should Know Stella Miles Franklin’s Name As The Stella Prize longlist is announced, meet the woman behind two of Australia’s premier literature prizes. One named after her real name, the other after her male pseudonym - her only avenue to get published in the times. By Astrid Edwards Published 31 January, 2026 Previous article Self-Care Isn’t A Selfish Pursuit. It Is A Matter Of Self-Respect Next article Making The Case: In Defence Of The F-Word The Miles Franklin Literary Prize is one of Australia’s most prestigious literary prizes. It has been around since 1957 and over the years the award became something of a boy’s club, despite being named after a woman, Stella Maria Sarah ‘Miles’ Franklin.Yes, you read that correctly. Two of Australia’s premier literature prizes, the Miles Franklin Literary Prize and the Stella Prize, are both named after the same woman. Join the club Already a member? Sign in Making books great again Best Of Future Women Culture Emojis and AI: Tech abuse is evolving, but banks are too By Sally Spicer Culture The DV fact that shocked one of Australia’s most respected researchers By Sally Spicer Culture Ten years ago, I escaped abuse. It’s taught me one clear lesson. By Geraldine Bilston Culture Witness, survivor, thriver: The woman driving a DV revolution By Sally Spicer Culture Rachael escaped abuse. Then she bought a pair of designer jeans. By Sally Spicer Culture “Our people have always been evolving” By Melanie Dimmitt Culture 30% of women go into prison homeless. 50% are homeless when they leave. By Sally Spicer Career Giaan Rooney didn’t stay in her lane By Melanie Dimmitt Your inbox just got smarter If you’re not a member, sign up to our newsletter to get the best of Future Women in your inbox.
