Amber Gwynne

Dr. Amber Gwynne is a Lecturer at the School of Communication and Arts, University of Queensland, specializing in Writing, Editing, and Publishing. She holds a PhD in Reader-Response Theory, focusing on self-help books and depression, which received the Dean's Award for Outstanding HDR Theses. Amber combines academic work with roles as Communications Adviser for Queensland Department of Education and Production Manager for the Journal of Australian Studies.

• Bachelor of Arts, University of Queensland
• Masters (Coursework), University of Queensland
• Doctor of Philosophy, University of Queensland

Her research bridges publishing ecosystems, popular psychology, and illness narratives. Recent work explores self-help literature's role in mental health, book reviewing ethics, and digital publishing's evolution. Her 2024-2023 articles address topics like therapeutic reading, SEO's impact on food blogs, and gendered social media activism.

Amber has received the Dean's Award for Outstanding HDR Theses. She contributes to mainstream media through pieces in The Conversation, Griffith Review, and Kill Your Darlings, covering literary criticism, mental health discourse, and digital culture.

She supervises research on editorial roles in Australian YA fiction and serves as Associate Advisor. Amber is also involved with the Digital Futures Lab at the School of Communication and Arts, examining emerging trends in publishing and media.