Margo Lanagan is an author of short stories and young adult fiction.Lanagan has written under several pen names. In 1991, her book "The Cappuccino Kid" was published under the name "Melanie Carter," her book "Star of the Show" was published under the name "Belinda Hayes," and her book "WildGame" was published under her own name.Lanagan has won or received nominations for awards including the Aurealis, the World Fantasy Award, and a number of Australian Premier Literary Awards.