Lynne Kelly is a science writer and works as an adjunct research fellow in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at La Trobe University in Melbourne. She researches the extraordinary memory methods of Indigenous and early literate cultures, and applies them in daily life. This research has led to a new theory for the purpose of ancient monuments across the world. Her books include The Memory Code (2016), Memory Craft (2019), Songlines (2020) and The Knowledge Gene (2024). She lives in Castlemaine, Australia.