Elizabeth Allen was born in 1977. She has had her poetry published in several Australian literary journals and magazines including Hermes, Hobo and Southerly. A chapbook of her poetry, Forgetful Hands (Vagabond Press), was published last year and she is now working towards a longer collection. She also manages a Sydney bookstore and works for Vagabond Press as part of their production and launch team.

Elizabeth Allen reads Before Tomorrow at the 2006 Toilet Doors Project launch